5 Year Anniversary

Ben and I had our 5 year anniversary on August 18th! Since 5 years is quite the milestone, we took a quick trip to Long Beach, California. It is where we celebrated our 1 year anniversary (because we were in Vegas and the drive wasn't far.) We flew this time because it made more sense (time away from the boys.)

Troy and Liam were with family the whole time and we were so incredibly grateful. We didn't have to worry about them at all. Liam even took a bottle really well. And I remembered a breast pump ;) We stayed at the same Marriott hotel, thanks to reward points. We spoiled ourselves with amazing food (thanks to research and coupons.) We went to the beach both days, rented boogie-boards, watched a surfing competition, went shopping, visited the Newport Temple and LOVED being able to just hop in the car and go. Brayden was SO sweet and let us take his Ipad. It was so helpful and fun to have. I seriously want one.

We forgot to take a lot of pictures (ah!) but here are a few.

This is where we were watching the surfing competition. We forgot to bring jackets, so those lovelies were purchased across the street at a beach sale.

The weather was amazing. It was around 80, which is so much nicer than Utah's 90s right now.

My amazing boogie board skills at work. I am getting ready for that huge wave... ;)

Here is Ben coming in airplane style. Two guys actually asked him how to do it because they thought he was a local. Not surprising. We think it would be so fun to learn to surf. Especially after the guys made it look so easy in the competition! ;)

We highly recommend Long Beach as a getaway. It was everything and more. I loved spending so much time with just Ben. He truly is my best friend. I am so lucky.