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7 Great Years!

Workout: 1 mile run, 10 lb Slim down Total Body Workout DVD

Seven years ago today I got to marry this hottie:
Woohoooooo!!!!!!!!!!

And to celebrate seven great years we were able to get a few days to ourselves to relax.  After dropping the kids off at grandma and grandpa's house we drove down to Mammoth Cave National Park to camp, hike, and explore. (We were near Bowling Green, KY.)  


If only I could relax like this on a regular basis!

And if only Mattie Boy would cook dinner for me on a regular basis!!  Or, if only I could cook dinner sitting down would suffice in this case.

And if you haven't been to Mammoth Cave before I HIGHLY recommend it.  It is only about 6 hours from central IL, and it is the perfect national park to visit on a hot summer day.  The cave is a chilly 54 degrees, and it felt wonderful!  
The only way to explore the world's largest cave system is through a tour.  We took a 2 hour historic tour and loved it!
I was extremely nervous about entering this part of the cave.  Not because I am fat, but because I am claustrophobic!!!  

Surprisingly, I was completely okay.  Not just through this part, but through the entire tour.  It was amazing to see this awesome creation God made, and it gives you a glimpse of how majestic He is.  Matt and I can't wait for the kids to get a bit older so we can go back as a family.  I'm sooooo happy I get to explore this country with such a great husband!  Happy Anniversary, Matthew!

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