The Daily Hailey

Brady and I have been married for eight years! They have been loaded years. Specifically this last year. I think I can safely say its been our most challenging year yet, but with some solid good thrown in there! There were lots of moves, including the one into our HOME. We had a beautiful baby boy, and lost a beautiful baby boy. We had some pretty solid marital roadblocks, and were sick for MONTHS. But we’ve come out on the other side, and there has been no love lost between us. I am entirely enamoured with my husband, and our vows still stand. Through thick and thin, my love. We’ve got this!

Last night, we had the privilege of going on a date. We got all dolled up and headed out for a 5:00pm supper at Cactus Club. It was SO delicious! I tried to take a picture of our pretty drinks…

and that was the last supper picture I took, as it was clear to me they weren’t going to work out how I had in mind. Also, because it was all far too yummy and I wanted to eat rather than snap pictures. Brady had a steak and I had chicken with mushrooms. And then sides and drinks. And then we split a cheesecake for dessert. It was divine, and we were out at the perfect time. Right at 6:00pm.

I know, it seems like an early date, but we had a concert to get to!! Marianas Trench was in town, and in case you didn’t already know, they put on SUCH a great show! I’ll admit to loving their music, but I feel like anyone would enjoy their show, even if the music wasn’t entirely their thing. They’re very entertaining and engaging and funny. And ultra talented, which helps. And I can now speak from experience and say that being in the front row makes it SO MUCH BETTER!!

Maybe I’m just old, but when we discovered there would actually be seats, I was SO excited!!! Being front row meant we could lean on that metal fence and he super duper close, but it also meant no one was pushing us around from behind, and we could actually be comfortable and pain-free!! Also, sitting down between the four acts!!

First was a local band that I actually can’t remember the name of, which is too bad because they were actually pretty decent!! Then was “Virginia to Vegas” who seemed to only sing super dirty songs, and I didn’t find super catchy. But he had good energy. Shawn Hook was the main opener, and he did awesome 🙂 VERY well received by the crowd, and he just genuinely seemed to be enjoying himself, running around on stage, being a bit of a weirdo. It was really good.

Buuuuut Marianas Trench took the cake, as they always do.

Like I said, we were REALLY CLOSE!

We haven’t been to see them in almost four years. I had to look back. It was mid April, 2014, when they were touring with their last album. And that show was INCREDIBLE! It was so theatrical, and entertaining, and I loved every minute of it. But this one was better! It definitely had less production to it, but they were so engaging and chatty and entertaining and GAH! I loved every minute of it.

The single downfall of this all happening yesterday was that today, our actual anniversary, life was back to normal.

Except, fun surprise, it isn’t!! Brady got to work, and due to him being given the wrong dates on a house, HE’S HOME!! Lol! Not the best way to kick off the day, but I’m not complaining about having my man at home!!

Isn’t he handsome?? 😍

He brought coffee and breakfast home, as well as a gorgeous bouquet of flowers from Grower Direct!

The little boys are in bed, and Laela is relaxed, watching some Netflix. Dekker is at school, and Brady and I are having some lunch together in just a few minutes. Off to my all day home date I go!!

Have a good “Hailey and Brady’s anniversary” day!!!