Thursday, July 29, 2010

I AM BETTER BECAUSE SHE'S IN MY LIFE


July 30th marks the 5th wedding anniversary for my wife and I. I've officially hacked into her Blog (all too easy as she uses the same password for everything) to write a note to my best friend, my wife...Trisha!

Trisha and I started dating (for the second time) back in 2003. I remember giving her Lonestar tickets to the Lynden Fair for her 22nd Birthday, crossing my fingers that she got the message and would decide to take me. I was so nervous, sweaty, and anxious I barely ate. I wanted to get this date over with and have "the talk". You see, I knew she was the one and at that time I had already decided that I was going to make this girl my bride, but she had no idea. The date was one of the first steps in the right direction, but I couldn't just lay it all out there right away. Most of what I wanted to say before we started dating again I had to write down on paper before I exploded. What landed on the sheet of paper was poetry and every single romantic holiday since, she's kindly requested poems as her little gift. The poem that I wrote about a week before we started dating I titled, "Your Best One". It was a poem about Trisha. So, 5 years later I thought it would be appropriate to open up the dusty old book and share this poem with my Wifey once again...

"YOUR BEST ONE"
by Chad Bennett
August 4th, 2003

She's your best one
How perfect can you create
This picturesque beauty
This perfect mate

I'll do anything to have her
To hold her in my arms
Teach me how to love her
This time there is no harm

I thought I'd lost her
Made a choice to let her go
Now I have a chance again
A chance to let her know

How much I actually need her
How her love could make me fly
I'm a better man beside her
This is why...

I need her in my life
To bring out the best in me
Lord provide me with the wisdom
To be the man I need to be

I'll promise to protect and keep her
I'll do my best to mirror your son
Because the love I want in my life Lord
Is your Best One


I'm so glad that God blessed me with his "best one" for me. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in life. My wife is truly amazing. She brings so much happiness. I often think of my day-to-day and what it is I'm here for and what my responsibilities are in this life. In the process, it's so easy to get caught up in life, work, and the busyness of this world that we so often bring upon ourselves. But as soon as I arrive home from a long day of work I see my wife, my son, my world and the worries and stresses of the day completely disappear.

Babe, on our 5th anniversary I look back at the last 5 years and wouldn't change a thing. I love the best friend that you've always been. I love the gracious, forgiving, accepting, patient, and loving wife that you are to me. Mostly, I love the mother that you have become and the partnering parent that you've been with me. You are the greatest gift that God has given me!

Happy 5th Anniversary! I love you!

Chaddy xoxo

Monday, July 19, 2010

Badminton Party

Bria decided to throw an 80's Badminton Party. Everyone had to wear their tightest and brightest badminton gear and come stretched and ready to show off your skills. In true Carlson format it was an amazing party!

Evelyn was the adorable entertainment!
The Carlson clan! Elle was dancing for Auntie B.
Work it!
Party faces
Jamie and I ended up buying the same skirt for the party...so we did a little photo shoot.
Fierce competition
Newlyweds match


Bria, we love you! Thanks for always including us in the fun.

Sesame street LIVE

I'm sure many kids have been through the "I love Elmo" stage. Chase is 100% in love with Elmo these days. So when I heard that Sesame Street live was coming to town I jumped at the chance to get tickets.
Since I'm home with Chase I have the privilege of taking him on many dates. Chad had mentioned a few times he wished he could take Chase to something. So Sesame Street live was a Daddy & Chase date. I was able to go get my hair highlighted so it was a win, win! ;)
According to Chad, Chase loved every second of the show. He sat on Daddy's lap naming all the characters and dancing to the music. So cute! So thankful that my husband takes the time to have these special moments with his son. Here are a few pics from the show!



Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Happy Canada Day!

My boys!
Five alarm funk was amazing!!

Bennett's
Watching the parade
Uncle Cookie representing the ice crew for the Canucks

Monday, July 12, 2010

Out of control and loving it!

My MIL treats all the girls in the Bennett family to the Life Women's Conference each year. It's always a highlight for me. This year its safe to say I was rocked to the core. Lisa Bevere was one of the guest speakers. As I sat in my seat listening to her challenge the women, I was constantly moved to tears or deeply inspired. I connected with her on so many levels. I hope to be half as cool as she is when I'm a G-Momma!
I've been reading her book 'Out of Control and loving it!' It's awesome! I've been so inspired by this book. I would encourage everyone to pick up a copy of it. It's a great summer read!