Lessons of marriage

In one week I will celebrate 5 years of marriage with my amazing spouse, partner, love, and friend. I could write a book of all the lessons we have learned together but I will stick to 5. One lesson learned for each year.

2007- I have learned that when you have never lived with someone before, especially the opposite sex those first couple weeks and months can be difficult.  Just take a step back, order a pizza and tackle it all together. 2 is always better than one!

2007

When my happily ever after began….

2008- I have learned that there is always something to hope for. Change is sometimes a good thing.  So many things changed in 2008, work changed, deployments were coming up, and we officially decided to try for a baby. add in buying your first home and the stress level goes through the roof. One piece of paper at a time. The change might all be scary, but you are establishing your future so it so worth every step.

2008

Our home.

2009- I have learned, no matter how many times you have been apart, a day a week, a month or a year every goodbye is hard. Being without your other half sucks, every single day of it sucks. You are allowed to cry, be mad, and miss them, but you also need to make every phone call, message, e-mail and visit worth it. You are never promised tomorrow, so make it count today. 

2009

There aren't words for this kind of heart ache. 

2010- Just like every time deployments suck, every homecoming makes it worth it! Homecomings are amazing and there is no greater feeling! I have learned to appreciate every one! I also learned that going from being Miss Independent, back to depending on someone to be there is hard, and takes a ton of communication, and team work, and if it becomes too much, just go out and get help! Even if that help shows up at 10 pm with coffee. :-) 

2010 

 

There aren't words for this kind of happiness. 

2011- I have learned that the greatest thing about being young, in love and with no restrictions is you can just pick up and go. Mike and I have been on some amazing adventures together. 2011 was my favorite. We got to experience a romantic getaway to Florida, a dream coming true adventure in Seattle, and Forks Washington, but got to lounge on the beaches of Mexico! 

2011   

Cozumel, Mexico 

Amelia Island, Florida 

Port Angeles, Washington

Forks, Washington

Seattle, Washington 

2012- This past year I have learned that life does go on, and when you least expect it dreams do come true. Mike has taught me to never give up hope and always hope for the best. This past year has definitely been the greatest. Both with the happiest of times, and the saddest but it's him who has stood by my side on both ends. 

2012

I have no idea where this life will lead us but I hope to learn a million more lessons and make a million more memories! Here's to 100 more years! I love you handsome!!!