ONE YEAR DOWN!

WE MADE IT!   And as Ryan likes to say  he made it in one piece  (BARELY) :)

This first year of marriage really has gone by so fast,  it seems like just yesterday we were saying I DO.  I have so many things to be grateful for in this first year and I want to list a few of them:

1. I am SO glad when I went back to church that I met an amazing man who is a strong priesthood holder and was worthy enough to take me to the temple,  best day of my life!  I am also grateful for the example he sets for me and our future children everyday.  

2. I am so thankful that I married a man who supports me in every way possible and who lifts me up, not puts me down.

3.  I am so thankful I married a man who loves my family as much as I do.  I was SO worried that my relationships with my family would change from seeing them weekly to not seeing them at all, and while it has changed a little,  I am still able to see my family all the time and knowing Ryan loves them as much as I do means the world to me.   This first year hasn't been the easiest with my dad being sick and just the little things he does by going and picking up their mail or mowing the lawn DEFINITELY does not go unnoticed.

4.  I love that Ryan excepted my girls with open arms, even with their quirks and my crazy dinnertime routine.  He loves them and they love him

5.  I am so glad I married a man who has amazing parents who have taught him how to do laundry and dishes!   I thank Renae every night as Ryan cleans up the dishes after I cook dinner, for teaching her son how to be a good husband. ;)  I am VERY blessed to have great In-laws who have welcomed me with open arms into their family.

6.  I am so thankful we have been able to travel so much together our first year of marriage,  it has only brought us closer and as we move forward and start a family I know that this time we have dedicated to one another will make the tougher years a little easier.

7.  I am so glad I married a man who loves shopping and clothes as much as I do.  It's awesome to shop together and him not get annoyed.  As long as I leave him in the shoe department he is happy!  AND I am so happy I married such a hot guy that dresses nice!  (And has a great butt!)

8.  I am so thankful I married a man who takes his schooling and career choice so seriously.  I am SO proud of Ryan and how hard he is working to finish his schooling and start his career that will support our family. 

9.  I am so thankful for all the laughter we share.

I could keep going on and on but I figure 10 is all that people could take before they start gagging. :)

10. I am beyond grateful that I married a man who let's me be ME.  I am definitely unique and no matter what weird outfit I wear or how big my hair is that day,  I know without a doubt that Ryan finds me attractive and loves me unconditionally!

So thank you Ryan for making this last year so amazing!  I look forward to many many more!

Oh and thanks for the flowers and the surprise dinner on Friday night at Roy's it was PERFECT!

We are officially not Newlyweds anymore :)