happy anniversary

Three years ago today, I went to see Spiderman 2, ate melty ice cream, and spent hours on a boat dock with the most amazing man I had ever known. It was our first date. He had soft blue eyes that crinkled at the edges when he smiled, thick brown curls, and a goofy, easy laugh. We watched the moon rise over the lake, talked about our families, laughed over our missteps, and listened to each other with full hearts. Within a week, my heart was set on him, this man who seemed to come from out of the blue, who accepted me just as I was. We dreamed big dreams together.



Two years ago today, I wore white, stood before the people I love, and took into my hands the man that I love. He smiled at me, and his soft, crinkly-edged blue eyes were filled with tears. He put a ring on my finger. I put a ring on his. We danced and laughed and rejoiced and held each other so, so close. We started on this big, new adventure together, holding hands and jumping right in. We dreamed big dreams together.



One year ago today, we sat together, watching the stars from our hotel room, wondering over how fast time flies when you spend it with your best friend. We marveled over one year full of laughter, tears, growing pains, frustrations, miracles, and aching wonder. Both of us felt we'd each gotten the better end of the deal by marrying each other. I had a hard time remembering what life was like without him in it. We dreamed big dreams together.



And today, on our two year anniversary, I'm still amazed, and I feel like the luckiest woman alive. His eyes still crinkle when he smiles, and he still accepts me, just as I am. Through his eyes and his heart, I see, for the first time, the woman I was created to be, the beauty I was called to recognize, and the wife and best friend that I have longed to be since I was a little girl. I have seen him grow and fully embrace the man that he is. I have watched him love me and love others with a heart that leaves me in awe every time I see it in action. I am still continuously amazed at his integrity, his strength, and his authenticity. And I still think he is the most amazing, sexiest man I have ever and will ever meet.

And yes, we still dream big dreams together.



Happy Anniversary, Jason. I love you with all of my heart.