Our One Year Anniversary

When people told me that the first year is the hardest year I will admit it made me a little nervous.  I mean... the first year????  What could possibly happen in the first year?!?!?!?!

I found out what happens.

I grew to love Justin more and more every single day.  The first year is the hardest?  I'm laughing in the faces of everyone who told me that.  Because I have never cherished a year in my life more than this past one.  Justin makes my whole world.  I don't know what I would do without him.

I don't know if it's because we dated for 2 1/2 years or because we had to learn how to communicate when we were dating or.... etc. etc.  Times were hard while we were dating.  We had some extremely life and self changing experiences that have molded us to become better people.  Those hard times during dating though rough, made our first year of marriage a breeze....  full of fun, games, parties, family and friends.

Our first anniversary celebration was amazing.  I'd say it was more relaxing than celebrating but that is just what we needed!!!  We spent 4 amazing days in sunny (and extremely warm) St. George.  We took a daring chance and rode the new motorcycle there too!  Yes..... my parents didn't like it much.  I kept my mom updated and hopefully as worry free as possible.... So..... not that worry free. hahaha.  So grateful for parents who are always looking out for me!!! Thanks mom and dad.

Well, lets get on with the pictures now shall we!?!?!

 

Isn't he just the sweetest??

 

We were originally looking for a really nice place to eat for our Anniversary dinner.  Needless to say after a 5 hour bike ride and 2 hours in the pool.... pizza and ice cream was all that we needed.

 

 I've never been on to many vacations but the three that I have been on with my Justin have been the funnest ever!  Each time we are away from reality it brings us that much closer together and when we come back home and continue our daily routines.... those little pieces of fairytale vacations stick with us and make us so happy!!!

Can't wait for the next year!!!! and the next.... and the next... and the next...........

Have a wonderful Monday!

4th of July fun + Making me some jam

What a busy -but fun- month it has been so far.  Can you believe how fast this year has gone by?  I surely can't.... kind of makes me sad.  I remember when my years in high school went by SO SLOW and I just couldn't wait to get out of there.  I would take it all back.....

4th of July Festivities! 

Our Holiday consists of lots of family, food, and fireworks..... We never light fireworks at home but Thanksgiving point sure puts on a good show! Look at all these goodies.... so spoiled on this holiday.

So much fun to have everyone over!

Makin' Jam

My mom taught me how to make freezer jam this week! I couldn't believe how simple the recipe was. But it was sooooo time consuming. Don't fret! We made lots and it tastes oh so good. Come over for some toast and jam! Justin and I can't get enough. We made Raspberry and Strawberry. YUM.

Such the great little housewife I've become... okay I'm not even close. But I can make jam! We will not go hungry! :)
Oh.... we got something spectacular.

Super hot right?  The bike is nice too....

Have a happy Friday!  This weekend couldn't come sooner....