Celebrating three years...

“..I no longer believed in the idea of soul mates, or love at first sight. But I was beginning to believe that a very few times in your life, if you were lucky, you might meet someone who was exactly right for you. Not because he was perfect, or because you were, but because your combined flaws were arranged in a way that allowed two separate beings to hinge together.” 

I feel everyday that I am learning new things about Sam, figuring out what he's about, who he is, what he stands for. He has an incredible knowledge for almost anything, he soaks up information like no one I have ever known, he has he own type of creativity and experimental nature, his sense of humour is the best, his crazy high pitched laugh that he does on occasion is a joy to my ears, his desire to love people & see the best make me want to be more like him, his willingness to serve is inspiring, his heart for God makes my heart explode with pride. 

I often have moments where I'm like "wow, this is the person I chose to live my whole life with". It's funny to look back at my immature, younger self and remember when I first started dating Sam at the age of 16 (my first boyfriend) not even thinking of 'forever'. How lucky did I get?! We have been together for nearly 8 years and I still feel like I'm getting to know him.

I feel even when we're old and grey I will still be discovering things about him. Everyday I am learning -  I think that is one of the most beautiful things about marriage. It's made me a better person, a better partner.

Thank you Sam for making me better, for standing with me in all circumstances, for fighting with me & making up afterwards, for loving me through my stubbornness and minor tantrums, for making me laugh the hardest, for sharing my pain but also my joy. You are my person. My one. I love you so much! This life we are living together gets better & better all the time! Happy 3rd Anniversary! 

FIRST anniversary & SECOND anniversary

Celebrating two years...

Today we are celebrating two beautiful years of marriage.

When I became a wife I knew it would be full of fun, laughter and a whole lot of love. I knew it would be full of challenges, battles & learning a lot too. I knew there would be someone else to consider in every day life, decisions to make together instead of alone and both good & bad times to fight through together.
I will be the first to admit marriage is tough but it's soooooo totally worth it! Sam is totally worth it. Being able to spend the rest of my life with him is the greatest gift God has ever given me.

We are two totally imperfect people, we recognise that, but we are two imperfect people fighting for a love and a life that we believe in.
Sam has been my world, he IS my world. This year has been full of challenges, big stresses & health issues but our characters have been shaped more, God has pushed us to the limits, we have learnt so much more about each other, our needs & how to use our love languages in a better way. We have let go, we have never given up, we have been driven, we have been tired, we've been beaten & hurt, we have been restored & healed, we have cried, we have celebrated & we have loved more fiercely than ever.

You are worth it all Samuel. I love you so much! X

Celebrating one year...

Happy day friends!

Today we are celebrating our FIRST anniversary. Where better to be than a special place that means so much to us both?!
Basking in sunshine, strolling the beach, waves on our feet, lounging by the pool with plenty of food and drink. This is the life.
This time last year I was getting ready awaiting the beginning of a new life. This year has gone so fast - they say the first year is the most difficult but I've found it to be the most exciting, most fun, most adventurous and most precious. Going home together from a long day at work and staying the night in the same house still feels like a novelty. Sometimes I even expect Sam to take me back to mom & dads after a day out and then I remember we don't have to do that anymore.

I love him so much. I love our little life. I love that he loves me in everything I do and want to do. I'm so lucky that I get to spend forever and ever with him. Thank you for the best year of my life!

The day before the best day of my life (a year later)

Hola!

Today is the eve of our first anniversary. Here's 15 things I love about you Sam:

1. Your occasional high pitched laugh
2. The fact that you have to pace around when you talk on the telephone or brush your teeth
3. You do ALL the ironing
4. You LOVE cooking; so it's ok when I don't feel like it
5. You say 'namas' instead of 'pajamas'
6. You always bring me a drink before I wake up
7. You smell nice
8. You love wearing a shirt & tie, even on a casual day
9. You sacrifice a lot for me & want the same things as me
10. You made our three month travelling honeymoon the most fun I've ever had
11. You want to celebrate every good thing that happens, no matter how small
12. You sit next to me when I dry my hair, just to keep me company
13. You make us packed lunches for work
14. You always strive to do the right thing
15. You love me back, ever so well.

Here's to me & you. x