One Year Married!

It's surreal to think that Derek and I have been married for one year. Just one year ago we were watching the grey skies outside praying the rain would hold off until after 5'oclock so we could be married {without getting drenched that is}. And it did hold off thank the Lord. Now here we are one year into our marriage journey and I couldn't imagine life without my hubby. Just the other day he brought me breakfast in bed just because, filled up my car with gas and dusted our house. He makes my heart smile with all the ways he loves Jesus and then as a result loves me.

On a less sappy note...here are some random thoughts from our first year together:

In one year I haven't had to buy any laundry detergent...I don't know why, but it seems we got an over abundance of laundry detergent at our wedding showers....which is fine by me. In a year we've learned the art of admitting when we're wrong and asking for forgiveness. In a year I've learned to always buy 2 cans of pringles...one for me and one for him (some things you just don't share;). In a year we've grown quite attached to our home in town....we love walking out the door and hopping on our bikes in the evening. In a year Derek has been a nurse to me often....he must have the immunity of a horse because he has yet to be sick (no complaining here lol).

The day before our anniversary (celebrating Andrew and Emily's big day)

 

 

On our anniversary my brother Max got baptized so we got to spend some quality time with family before taking off for a quick getaway to Michigan City. We drove up Sunday night ate at a Pizzeria and walked along Lake Michigan. The next day we enjoyed breakfast together, went back to the lake where I learned Derek is a pro at skipping rocks and then went to an outlet mall (not Derek's favorite place to be, but he was sweet about it). Then it was back home we went:)

Road trip:)

Awww isn't he sweet!?

Road down to lake Michigan

A+E Wedding

On the sunny day of June 21st my sweet friend Emily got married and what an exciting weekend it was! On Friday we decorated the church in all things burlap-y and rustic, it looked great! Then we got pedicures together which I was thrilled about since my poor runners feet needed some pampering. That evening we rehearsed and then had supper together at Rosie's.

Rehearsing

Rehearsal dinner fun with these two:)

 The morning of the wedding my uncle passed away so it was a bittersweet day of many emotions. Just thinking of him in Heaven brought us such joy, but thinking of his family broke my heart. He will be deeply missed.
My brothers girlfriend, Francie did my hair that morning- I am so thankful for people who know what they're doing with hair:). Then I met up with the rest of the bridal party at the church to get ready and then it was picture time. The photographers were nice and kept it short so we didn't sweat too much:)
                                            
The wedding ceremony went great, no one tripped, fainted etc and they both said I do! From there we went to the reception where I suffered a minor case of anxiety due to the fact that I had the honor of giving a speech though I am not much of a public speaker. Thankfully it went good (or so they tell me) so then I was able to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.

Beautiful bride in lace:)

Maid and Matron of Honor... and I just have to say I'm so excited for her upcoming wedding!

And they're off to a tropical week in St. Martin! (I am just slightly jealous)

Thank you Emily for your friendship and how you Love the Lord in a way that makes me want to seek after Him more and more. Can't wait for many more years of being friends- now both as married couples!

Canoing down the Mackinaw

Last Sunday we went canoeing in the afternoon down the 'ole mackinaw. The water was high enough, the sun was shining, but the water was still icey cold so no tipping on this trip;)
I've never been a master at the canoe, but I did canoe in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota for about a week and barely lived to tell about it so I must be decent enough at it. I ride in the front of the canoe, Derek rides in the back and things go quite swell (we've tried it with him in the front and me in back, and it does Not work- shocker right?).  Then I work on getting a tan and throw a few strokes in here and there so I don't look completely worthless. Truth is though that Derek enjoys canoeing, is good at the whole steering thing so I just kinda get to relax and put my feet in the water (aka not mess up his grove;). It was a beautiful day with family and makes me love summertime all the more...

Ross and his sweet girlfriend

Derek keeping us from running into the bank:)

Corrine and I ready to do some serious canoeing