Monday, January 16, 2012

Favorites of 2011

Wow that year went fast! It honestly feels like we were just engaged and planning the wedding. Now our first year of marriage has come and past faster then blinking. When B and I were talking we reminisced on some of our favorites of the past year. Here are some that made the list:

1. GETTING MARRIED!
We had a tough time getting there. When we were dating all I wanted to do was postpone postpone postpone and then the second I got a ring everything changed and Brady was the one who started getting stressed. So when we finally made it to the Celestial room, there was a sigh of relief from everyone. It was the best decision we made all year and will probably be the best one we made our entire lives.

2. CALIFORNIA
Although we didn't make half of what we wanted to this summer, our relationship grew immensely. Every morning we would pull on the swim suits, grab the goggles, music and towels and head to the pool. We loved doing laps and then racing and dunking each other over and over again. Then B would go to work and I would spend the day crafting or getting a special dinner ready for him. We loved being in a new place and having our own little adventure.

3. Crazy Schedules
Although we are reluctant to admit it, are crazy schedules have been a fun memory. Our first semester together I got a job at the gym on campus. I would work in the mornings at 5 to 10 then go to school the rest of the day. Cute Brady would wake up with me and drive me to work even though he didn't have to be there until later. And the nights I would have to close at 11 p.m., he would always come and grab a basketball and play until I was done so I wouldn't have to go home alone. He is a sweetie!

4. Grandma
Living at Grandmas house has been such a blessing. We worked hard to make this little place our own and grandma has been so patient with us. She is always inviting us to eat things from her garden. She has taught us how to make things last and to not take anything for granted.

5. Our Families
We have been blessed with such great families! They are so great that we sometimes have a hard time deciding where to spend our time. Even though it gets hard sometimes, we love when we are with them! We have had so much fun playing games, making movies and having fun retreats with them. I was able to go to park city for a fun webb girl weekend and brady went paintballing for the man trip. We also went to St. George with the Webbs for a fun end of summer get away and we went to Reno for Thanksgiving with the Andersons. We would not be where we are today if it weren't for our families and we are thrilled we get to spend eternity with them!

So good-bye 2011 and hello 2012! We know that you will bring more adventures and memories!
HAPPY belated NEW YEAR!