Year 1

Today is Isaac and I's 1-year anniversary. It's crazy to think that at this exact time one year ago, Isaac and I were kneeling across an alter, making promises to one another and God for time and all eternity. Little did we know what this year had in store for us.

Looking back:
- We have moved four times.
- Isaac had two jobs, I had one.
- We've both attended school.
- I finished my Bachelors and started my Masters degree.
- Our house was broken into and robbed.
- We visited Isaac's father in various places throughout his treatment.
- Isaac's father passed away and we attended his funeral.
- We had a beautiful baby boy.

Through all of these events and just the everyday activities of life, I have come to love Isaac more than I ever knew how to love anyone.

Going into this whole marriage thing, Isaac and I were pretty sure we had our relationship covered. We had known (loved) each other for 7 years at that point, so what more could we have to learn?

We were so wrong...

I have come to realize that Isaac has certain quirks which will inevitably drive me crazy for the rest of our lives, and he has some amazing attributes which will inevitably make me happy for the rest of our lives. Until being married I never knew that Isaac's socks would show up underneath anything. Under the coffee table, under the kitchen table, under our bed- whatever they can be underneath, they are. I never knew that Isaac and I could listen to the same song and remember entirely different lyrics, his often being made up to change the meaning to the songs entirely. I never realized how much work it was to make sure we stayed connected, not just getting wrapped up in our separate busy lives and forgetting about each other.

But beyond all of the trivial things I have come to learn about my husband, there are so many more amazing things I have learned. I never knew how much Isaac loves people or how much he loves to serve and do missionary work. He loves to make me smile or curl up next to me after a long day. In the past 3 weeks, I have seen how amazing Isaac is as a father. He loves Sam and thinks every little thing he does is the cutest thing in the world. (Which, let's be honest, it is.)

Though the past year was unexpectedly challenging for both of us, I couldn't be more grateful to have spent it with my best friend. I'm just starting to understand why marriage is so important and so meaningful. It's more than us just being friends, it's an obligation we have to one another, a responsibility we have to treasure each other. I'm so grateful that we made the choice to get married one year ago today.

It's been a great year.