one year ago

(written on thursday may 12)
As most of you know today is mine and Colby's anniversary! I can't believe we have been married for one year already. Time seems to go by so fast! We have had such a great year together. Even though some days are hard and some days we didn't see much of each other because of conflicting schedules, its been the best time of our lives! This past week I have been thinking a lot about where we were in our lives at this time last year and we have grown and learned so much in such a short amount of time. I was talking with one of my bosses at work yesterday and how weird it has been a year. He then looked at me and said, You are now a grown up! How does it feel? I sat there for a second thinking to myself.. I am NOT a grown up yet! I am only 21!! I think he realized I was thinking pretty hard about it and then he explained.. He said " You are paying rent, you are married, You are no longer on your parents insurance but on your own, You and your husband both have good jobs, and your paying your own bill". I then thought about it a little bit more and it hit me.. I AM A GROWN UP!! Some of you may be thinking.. Duh Danielle.. but seriously, where has the time gone? I use to rely on my mom and dad. But, one day I started to rely on my self, and soon after became a member of a new family, my own family with my better half. We no longer rely on our parents ( or at least I don't.. Colby has always been pretty independent) like we use to but instead Colby and I support and rely on each other now. Marriage is such an adventure and such a growing experience. Last night I couldn't fall asleep because it felt like Christmas to me. I was sooo excited that today is OUR anniversary. Its not just my birthday, or a group holiday, But its OUR day! It's a day we can remember the greatest day of our lives and reminisce on the last year and where we have come. Last night we were lying in bed talking about life and the question came up, What would you change about this last year and our relationship? Both of us thought about it for a little bit, and we came up with some things that were hard that we went through but after we talked about them we both decided we wouldn't change anything because we wouldn't be where we are today if we didn't go through those things.

Colby is such a great husband and best friend. He supports me and loves me unconditionally. Everyday he makes me feel so  and treats me like a queen. He spoils me ROTTEN! I'm so grateful for the many things he does for me and how he always helps around the house. He works really hard so we can have the things we have and I am truly blessed to have him in my life. We have had some great times together and there isn't a day that he doesn't make me laugh! I love you monkey! Thanks for making me the luckiest girl in the world!