Happy Happy One Year!!!

Yesterday marked our one year anniversary of marriage. We made it through one year... that's a big accomplishment!- says Erik. We heard from multiple people that the first year of marriage is the most difficult. All I have to say is if that was the most difficult.... I think I'm going to LOVE marriage. After 1 year of marriage, we still are madly in love. We still wake up laughing until I snort, and Erik has tears coming out of his eyes- And we go to bed the same way. I still hate being away from him. I still get butterflies every time I see him. I still love him more and more every day. Now.... It would be silly (and a lie) if I said it was all roses and no struggles or arguments. But the good definitely outweigh the bad on this end! And I am proud to say, the first year of marriage... there was not one night we were both home that we went to bed in separate rooms (and we even have a guest room with a super comfy bed and 2 comfy couches). We took the advice we received from our wedding- "Never go bed bed fighting" and "Make sure to also say I LOVE YOU before you go to bed" very serious. What's the saying? "Never go to bed angry. Stay up and fight." Something like that. Anyway.... "An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow."-Author Unknown. Our wedding day was perfect, the married life has been amazing, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for us!

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(Wedding slide show)

No need for more pictures (check last post- picture over load).

10 reasons I love Erik-
1.) I love that he's a dreamer. He could go golfing with my dad one morning and come home and plan step by step how he's going to the "PGA tour". He can think about how long he's been in school and say "I should be a doctor" and then go on and on about how he's going to become a doctor. He can read an article in his "popular mechanics" magazine or watch the discovery channel and come up with all kinds of things he is going to do to take over the world.
2.) I love that he's a doer. Everything he does.... he is such a hard worker. He goes full force with school and studying and work and church and housework and finances everything else he takes on.
3.) I love his sense of humor. He is constantly cracking me up!!! No joke. Every time we are around my family they are saying "you guys are so stupid" bc he is constantly cracking jokes and I'm constantly laughing (and snorting- I have nasal problems!!).
4.) I love the he makes me his number one. Always willing to get me a drink of water or asking if I want a pickle because he knows they are my favorite! He always goes with my "visions" or ridiculous ideas- He goes with the flow with a "whatever you want, Kimber" attitude. He's even watching Dancing with the Stars with my sister and me as we speak. He really loves me :)
5.) I love that he makes us a "we". Everything is "we should do this...." or "we can do that..." From the way we spend our money, to the plans we make for date nights to making a game out of who can do the dishes the fastest. He truly makes me feel like we are a team and we are in this together.
6.) I love that he is a great listener. Every day when we get home he asks how my day was. He truly cares and asks questions about every aspect of my day. He makes even the insignificant things I say sounds sound important. (good thing this is a quality he has because I talk A LOT! And tell him everything.
7.) I love that he is my best friend! I can't get enough of this man. Obviously he is hilarious and everyone loves to be around.... I feel so lucky to get to spend forever with this little character... laughing all the way through lives journey.
8.) I love that he is hot. Enough said!!
9.) I love that he loves being a husband. He loves sharing a house with me. He is always saying... we need more pictures of us up (our house is literally cluttered in pictures of us). He takes pride in doing yard work. Making our home a home. Helping with chores (love that most about him). Talking about our future. And excited about everything that come with being a "married couple".... especially using the terms "husband" and "wife" as often as possible.
10.) I love Erik for being Erik! He is amazing! Simple as that. I love him so much!!

P.S. No... We are not pregnant after our first year of marriage. I wish I had a dollar for every time I have been asked that tho (maybe it was the married-life weight gain). We are still selfish and can't share our time with anyone else :). Not to mention.... we kind of enjoy inviting ourselves on vacations with family. This week we are up and leaving to beautiful Mexico to enjoy a relaxing time on the beach!! HAPPY HAPPY ONE YEAR TO US!