Our First Milestone

  This weekend couldn't have been more perfect! Saturday was Jared and I's 5th wedding anniversary. With our new living situation... we weren't sure if we could pull it off but I made it happen! Skyping wasn't gonna be the way i saw him for our anniversary, so surprised him about 2 am Friday night in Nashville. It was the PERFECT weekend. If anyone knows us... hes the one who usually is doing the surprising too! Even though we really had our anniversary present back in the summer ( visiting our honeymoon spot, Corolla NC), I couldn't not see him the day of! So in honor of our 5 year Anniversary i am writing in honor of him.

Our 5th Annv trip in Corolla NC

  What can I say about my hubby? Most would say Jared is the most randomly funny person ever. This is true... but that is what the outsiders get to see.  I have gotten to know this funny guy pretty well after spending the last 7... almost 8 years together.

Funny hubby... our normal Skype convos

  Jared came into my life when I needed him most. My parents were divorcing, my dad was very ill, and I was trapped in the middle of being a teenager and growing up to help my family. He not only kept me grounded, he showed me a whole different side to myself that I never got to experience. He brings out that side of me still to this day. He is also is a strong and hard worker, he is so talented and would do anything for anyone. His love for life, his family, me and most of all God is one of the shining qualities of my hubby.

Got my handsome hubby up early

Happy couple in Nashville~ 5 yr Anniversary

    Most people not only thought we were crazy for getting married at the age we did... It was 1 month past my 19th birthday exactly. What most do not know is how very sick my dad was at the time, Jared insisted we go ahead and get married a year early so my dad could walk me down the aisle  So with me going to school, working two jobs, and trying to keep my dad healthy.. when did i have time to plan a wedding?!?? Trust me Pinterest wasn't around, or popular 5 years ago! So i gave up MOST of the control to Jared to plan the wedding. One of the explanations why we got married on home-plate at Kiwanas baseball field. I found my dress on clearance when a local bridal shop was going out of business and he picked out the food, colors, and  most of the rest. People ask all the time, would I change it, and sure it crosses my mind, Oh that would have been awesome to do this or that, but he got the wedding of HIS dreams, no I wouldn't change it for the world.

  So yes we made it  through our 5 year mark, By Gods grace for sure, but lots of LOVE, Understanding, and communication. Jared completes me, hes everything I am not. I couldn't thank him enough for all he has done for me, but I can't wait to see what adventures and laughter we have waiting for us the next milestone in our lives. Love you Bear.