Anniversary



 

So for our anniversary, Jake and I went to the Hogle Zoo. It's been five years since the last time we went (refer to post A Day at Hogle Zoo). The Zoo was our " milestone" date where we went from the status of the "Friends Zone" to a "Relationship". I was actually sick the day we went, so the only thing I really remember is Jake touching my back for the first time, trying to provide me comfort. It was a lot of fun, despite all the animals sleeping when we were there ;)







September 2007

August 27, 2012





It's crazy to look at the pictures and see how much we have changed. Who would have ever thought that 4 years later we would get married! 



After sushi, at the Riverwoods :)

 

We saved the top of our cake and dived right into it! It was actually really good! I only got to try a bite of our cake on our wedding, so I was really excited to have more than a bite this time :) And of course I planned to have chocolate!!

 

 

This was taken the first time, so we figured we needed to recreate it, or I did, but this time together :)

 

 

Happy Anniversary!!!

 

We are actually going to Texas next month to celebrate with Jake's cousins, but that was the earliest time we could all get away. We are really excited to get away for a little bit, and I'm excited to finally experience TEXAS! I've met a lot of Texans out here, so I'm pumped to finally go and see what everyone raves about!

 

 

 I saved a dozen roses from the night we got engaged, and they are still hanging in our house. Jake got these to replace those, but in reality I will just keep both :)



Happy Anniversary to US!

It's seriously crazy to think that Jake and I have been married for a YEAR! Where has time gone! The year has been filled with so many great things. We have been truly blessed with so many tender mercies, and continue to be blessed each day.

 

 

I really wish we could say 'Happy 5th Anniversary', because we have definitely been together for a lot longer than 1 year!!! It was such an amazing day and were so grateful so much family were able to make it out!  

 

 

I am also grateful these two wonderful brothers were able to make the trek out, especially Evan, despite all his travel difficulties :)

 

I am so glad we have family so close! It's hard being so far away from my family, and it's nice we are only a few blocks away to Jakes! Thanks for all the meals, laughs, visits and great times :)

 

 

Even though were missing a few members and wish they could have come out, I am glad some were able to!

 

 

I am so grateful for Jake. He is and has been my best friend from day 1. He is the most patient, kind hearted, hard working, patient, understanding, sweet, witty, did I say patient? husband a girl could ever ask for! A year ago today, I made the best decision of my life :)

 



City Creek Center

 

Jake and I went to City Creek this weekend with all his siblings! This huge outdoor mall is so nice, and it's right across from Temple Square. Jennica was in town visiting for the weekend, and she's never been. The Salt Lake Temple is in the background.

Kenny Chesney Concert

 

I can't believe Jake and I have known each other for 5+ years. Technically 6, but we didn't officially ever meet at that time. This was our first date.... It's crazy to think about how I was feeling on that date, and how I never in a million years thought I would be marrying him 4 years later. Too bad we couldn't get it on the first go around with dating, but I am sooo grateful our lives connected again!

 

 

I am grateful that Jake loves to go to concerts and our love for Country music! We've had some awesome dates going to concerts :) 

School Loans

This is kind of how I have been feeling since I graduated 6 years ago from college! I wasn't really smart about trying to pay more than my mininums, which is why we have paid more than 3/4 of it in the last 5 months!!! It's crazy how much smarter Jake and I are with our money! It's a sickening amount that we have paid off within this year we have been married... but I am so grateful we have been doing it! I am so grateful for Jake and how dilligent he is, and how hard he has worked at his job! His job has been truly a tender mercy for us...

I will be the first to say that I am officially debt free!!!!! My car and student loans have been weighing so heavily on me for a few years, and they are officially GONE!!! The car dealership called me the month my car got paid off, and wanted to know if I wanted to do a trade in.. I laughed at the guy and said "Heck no!" My car is finally paid off!!!! Who wants to have more payments!

Jake and I worked really hard to crank away on these, and I couldn't be happier about it! Last on the list, Jake's student loans from getting his Masters...