1st Month Anniversary

Today is our First Month Anniversary!

I posted this picture on Instagram saying, "Yay, baby!  We made it!"  Of course, this is only the first of many anniversaries, but we still wanted to make it special.  I made sure to capture the most important things in our home right now -- our wedding rings.  (Of course, I had no table to put them on, so they're resting on the TV for now, but THINGS don't matter!)

Before I could even get my picture posted, Anthonie wrote me a sweet love note before leaving for work.  Of course, it made me cry. The best line was, "Thank you so much for making this place a home. I love what you have done with it."  I am so blessed to have an appreciative husband who loves to compliment me.  I am so grateful for everything he is doing and how hard he works to provide for us.

Right after the inagural anniversary post, I opened the front door and found this:

My diploma!! I feel so honored to finally have a piece of paper showing my sacrifice and accomplishment in college.  Yay!!

Later, Anthonie took me on a special date.  We hiked to the highest spot on Whidbey Island.

Panorama of Goose Rock, near Deception Pass

We ate a little picnic of summer sausage, cheese, and "Mormon Wine" (aka. sparkling apple cider) as we basked in the spectacular view and enjoyed holding each other.  We also finished the book we've been reading together, "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss.  I highly recommend it; the main character, Kvothe, is so interesting.  All in all, it was a very monumental, romantic and memorable day.  I'm so happy to be married to my love, for time and all eternity!

A Windy Walk Along the Beach

I love sleeping in and enjoying time with Anthonie. Lately, he's been on the night check schedule, which means that he has to work at 3:00 pm and doesn't get home until 9:00 or 11:00 pm (sometimes 1:00 am!) at night. We don't like it very much, but it has to be done.


Yesterday we decided to enjoy one of the lovely state parks close to our house before Anthonie went to work. We packed a picnic lunch and our favorite book and drove to the beach. I love being so close to the water! It's so new!

Also, we had the the missionaries over tonight for dinner. I found out that they get tired of spaghetti, so we made salmon, steak and potatoes. It was delicious! I also enjoyed feeling the spirit they brought to our home.