What 1 Year Of Marriage Has Taught Me

Tyler and I have been married for one whole year. Whoa, right! It seemed to be so fast. 

Before we got married I heard it all the time from so many people, "live life before you get tied down". But I believe that Tyler and I got married in perfect timing. I wouldn't have wanted to miss a single thing about this year being married. I'm glad we have been able to get a jump start on our time together and be here for each other as much as possible. 

Throughout the past year I have learned many things about marriage. I'm new to it so there was plenty to learn. 

Lessons I've learned:

Marraige is the best ever!

You have to transition from "me" to "we", which isn't even hard when you're so in love. 

I definitely learned to forget what the world thinks and just focus on us, me and Tyler. 

Forgiveness is always key. Even if you are not in the wrong! Just say sorry and get over it. I know this is sure, because I have seen Tyler do it over and over, and it fixes everything every time.

A couple who laughs together stays together. 

At times he will, 

• He will fart in bed right next to you, it's true

• He won't always know what made you mad, hence he won't always know how to fix it

• He might not know how to cook when you are so sick of cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• He will always rather work on his cars than do crafts with you

• He'll sometimes rather watch super hero and fighting movies instead of chick flicks

• He might even forget certain dates or plans that have been made

However, it's all worth it because he will also, 

• He will always have his comforting bear hugs anytime you need

• He will try his best to help clean the house (even if you have to redo some of the jobs he's done:))

• He will laugh at your not so funny jokes

• He will compliment you on everything! Over and over until you learn to accept it

• He will help lay out you're frustrating situations in ways that just make more sense

• He will take goofy pictures with you

• If he is anything like Ty, he will spoil you like none other

• He will turn off the lights, even when you're the last one in bed:)

• He will save the last and best bites of his food for you, it's true

• He will never stop saying I Love You

I can't believe I am lucky enough to have such an incredible husband. He makes me so happy! This past year has been the best year yet. I can't wait to see what is to come in our second year of marriage! Getting married to my best friend was definitely the best decision I have made. 

7.25.2013 <3

Since our first wedding anniversary is coming up.... A post dedicated to the day! 

Our wedding day was perfect in every way! I mean 7/25/2014, even the date was perfect! I knew exactly how I wanted the wedding to turn out. When I first started dating Tyler, two years earlier, I started planning on Pinterest. So yeah, I had a lot of time to make everything just the way I wanted it! I feel like since the day we got engaged to the day of the wedding, everything flowed and fit right into place. 

On the morning of the wedding I got up early and did my hair and make up. I drove to the salt lake temple with my parents were we met Tyler. We were so anxious for this day:) 

The wedding ceremony was at 10:00 where we had so many friends and family share the amazing ceremony that my Grandpa Sam was able to do. I can't believe the spirit that was felt in that special room. 

After, we met even more friends and family outside the temple. 

We took our time with pictures around the beautiful temple. I'm so happy with how all of our pictures from the day turned out. 

Tyler and I drove back to payson alone. I loved being able to talk about what we had just done, and how we would be together for eternity. I remember thinking how lucky I was. I hope to never forget those feelings I had during and right after being sealed to my love. 

We had a fun summer luncheon in my parents backyard. We were able to visit with friends and family before the reception. 

Everything for the reception was finally set up. The decorations and atmosphere couldn't have been more perfect! My family helped so much and knew just what I wanted! 

We loved being able to see everyone who came out to support this new chapter in our lives. It was fun to see people I hadn't seen in so long, and to meet the people who are so important to Tyler and his family. 

If I could relive one day, it would definitely be the day of our wedding! I wouldn't change one thing about it, I would just soak it up and live it all over again!