do wrong to none.

This anniversary looks much different than ours a year ago. It makes me so thankful for my husband and this journey we are on together.

Two years ago today, I held the hand of my closest friend and promised to love him for the rest of my life.. best decision I’ve ever made.

This was our 1st wedding anniversary, I can’t believe we’re just a month away from our 2 year anniversary. I thought our relationship and our lives couldn’t get any better here.. how wrong I was. Our lives have improved by nearly every measure. I feel closer to my husband than I ever thought possible and watching him with our daughter makes me love him in a whole new way. I can’t wait to celebrate another year of marriage.

I haven’t posted anything in awhile, mainly because we still don’t have internet at our new house. But for some good news, we have decided to go ahead and officially start TTC. I am too excited. And it was Wyatt’s idea to start a little early which makes me even more excited. Every time I see anything baby related, my heart does a happy dance!

We’re not sharing this with too many (for the 2 people on here that know me in real life) but I needed to share with someone! I’m 3 days away from testing, I don’t feel like this is our month but we’ll see.

My Dad (via bujnik)

The best decision I’ve ever made, on one of the best days ever! I can’t believe it’s been almost a year ago.

Wyatt and I have been together 5 years today. I feel so blessed thinking about the life we’ve built together and the lifetime of years together we have to look forward to.

Wyatt asked me to be his wife.. what an amazing and happy moment!

Optometry school had better make my husband a lot of money after these 4 years are over. lol Our savings is dwindling and budgeting with one income has become extremely hard. We’re no strangers to pinching pennies or living frugally, but it’s still tough. Hopefully it’ll be a little easier next month.

It brings so many emotions. It makes me happy to think about all the wonderful times and personal growth we’ve had here, sad to think we’re leaving the first place we ever shared, and excited to think about all the new memories and firsts we’ll experience in our new home.

“It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home.”

Well after lots of conversation, pros and cons, etc we are buying a mobile home. I know the stereotypes and judgements associated, I was skeptical but it’s actually really nice and is in a mobile home park for optometry students that obviously has rules and is well maintained. It’s going to be a great alternative to renting for 4 years and also to having a huge mortgage payment, with the added benefit of getting to know Wyatt’s classmates better. When Wyatt graduates, we’ll be able to sell it to another upcoming optometry student and have a nice down payment on our first “real” home. I’m excited to show you pictures of our new place once we paint and get everything moved in.

We’re starting the first steps of the house buying process today.  Since Wyatt is starting Optometry school in August, it seems our plan is to stick around here for awhile. Financially, it makes more sense for us to buy instead of continuing to rent.  I’m really excited, I just hope the whole process goes smoothly.

I’m so tired of everyone telling me how difficult it is going to be once we’re married. Ever since we got engaged, after the congratulations, all I heard was “marriage is hard work” “it’s so hard” “that first year is the hardest.” I know that marriage takes effort but so does every other relationship. Wyatt and I have been together for almost 4 years and have lived together for all but 6 months of that time. We own a car together, we have a joint checking account, we have conversations on how we’ll some day raise our kids. I know that our marriage will sometimes be frustrating and challenging but I also know that it’ll be happy.
What do you think? Is your marriage harder than you thought?