One Year

In a lot of ways it really doesn't feel like we've been together for a whole year. In a lot of ways it feels like it's been a lot longer than that.

What is there to say after three finals weeks, twelve times-of-the-month, a couple of sicknesses, eleven term papers, too many breakdowns and one stubborn, selfish personality? Thanks for loving me, my dear. Thank you so so much. I pity every girl who isn't me.

Cheers to us, love. Cheers to us.

And now, a year in pictures!

In May, we existed through Skype. I don't miss it.

In June, we started dating and Austin flew to NC

In July, I was in Mexico. Skype again...

In August, I was still in Mexico and Austin got glasses

In September, we drove the Alpine Loop

In October, we went to Communal for the first time

In November, we went to a homecoming dance

In December, Austin shaved the beard

In January, we went to see the ice castles and Austin cut his hair

In February, Austin made an amazing Valentine's day dinner

In March, we went to church

In April, Amanda came to visit and met Austin for the first time

In May, we went to Moab (and Austin got his mission call)

In June, we went to my first concert ever and celebrated our one year!

In August, Austin will be leaving to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The thought of not having him by my side for two years breaks my heart, but I'm excited for both of us learn and grow separately for awhile. I'm looking forward to having letters to save and cherish for the rest of my life. I can't wait to hear about all of the experiences he has, and to write back pushing him forward if he feels like it's too hard. It's been a beautiful year. And the years don't stop here.

Love you, Austin. Happy 1 year.