my, how far we've come.

Five years ago, on January 22, 2005, I had the privilege of marrying the most wonderful man.

Five years ago.

That is what floors me.

On my wedding day, five years seemed so far away, so unattainable, and so unreal.

I love my husband, and I am so thankful for him.

I don't show him, or tell him nearly enough.

I look at where we were five years ago, and I am amazed at where we have come.

In the last five years we have accomplished so much, and none of our accomplishments would have happened without each other.

We have:

moved to Marquette, and learned how to make hard transitions a little easier, and how to make new friends and then let those same friends go

finished a master's  degree, (and then started another one)

finally graduated with a bachelors of fine arts

drove around ireland

learned to accept the other for who they are

got a puppy

traveled back and forth across the country on a train for a month

quit smoking

got rid of cable TV

traveled to amsterdam, belgium, and france

started teaching college classes

changed our diet and lifestyle

joined a gym

hired a personal trainer

learned how  to communicate better, and to resolve issues faster

took a road trip across the country alone

spent 4th of july in pasedena with friends and then drove home together

hiked through the porkies

snow shoed

cross country skiied

quit wearing makeup most of the time

and

worked, toiled, laughed, sweat, cried, and endured five wonderful years of marriage.

i can't wait for five more!