My husband and I picked out some couches while he was still in college. These would be “our” couches once May 23, 2009 came around. And, rightly so, I went with him to pick them out. We can’t leave these decisions solely to the men ladies!!

The ONE thing I did NOT like about the ones we chose, were the pillows… Ladies, you know what I’m talking about. I didn’t love the pattern, I mean, they weren’t THAT bad… just not my taste. like. at all. So, ever since then, I’ve always wanted new ones.

Derik said “but they MATCH the couch.” ummm… babe, not everything has to “MATCH“… it can also “GO“. There is a difference. Well, It turned into – we’ll get them when we get married… to – we’ll get them when we get a house. Mmhmm – it’s been TWO years!

So, I told Derik, I’m getting pillows… and he said ok. Wow.

After I got home, I looked at them on the couches… and I was excited. NEW pillows. You know what he said next, oh so sarcastically lovingly

“I’m soooo glad we got new pillows…”

Yeah, me too babe. Me too.

My favorite little boy…

You might have seen my facebook or tweet about my new camera! I was so excited to get it and it was a long time coming :)

My husband sent me this from his iphone… woo hoo!

I used it that night and that next day and shot some photos of my favorite model – Toby :) He did great don’t you think!?

my favorite…

Derik’s favorite… (and I know it’s not 100% in focus, but it was too darn cute not to post!!!

Derik even whipped it out for a cuddle session :) haha! Great job babe… I LOVE this photo!

I went to Waco this weekend to meet up with some UMHB photogs and we had “On Our Own” Workshop! It was so fun and much needed… I loved using my new camera. Be on the lookout for some of those pics SOON!

I also went to Houston this weekend (lots of car time!) and got to see my sweet friend Courtney (who was also a part of the workshop) and my sweet friend Brittney and her husband Kyle – and their week old baby – sweet Paityn! We did a little session with Miss Paityn as well…

Can’t wait to show you all the fun pics I got this weekend!!!

On our one year anniversary.

I simply cannot believe it’s been a year! How time flies babe!

This year has been an amazing one with many MANY changes. There have been ups and downs, good and bad, but I would never have wanted to do it with anyone other than YOU!

I remember when we got engaged.

Took our engagements…

above photos by Crosswhite Photography

I remember when I took my bridals. It started really setting in! I was going to be a wife!

above photos by Crosswhite Photography

I remember, so specifically, when we got married. I hated being sick, but you were so sweet with me. The day is such a blur now, it went by so fast, but there are so many moments that I CAN see so clearly! I loved it – you were so handsome. I loved our first dance. I loved watching you dance with your mom. I loved listening to my dad’s toast to us. I also loved your haircut best that day, of all days.

above photos by Crosswhite Photography

Our honeymoon was a blast… I always tell you I miss Mexico – and it’s true – it was the most fun I could have ever asked for! I can’t wait to make many more vacation memories with you! Come on Cruise in August – haha! I remember not being so happy to come home. The Lord didn’t quite have your job ready for you… so, we lived with my parents. I’m so thankful to them to let us do that… but we both know it’s not what we wanted… but God had a better idea coming!

I remember the day you told me you got a job, how you tricked and surprised me! grr! ha! I was so excited and quickly jumped on the apartment hunting task. We decided not to get one, and at the time I wasn’t too thrilled with the decision. I wanted to be in our OWN place! But, you told me to be patient… and I was (or I hopefully was) and now we have a house all to ourselves. I love making it our own and I love you in it – and now we share it with our son Toby – haha!

You’ve fully supported me in anything and everything I’ve ever done. You’ve encouraged me when times were tough… told me to be patient when I needed to be. And, I love you for it! You’ve helped me make what my photography business is today!

I love you more than I can express and I can’t wait to see what our future holds.

Love you babe! Happy One Year Anniversary!

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and because I can’t NOT post a picture :)

Here’s one of me and my Tob (Toby)