Monday, December 7, 2009

4 years

Corey and I got married December 3rd 2005. Hard to believe we have been married for four years. I decided that I would recap.
December 23rd 2004. Corey and I met at Guadalahonkey's Restaurant. Corey was 23 and I was 18. Corey was a server and I was there taking my niece out for her birthday. It's funny because this was our last choice of a place to go eat, but everywhere else was so busy. Morgan kept telling me that "that guy" kept staring at me. I could not get over how handsome he was. I was secretly hoping that he would come talk to us. He did. He got my number and called me the next day, which was Christmas Eve. We talked about nothing really, said that we should hang out. We texted for two days straight just about. December 26th he came over to my house and we sat on the couch and talked, held hands, and laughed. When he left that night I knew that I could have something serious on my hands.
Throughout the rest of the winter and spring we dated only each other. We never really talked about it, but we just didn't want to be with anyone else but one another. Corey left for a business trip in April. The night before he left he told me he "thought" he loved me. I took that as he did. When he came home from Europe he informed me how much his cell phone bill was. A LOT!!
Summer comes and we have decided that we want to get married. What a fun summer. We go to St. George with my family, and it's crazy how this guy has just molded perfectly into my family and every aspect of my life.
It's October and my sisters, Mom, and myself go on a girls trip to Vegas. We shop, we eat, we talk, we laugh, we have so much fun. Just when the trip can't get any better Corey shows up at the mall! He whisks me away, with my bags already packed (by my sisters) and we go to the airport. We get to the front desk and the lady says, "from las vegas, to long beach, and then on to JFK." WHAT?? I've dreamed of going to New York forever. This is no secret to anyone. We end up in NY, have a blast in the city. On day two we are in central park, and he asked me if I knew why he had brought me here. My reply? "because you love me." He told me that he knew coming to NY was a dream of mine, and he wants to make my dreams come true...cute I know. So he proposes, and I say yes. We had a fabulous three days in the city. It was a dream come true.
December 3rd 2005. We got married in the Salt Lake temple. It was a beautiful, COLD, winter day. The best.
The past five years of knowing each other has been a blast. It has not been perfect, and at times it has been downright hard. We have done a lot. We have seen Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. Multiple trips to Mexico, more trips to NY, and an awesome trip to Chicago. Traveling has been a huge part of our early married life and I am so grateful that I have seen this world.
However, the past two years have been so much more. 2008 was a long year, being pregnant and having a new baby. 2009 has been probably the hardest, but happiest year we have been together.
Corey, we have done some amazing things. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Thank you for being such a sweet loving Daddy to Owen. He adores you SO much. Remember that this is the time of our life. We are LIVING it today, our past was awesome, but sitting at home with you and Owen is where I want to be. Happy 4 year anniversary, I love you so much.

8 comments:

Lacey said...

I cant believe you've been married that long! I've known you for a long time:) I love your family pictures! They are so cute! Owen is turning into a little boy, hes not just a toddler anymore. I cant believe it! I think he is so cute!

Chris and Brittani Knudsen said...

Oh my gosh, that is the cutest story ever! Congratulations on 4 years that is awesome!

Jana said...

I am crying! what a freakin baby am I!!! I love you both so much!! The ups and downs of a marriage are priceless!! Xoxo to both of you!

Thanks for coming over and hanging out the other night! It was like the old days when you guys were living here!

Jana said...

Btw....that was the funnest trip and Corey could not have done it any better!!!!

Natalie said...

That is too cute. Happy Anniversary to ya all. December is not the best for anniversaries. Christmas takes over. Mine is SUNDAY.

Jessie said...

It's obvious all my hormones are coming back because that just brought tears to my eyes. You guys are such great friends. Congrats on making it 4 years!

Momma Fish said...

What a cute story. Happy anniversary!

Robison's said...

Congrats on the 4 years! You are so sweet. You guys are so flippin cute and that little man of yours is most adorable.