Tenth monthiversary

I never pass up an excuse to go out for ice cream and when I found out that Ben and I hit ten months of marriage yesterday, we had to celebrate! And what's better than ice cream with every topping imaginable? (I realize that ten months of marriage is not a big deal but it's the little things in life people, the little things.)

It's been a good ten months. Sometimes I feel like we have been married forever, and there are other days he surprises me with something new. One thing I have learned is that I am a very impatient and selfish person. Marriage is a growing experience and I have definitely felt my fair share of growing pains, but I am so thankful to do it with Ben by my side.

 At least he has learned the way to my heart is through ice cream...

What a cutie I have on my hands!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

I just love him

 

(Thanks for letting me take obnoxious pictures all.the.time.)

Last year

Last year at this time I was in the midst of wedding planning. I had thought that wedding planning would be a breeze and that engagement would be the best part of Ben and I's relationship to date. 

But it was anything but that.

It was stressful. It was painful. Breakdowns occurred, and I felt like no one prepared me for this. No one told me that working full time, planning a wedding (in three months), and trying to focus on strengthening your relationship would be overwhelming. 

No one told me that it was easy to get lost in the details and forget that the most important part was beginning your life with a strong marriage rooted in faith. 

No one warned me.

I am so thankful for our wedding day and all the details ended up coming together. But I'm also glad I never have to plan a wedding again. I am thankful that in all of the nitty gritty details my fiance stood by my side and that I can now call him husband.

And let me tell you, wedding planning is stressful. There are so many details that need to be attended to, flowers that need to be picked, guest lists that need to be written, and invitations that need to be designed, but don't forget, the wedding is not the be all end all. It's about starting your life with your husband. Celebrating that two people are now becoming one. Standing in front of friends, family, and God and declaring your lifetime commitment to the most beautiful and sanctifying relationship you will ever experience.

Thanks husband for sticking with me through all of the planning and details. You're pretty great.

Things that make me happy

Seeing our headboard every day reminds me of how blessed I am to have Ben in my life. I love being reminded of that every day.

Funny pictures reminding me to not take life too seriously.

Books. When Ben and I first got married, we had to keep buying bookshelves because of our large combined collection. You can find them in almost every room of our apartment.

Every time I walk up the stairs, I am reminded my favorite season is upon us. 

It's the little things in life that can make you smile the most. 

Lynchburg Lovin

I thought after five months of marriage it was about time to start documenting life as a newlywed couple in Lynchburg, Virginia. In a whirl wind romance, I married the most incredible guy I have ever met and began my life as a Spivey on March 10, 2012. 

I hope that you enjoy getting to know us as we begin our adventure in Lynchburg and begin to tell the tale of themspiveys!