the first anniversary

Today is the day. Our ONE YEAR anniversary. Geez, I cannot even believe its been a freakin' year! The first year of marriage flew by, oh boy did it. All last week I thought about this first year of marriage and all the memories we've made and I thought about the day in which we are celebrating.

I remember our wedding day like it was yesterday. I remember all the emotions I felt. Even sitting here typing this I am overcome with tears of joy. 

The night before the our wedding Dan's sister, Dan and I were at my mom's house. {Steph was playing "chaperone" haha} He was getting his stuff and gonna sleep at his parents hotel that night. Anyways, I remember saying good night to him and being SO happy that, that was the last time we had to do that. 

That night before bed I remember talking to my mom about how it was finally here. There was hardly any sleeping that night, I was too excited to sleep. When my alarm went off at I believe 6am {it may have been earlier don't remember}. I shot outta bed and said aloud "I am getting married today!!!!!". It was a wonderful feeling. 

As my friend did my hair, I just sat in silence I was feeling so many things. It was a weird/happy/exciting feeling. Dan and I drove to Sacramento Temple together as our families followed behind. I can't tell you what we talked about the drive there because I don't remember. 

Once we were at the temple most of it was a blur up to the part when Dan and I sat in the celestial room all by our selves just taking in the spirit we felt that moment. We knew we were doing the right thing. We knew this was a special moment. A moment when we could feel close to our Heavenly Father. I loved that moment. It was my favorite of the whole day. 

We then were sealed in front of our family and friends for time and all eternity by my grandpa. What a special time that was. I will never ever forget that. 

The rest of the day went so fast. It was filled with family, friends, love, happiness, laughter, tears and pure joy. I cannot believe that it has been one year since that very day. This year has been amazing. I love being able to see Daniel every single day. I love sleeping next to him, saying our prayers together, spending our weekends, laughing with him, snuggles, cooking him dinners, and I love learning new things about him and me everyday. 

This has been the best year of my life. I look forward to spending an eternity as Husband and Wife. I love all the memories we have made in this first year as a little family of two. I will cherish these times forever! I am so excited for the day when we will become a family of three. I know that day will come when the time is right. I love that we and our future littles can be together forever because we got married in the Temple.

Happy Anniversary Babes. I love you oh so much! Thank you for being the best Husband I could've asked for. Love you! {MUAH}

Love, 

 Your Wifey

{all photos from valoryjeanphotography}