Nine years ago today my life literally took a major change of direction…in more ways than one. I headed west to live my brand new husband. We had an amazing ceremony that was sweet and meaningful and everything I imagined and more. We had a reception that was the best party I’ve ever been to, still to this day. When do you get to spend the evening with all of your favorite people and get to be the one wearing the beautiful white dress?!? And then we hugged our family and friends and we left. We went on a short and sweet honeymoon and my new life as a wife in California started. In some ways it seems like just yesterday. But then I look around and at us and I see some time has passed. We’ve done a lot (ahem…3 children wildly running around as I type) and most of all we’ve changed a lot. And I’m thankful to say we’ve changed for the better.

9 years of figuring out marriage has made me a better person, not that I have arrived…

9 years of having Brian as my constant companion, encourager and leader has made me a better person

9 years of doing life with Brian in all the ups and downs we have experienced has changed me and made me better

9 years of getting to be a wife has challenged me, motivated and humbled me and I am changed

if 9 years can bring this much…wow! i can’t wait to see what is to come. to say i am thankful for my husband and the 9 years we have had together just doesn’t do it justice but that is it. i am so thankful.

happy anniversary bri!