Life According to My iPhone Pictures: Anniversary Trip Edition

It's amazing how getting away for a couple days changes how you feel about life. 

I don't know what it is, but the ocean is such a healing, restorative place for me.

I instantly de-stress when I hear the sound of the waves. 

I love how the sand feels between my toes.

And I love, love, love, ocean life. 

I also love Gus, and loved the wonderful getaway he arranged for us. Celebrating our first anniversary was quite wonderful. From the beer tour of the Oregon beaches, to the sunrise bike ride, to getting matching anchor tattoos on our anniversary; it was probably the best weekend we have ever had together.  I think the most meaningful thing we did together was get matching tattoos.
 It may seem a bit cliche to get an anchor tattoo, but it means so much to me. 

When i look at it, I can't help but think the only thing that got me through this crazy whirlwind of a year was being anchored in Christ's unconditional love, and the growing friendship with Gus that comes from rooting our relationship together, in Him. All in all, our mini annivesary vacation was amazing. It's insane how much growth can happen in a year, and how fast a year can go by. I wish we could have spent more time on vacation, but I loved the weekend we had. I loved thinking about our day and talking about it. It was kind of a whirl wind but all in all a beautiful day. Who knew celebrating a day would be so special and fun. I can't wait to go back to the oregon coast. I really hope we go at least once a year if not more. Can't wait to celebrate more anniversaries with Gus. This year went by
so fast! I can't imagine how wonderful the next years will be. 

One Year

Exactly 1 year ago from the 17th I tied the knot with my husband! I am so surprised how fast it went and how much growth happens in just a year. I am so grossly in love, its amazing to think we have 

so many years ahead of us and so many wonderful adventures in store. 

I posted the acoustic version of this beautiful song because our entire bridal party walked down the isle to it! Every time I hear the song I relive the day. How I wish I could do it all over again! 

We will be going to the Oregon Coast and I am oh so excited.

Style and fall post coming up! XO

Tune of the Week

Sorry I didn't post Monday - it was stay in and enjoy being married day! It was sure great.

Hope your shortened week is going wonderfully. 

Took me a while to warm up to this band, because I feel like there are tons of bands

like this coming into the spotlight thanks to folk music getting more and more popular.

This song from their very popular album is my jam for sure.