Sunday, August 16, 2015

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

On August 1st it was finally time for our long distance to end forever. I can't even explain how hard it was. It was hard for me in ways that I never even thought it could be. So on this day I was happy to get up at 4 AM to head to the airport. My flight left Billings at 6, I had a short layover in Minneapolis and then landed in DC at 1:30 which was half an hour earlier than I was supposed to land.

Garrett had been running late with construction so I was able to get my bags and then we were in different spots so it took us a little while to locate each other. It was the best knowing that I wouldn't have to leave again. He had made plans for us for the day so we took off. We headed to Georgetown to go to Georgetown/DC cupcakes. As we drove around on the cobblestone streets we were in love. 
The line was of course out the door but it was a must. 


The line actually moved pretty quickly. I think that I had high expectations and the outside was really cute! But the inside was tiny, crowded, and unorganized which was surprising. 
They had quite a few options and we ended up getting four cupcakes! The Blueberry Cheesecake was our favorite! It was fun to be able to go but I could probably recommend some things that they could change, it they wanted to hear my opinion haha. 


 Raspberry peach, blueberry cheesecake, cocoanut, and key lime!

After DC cupcakes, Garrett took my kayaking on the Potomac River which is something that I wanted to do while we were out here. He really does listen to me, sometimes! It was a lot of fun! We took his go pro and our selfie stick to document it! It was quite the struggle as you can see...

But worth it because we have pictures and we will never forget this day.


I am grateful to have been married to Garrett for a year! I am thankful for his adventurous spirit and that he pushes me to try new things and helps me to feel safe and comfortable. 1 year of adventures and memories together and I can't wait for more. 
Then we ate at my favorite place- Red Lobster for dinner! SO GOOD! Glad that Garrett is warming up to it and doesn't mind it as much. We said hello to his apartment and chatted with them for quite awhile and then headed back to our hotel and opened presents! We couldn't even wait til our actual anniversary. Oops. 

I got Garrett a black nike half-zip pullover. He had been wanting one for awhile and he was quite happy with it! Then I got him two pairs of socks because of his love for them. 
Garrett got me a Fitbit which I had been wanting! Then he also got me a few different bands for it! AND peanut butter m & m's because I have been loving them lately. I have really enjoyed my Fitbit and learning about all that it can do with it! I also got Garrett and I massages for while we are in Billings which is funny because he got us massages as well. 

We also spent the day playing spike ball and throwing the football around with the boys. It was just so good to be together!

This first year has been quite the ride. We moved in to our apartment together in Rexburg, both did 2 semesters of school together, Garrett worked in Virginia while  I did another semester in Rexburg. It was the best year in so many ways! There were also many other times that were hard while being apart but we have grown stronger in our relationship and have had the best adventures. I LOVE YOU GARRETT IRENE! 1 year down, eternity to go. 

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