C's Blog

Ten years ago today Bryan and I started dating. We were on par with most 18 year-olds, courageous and arrogant about our futures. Time, however, is humbling... (Thankfully.) : )

I would have never guessed 10 years ago that we'd be married, working together, and have an (almost) 1 year old son. Crazy.

I did, however, know that Bryan and I had something special. Something that I wouldn't have found with anyone else. He understands me better than anyone and fits into our family perfectly. My sisters adopted him quickly as a brother and he enjoyed meeting (and teasing them about) all of the guys they dated.

One of my favorite memories from our first year of dating is from a three day weekend. We rented the video game Myst and played it all weekend long. We finished the game, which isn't an easy task to do in 3 days. I think we must have eaten a half dozen party pizzas in that span of time, too. To this day, when I eat a party pizza, I'm taken back to that fun 3 day weekend. haha.

That story just proves what true dorks we are... : )

When we adopted Harley, we became an official family of three. (I'll never forget the many "congratulations" cards we received from our wedding that said, "finally Harley is legitimate!" haha. : ) She'll turn 8 years old in January.

And now we are parents. And Isaac is almost 1.

Wow.

Thanks, Arn, for making the past 10 years of my life complete.

And also, Thanks for doing all of those little things that you do for me that make me feel special. I know sometimes it seems like I dismiss them as "routine", but I do notice. They do make me feel very special. : ) I am very lucky.

I love you, Bryan. : )