7 years & counting

It's hard to believe that this weekend marked 7 years of being with my amazing hubs.

No, not all in marriage, but together in a relationship. 

It doesn't feel like 7 years and I mean this in the best way possible. 

Time has flown by and looking back brings back so many memories.

We've been through our ups and downs.

We've had our fun moments, and moments that real life has kicked us in the behind and have plain ole sucked.

We've changed and grown both together and as individuals as we've experienced and been experiencing new things in what seems to be almost every day. 

College brought us a wealth of knowledge when it came to one another, ourselves, friendships, and of course prepared us for the big kid world.

Marriage has brought on it's own challenges and learning experiences.
Some we've really come to love and cherish while others are points that made us realize that we are never truly done trying to better ourselves and not just for ourselves but for each other.

 
 Now we are moving on to a whole other chapter of bringing a life into this world.
3.5 months down and oh boy has it has already been a journey for the both of us.
I can't wait to take on parenting with someone I know will be a fantastic father.

I'm blessed beyond words.
Seriously, when it comes to how I feel about Kev and I's relationship I have a hard putting it into words because it means so much to me and I've gained so much from being with an amazing person.

I can't wait to see what the future holds for us because the past has been more than I ever would have dreamed of.

This song has recently hit the top 40 charts and couldn't be more appropriate for this occasion :) 

Happy 7 years babe, and here's to many more :)

Boy Behind the Blog

I was so excited when Mallory and Stephanie introduced this Boys Behind the Blog link up because I enjoy giving Kev the opportunity to partake in something that I enjoy.

He reads my posts on a pretty regular basis, which from my understanding doesn't happen that often for other bloggers.

It's probably because what I write is pretty much about his life too, so along this journey of what I thought was documenting my life I've been truly documenting our life.

So without further adieu...here my boy behind this blog :)

1. What celebrity would play you in a movie about your life?

I have been told that I look like the animated version of the character Tin Tin. 

So I guess if it was an animated movie, Tin Tin would play me. 

If I had to choose an actual celebrity I would pick a bad ass like Russell Crowe or Jason Statham, but I would probably be best portrayed by a mix of Chris Pratt and Norman Reedus (weird combo… I know).

Megan: The Tin Tin thing always makes me giggle because it's pretty true, he does look like him.

Kev would definitely be like Darryl if there were a zombie apocalypse - he's a mean shot with a bow!

Not to mention he'd definitely carry his bow around all sexy like just like Norm lol.

 

2. What is your dream car?

67 Mustang Shelby GT 500 or a new Ford F-350 Platinum 

3. Do you have any tattoos? What, where, why?

 A cross on my back in-between my shoulder blades that my sister drew for me. 
I think a cross is pretty self-explanatory.

4. Boxers or briefs?

Both.
 It kind of depends on the situation. 

If I am lounging around, boxers. 

If I am doing something active, boxer briefs. 

Never briefs though, I stopped wearing briefs after elementary school.

5. List 3 random facts about yourself...

I hate when people put the toilet paper on the holder backwards. 

Megan:It's true. I never really knew there was a right and wrong way to put on TP.
Apparently there really is...not kidding...google toilet paper etiquette.

One of my favorite meals is liver and onions

Megan: I refuse to eat this anymore. I did it for two birthdays in a row in the beginning and now I just can't.
 

I love to cook, especially if I caught or shot it :P

 Megan: Very true and it's always so tasty. Keep an eye out for a venison recipes of Kev's that I've had waiting in the wings for a while now....whoops.

 Happy Thursday!

Tuesday Topics: 9 pictures

One of the favorite things about social media is the chance to document a growing relationship.

When I started to write this post I first went to Facebook to find the pictures I wanted to use and quickly noticed that Kev and I have other a thousand pictures. The first being ones of us before we even started dating! If you had the opportunity to go through my Facebook you would get to witness a whole series of Kev and I's growing relationship over the last 7 years. I absolutely love that. I love getting to look back at what we use to be like and what steps we have gone through to get here, now.  After looking through them all I can definitely tell you that there is no one else in this world that I'd want to look back and share that journey with.

I wish I could show you all our pictures, but this only calls for 9.

And I won't lie, I actually found it pretty difficult to find 9 pictures that I haven't already used.

That being said I have already used a couple of these, but I just love the picture enough to show it off again.

The summer we started dating.

 Kentucky Derby, I believe 2008...can't remember

  Dolphins game!

Our wedding rehearsal dinner.

An engagement picture

 

 Our house warming party in 2009!

Dinner out in Miami

Gotta have a wedding pic!

I believe out of all the pictures this is one of my favorites, because it's us in a nutshell.

Always bugging Kev, but he is always there for me to hold onto.

I love this guy so much, we always have so much fun, and our pictures reflect that.

I really should start taking more...

What are some of your favorite pictures with your significant other?

Link up & share.

Happy Tuesday!

For my husband

For no particular reason I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you.

There has been so much going on lately and you have been a rock, for me and everyone that has needed you.

I think back over the last few months forever and I become in awe of you.

You are always there for people when they need you, literally always.

You take care of me, and I know I don't make it easy for you (can I help that I'm a moody person?!).

Lately I've been thinking about it all and it brings tears to my eyes how strong you are, and how lucky I am to have you. 

What is amazing is that most people who have been through the things you've been through would be the exact opposite. 

You've had some rough times in life, you are in stressful situations most of the time, and you are married to me.

You could complain, hell even give up, but you don't and that alone says something.

Your loyalty is steadfast and your heart is so big and full of love for those your care about.

There is no one else in the world that is quite like you and when I think about you I can't help but smile, because I know you're mine.

ps - if you haven't heard this song you really must listen! 

It's one of my favorites! Genius can actually be genius sometimes.

Happy Thursday!

Friday Letters!

Dear Gunner,

You are so friggin' cute!!!
I love ya ♥

Dear Weather,

9 degrees...
Is this real life?

Now I understand it's January, but can we warm it up just a notch?

Dear Kev,

Thank you so much for taking me to Trans-Siberian orchestra again.
Even if the story was jacked up as hell the music was amazing and I loved getting to spend that time with you :)

Dear Winter TV,

I cannot wait until you get all of your shows rolling - another one of my favorite times of year!
These would include: Girls, Workaholics, Game of Thrones, Shameless, Bob's Burgers, The Walking Dead finally returns...and there are some new ones that I think I'll enjoy!

Dear Sarge,

You might be hyper as all get out, but you are also realllllly cute!

Yes, I did two letters to two different dogs...sue me.

Dear Ddubs,

Here's to another year of attached at the hip friendship & fun.
Love ya bestest.

Dear Me,

You need to really stick to your resolutions.
Some of them you are doing well on, others...not so much.
It will be difficult, but it will be worth it! 

Happy Friday!

Love & Coffee Talk

1. How did you meet your partner?

Officially we met for the first time during new student weekend in college. However, it was a quick encounter as he was taking care of a guy he'd just met in his dorm and they were headed back...did I mention in was like 2AM? 

However, overall I would say that the first time we met was when a new friend and dorm mate of mine Mandy, said "Hey, we should go get food with this guy I met at orientation (Kevin) and his guy friends." I agreed and we went.

2. How did you feel about your partner when you first met them?

Even on the new student weekend brief encounter I knew that Kevin was a good guy, he was taking care of an 18 year old drunk dude he had just met his first official weekend of college...clearly a good guy!

Once we went out to eat with the guys though I got a better sense of him. 

He was nice, good looking, funny, and clearly very social. 

However, we both had significant others at the time so there wasn't a "love at first sight" kind of thing happening. 

We were great friends for about a year before we got together.

3. Where was your first date taken place?

Honestly, I have no idea. lol. 

Mainly because I had hung out with Kev so often as friends that by the time we were dating I wasn't sure where the friendship only part ended and "lover" relationship started. 

For the sake of this and sometimes I will say our first date was his fraternity formal. 

Whew what a first date :)

4. Where do you see y'all in 5 years?

I see us with a family - at least a kid or two. 

I'm not sure if we will be in the same house that we are now or not, but if nothing else I'm sure we will be in the midst of planning the house we'd like to build. 

I see Kev meeting his career goals (for this 5 year plan). 

I'm not sure what I'll be doing but I'd like to be a stay-at-home and doing something on the side for but a little bit of extra income. 

That's about it at the moment, we'll see what happens?!

5. Show a picture of you and your partner!

Well you've seen many, but here are a few more...yep, went over the one picture :)

 One of Kev and I've first pictures together.

Look how young we look!

{2006}

 Out downtown Cbus, shaking our groove thangs.

{2008}

Our one year anniversary. 

Two little monkey's jumpin' on the bed. 

{2007}

 One of our many formals together.

If Kev's in the wife-beater (the tank he's wearing) it was a formal night lol.

{2008}

 Family vacation in Miami, heading out to a fancy dinner.

{2008}

 Our senior year Springbreak in Clearwater. 

Easily one of the best times I've ever had. 

{2009}

After the brewery tour for our bdays this year.

Happy Thursday!

Hubs is another year older...

Kevin is truly my best friend.
He has the biggest heart you'll ever find.
He can make me laugh like no one else in this world.

 

 
He's always there for me and is supportive.
Really he is there for anyone that needs him!

Today marks one year older and one year wiser.
25 brought us all kind of knowledged...
One year of marriage.
One more year of being together.

One more year of ups, downs, and learnings.
One year that has made me love you even more.

I couldn't ask for anyone better to share my life with.
I am blessed to call you mine!
Hope you have a wonderful day and I love you :)

Happy Birthday Kev!

I am also going to add that Gunner was also a year older yesterday!
3 years ago yesterday Kev brough home the greatest present of all time :)
My little fur baby boy!
Love you pup!

Happy Monday!

 

Happy Anniversary

I can't believe it's been one year since we've become Mr. & Mrs. 

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Each day with you has been a blessing, and I am so lucky to know I have many more days to go!

You are my everything plus more.

Thanks for being you, and letting me be me.

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I couldn't ask for a better friend, lover, or person to spend my life with!
Happy one year my amazing husband!