Today is K and mine’s 5 year anniversary! 5 years! It really doesn’t feel like we’ve been married that long. I was looking through our wedding photos a few weeks ago, remembering that day so fondly. I had no idea that I could love that man even more than I did on that day. Yet I do. I love him more now than ever and feel so blessed that I can say that. We’ve been through a lot in 5 years of marriage; more than we should have. And we have a stronger marriage now more than ever. I shared a bit about why I love this guy so much last year as well, so make sure you check out that post as well.
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Through the ups and downs, I’ve come to learn a lot about my husband. I know what drives and motivates him, what makes him laugh and what pushes his buttons. There are good things, and there are things that drive me crazy about him. Yet I somehow find a way to love him more and more each day, despite those annoying little habits he has. I must be a saint! 😉
I can honestly say I think my husband is one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. And I don’t say that because I have to look at him every day. I say that because the man has so much drive, charm, humor, you name it, he’s got it. I guess you could say he’s the most well rounded person I know. How lucky am I?! I haven’t been as happy as I am now in a very long time. And it feels so good to be so happy.
So I thought to commemorate 5 years of marriage, I’d share 5 things that I’ve learned about K that I didn’t know going into this whole marriage thing.
1. He can play any sport. Seriously, if he’s never played, just give him and hour and he’ll be better at me than a sport I’ve done my whole life. The man is just blessed.
2. He can win anyone over with his charm and positivity. I sort of knew this going in, but he has shown me time and time again that having an optimistic outlook on life and just being plain happy gets you so much further in life. Friends usually only see him happy, and that’s really because he’s genuinely happy almost always. Even when he has a crap day at work he somehow finds the good in it and uses it as a learning opportunity. He is so positive and makes you want to be a more positive person as well.
3. He can quote almost every single movie he’s ever seen. Ever. I don’t know how he does it, but he remembers movie quotes like no one I’ve ever met. The best are comedies, but he remembers lines from all sorts of movies. I guess it’s like me and music (I can remember words to a song after hearing it one time) but movies just baffle me. Unless it’s a really epic line, I won’t remember. But K sure does.
4. He doesn’t cry. This one honestly got to me for a very long time. Even does sometimes still. He tells me that it’s not because he doesn’t want to, the tears just don’t come. The last time he cried was when his grandpa died when he was a kid. He didn’t cry on our wedding day, he didn’t cry when Little A was born or when things have been terrible in our marriage, I have literally never, ever, seen him cry.
5. He loves with his whole heart. Even though he doesn’t cry, he is still so compassionate, loving and caring. He is the best girl dad I know and will don a tiara and play princesses with Little A any time. He tries to make everyone around him happy and never wants anyone to hurt. He is my eternal optimist, and I am so inspired by him every day. I never knew I would love someone as much as I love him and Little A.
Happy anniversary Kellen John. I feel like I’m the luckiest woman on this planet to be able to call you my husband. Thank you for always loving me through all my mistakes and faults, and for providing for our little family.
To celebrate we’ll be doing an 8 mile hike and drinking wine at the top as we watch the sunset. That pretty much sums up our marriage; the great outdoors. And wine.
Cheers friends!
I love this post!! Happy anniversary and I wish a lifetime of happiness to you both!!! How gorgeous are your wedding photos!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Happy Anniversary! What a sweet husband you have– and all of your photos are beyond gorgeous!
Happy 5 year anniversary!!!! My husband and I make a year this May 20th. You have a wonderful husband!
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Happy Anniversary!!! I loved seeing all your gorgeous pictures! xoxo
All the feels!
Happy anniversary, friend! Cheers to 5 years.
SO awesome! Happy anniversary to the two of you! Your celebration sounds perfect! He sounds like a great guy!!!!! Happy 5 years!
Thanks Caroline! It was a great hike. A hard one, but so fun!
Awww I just love this! Happy anniversary you two! I love K’s optimism so much…I feel like I definitely saw it when I was there. You’re one lucky woman! You’re a sweet wife too, Tiffany…y’all are great together! 🙂
P.S. Jealous of your hiking and wine! One day I’ll get Kevin to do that with me :-p
Happy Anniversary! Love this post, so beautiful and real. We’re coming up on 5 years next month too, and I can’t believe how much time has flown.
Happy Friday 🙂
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Awww, so lovely!
Our hubbies have some similarities! Evan is THE most optimistic person I’ve ever met. When he has a bad day, you would never know. Me… I have a bad day and I’m in tears. LOL
Evan also quotes movies like crazy too (plus he does some fine impersonations)!
Happy anniversary you two! I loved seeing these wedding photos. What a gorgeous bride and groom.
xoxo
Aww happy 5 years you guys! I love that he is such an optimist. I remember being around him for only 5 minutes and he made me laugh, so I know you aren’t lying about his positive nature and his charm! I also love that at the beginning you said how good it feels to be so happy; sounds like you guys really complement each other. I can only imagine what a rock he is for you when going through something hard. Love you guys and happy anniversary! Cheers!
Happy Belated Anniversary!! It’s so fun to reminisce about our wedding day and all they things we have learned since that day. You were a gorgeous bride!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Happy Anniversary!! What a beautiful list. You clearly are also a blessing to him if you will take the time to share how much you love him. 🙂
An 8 mile hikes sounds like the perfect anniversary outing…have fun!
Thanks Emily! He is a really good man and I do feel so blessed.
Yes, the hike was awesome but so tiring! 🙂
What beautiful words and pictures of this incredibly special relationship. Happy anniversary! My hubby and I will celebrate 15 years in November and I can honestly say, like you, I love him more today than ever. I always tell my kids one of the most important decisions you will ever make is who you marry.
Congrats on 5 years Tiffany! And what a fun way to celebrate! We are coming up on 6 years and I cannot believe how fast the time has flown!
Happy Anniversary to you two! What a wonderful post to commemorate your 5 years of marriage. My husband and I just celebrated our 4th year this past April, and I share your same sentiment. I love him more now than I did when we first met, especially now that we have a beautiful daughter. Thank you for such an endearing post, Tiffany! Enjoy that hike and have an extra sip of that wine for me!
Thanks so much Maria! I love that our relationship has just gotten better. Congrats on 4 years for you two! That’s awesome and you’re right, having a little one just makes it all that much better.
Love this! Congrats on your anniversary.
God Bless you with more an more years of bliss ahead.
Have a splendid weekend Tiffany
Thank you so much! I look forward to the years ahead. 🙂
What a lovely tribute to your husband! You look very happy in your beautiful photos, and sound so happy in your post. I wish you many, many more wonderful years! #Shineblog