me + you

I just recently came across these candid photographs. I love them. I will tell you why. I love what they capture--the feelings of the moments when no one is expectedly looking. Over a year ago, I remember feeling uncertain, am I making the right decision? It is a big decision, and how do I know if I am doing this whole thing right? We are told we don't have specific soul mates--and with the guidance of the spirit, we make this decision-->this one decision that will affect our lives more than any other decision we make in life. Needless to say, it can be very scary to take that leap.

But let me tell you something about Carson. Something that made this decision for me. I met Carson when I was 15 years old. Carson is a person who lives every minute to the fullest. His passion and love for life practically ooze out of his pores. ( I mean we did THIS for our engagement!!!) Knowing him just makes me so excited to be alive. 

His confidence and charisma opens up doors I never knew existed. Yet his nurturing and tender side has my heart turning in circles. His loyalty is fierce. Never have I once doubted his love and concern for me. It's almost as if from the moment he met me, he has lived with a blinder on his eyes and for that I am eternally grateful. Throughout the 8 years I have known him, there was not one time that I could not trust in him--with anything. A moment that I realized I could really lose him, showed me that losing him was something I could never bare. His soul is forever knit into mine. 

This first year has been filled with growth, miracles, adventure, learning, and so much love. It has been the greatest year of my life. A year ago, I made the best decision I have ever made. I married a man who has brought me more happiness, more confidence, and more peace than I have ever felt. Together, we have climbed to places I never knew existed. Happy First Year Anniversary, Carson!

Have faith in who you are and your ability to make decisions because that little leap of faith can poor out some of the sweetest and most tender joy. 

 Life, keep rockin'! 

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