On Our Anniversary

My Dearest Husband,

 Today is our third (THIRD!) anniversary, and honestly it is a little hard to believe. It seems like just yesterday I walked down the aisle to the most handsome and caring man I know. It rained poured that morning. Someone told me if it rains on your wedding day, you'll be together forever. I didn't need a little rain to tell me that. I remember getting half way down the aisle and seeing tears in your eyes. I busted out laughing because we had a running bet of who would cry. I remember you chuckling because your dainty (not so much) little bride was laughing her way down the aisle. My dad kissed me as he gave me away and as soon as we joined hands the most calming peace came over me. I was holding hands with the man I would spend the rest of my life with and I had never been more sure about anything in my life. I laughed when I repeated the "richer or POORER" part of our vowels because I knew the first year would be a struggle. (And boy was it ever.)










The thing I remember the most was our first kiss as husband and wife. I don't think Bro. Tom got out "you may kiss.." before you grabbed my face with both hands and kissed me like your life depended on it, like you had waited your whole life for that kiss.




              

I remember smashing our cake in each others faces, because we wouldn't be us if we didn't. We ran out of food at the reception, and between socializing and doing wedding duties we didn't get much to eat. We were starving when we left, so we stopped at Red Lobster on our way to the hotel. WHO DOES THAT!? Who leaves their wedding and stops to eat Red Lobster..
It was easily one of the best days of my life. I'm so grateful for the three years of marriage I've gotten to share with you. This is the last anniversary we will spend as our tiny family of two. Because not only have you gifted me with yourself, but you've also given me a daughter. At almost 24 weeks pregnant, I feel more loved than I ever have. Instead of going off on a romantic get away this weekend, we are going to spend it getting ready for Tenley's arrival. I think there has been a promise of steak from our favorite restaurant on Sunday night though:) They say a baby changes your marriage, and I'm sure that is true. But I can only see us becoming stronger and loving each other more, because of her. You are going to be the best daddy. I can't wait to see you with her.
 So on our third anniversary, I want you to know how amazing I think you are. How much I love you. You have my whole heart, forever and always.
Your wife,
Caitlin