1 year down and eternity to go

Well, can you believe it? Its been one year since we got hitched! We were married August 20, 2011 and we have loved every moment of married life. Of course there are the disagreements and trying to get used to the other persons quirks but that's what it's all about and we just love being married to each other. We are each others best friends and I speak for both of us (because I know Derek would say the same) its been the best decision each of us has made. Well, to celebrate our big 1 year anniversary I surprised Derek with a few gifts when he got home from work Friday. He opened up several gifts with little things that we would be using that night to celebrate such as a dinner certificate to Tiki Grill, (love love love this place, please go if you haven't it's off Brigham Road exit in St. George and its one of our favorite places to go) hotel reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn, and a few other surprises. We headed off to St. George and had a great time. Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Derek opening his presents for our anniversary.

Right before we head off on our trip

This was our hotel room view...it was really nice. 

You can't really see a whole lot of detail in this picture though.

Us just being happy and having fun celebrating our anniversary.

The next day we got up and just took our time relaxing and getting ready for the day. We headed to the St. George temple and did some sealings which was great to hear those reminded words and promises that we heard one year ago when we ourselves were getting sealed to one another. 

Here we are in front of the temple. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our celebration together. 

Oh yeah, me being the cool wife that I am got this for Derek for our anniversary. He has been wanting one badly and he promised me that he would sell his Nook if I did it. 

http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7

Yeah its a really fancy anniversary gift, but it makes him happy and maybe in the future in return he will get me a really awesome gift such as I have done for him (hint hint Derek when you read this.) :)

Technically its not our anniversary til tomorrow so we will be doing a little bit more celebrating then but since it was on a Monday and we both have work it was just easier and more enjoyable to do it on the weekend so that's why all the early gifts and trips and surprises and such. 

Happy Anniversary to Derek and Me! We are so happy and we can't wait to see what this next year of marriage brings.