5 years

5 years ago today, Ben and I got married. 5 years ago tomorrow, we watched Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" at the Super Bowl while we were on the first part of our honeymoon at a darling B&B in SLC. Not sure why the former milestone is one I seem to always remember every year on my anniversary, but I do.

I can't believe it's been 5 years. That kind of makes me feel ancient. I remember on our 1st anniversary, I couldn't picture what 5 years would be like. As with most people, the first few years of marriage was hard! There were times I think both B and I wanted to give up, but just this morning we both commented that we are so glad we didn't. Ben's taught me a lot, mostly about myself, in the last 5 years and I'm glad he has continued to love me and be patient with me.

After we left our reception at The Old Meeting House on Saturday, January 31, 2004, we were driven via stretch Explorer limousine to a little B&B. It was obvious we were both exhausted from a long and exciting day. As if to set a sensitive and caring tone to our marriage that has existed since day one, Ben spent about 30 minutes (no exaggeration here) taking out what seemed to be literally thousands of bobby pins out of my hair. We sat by the fireplace simply discussing our day as he pulled one bobby pin out at a time and handed them to me. He continues to do so much for me--small, simple, yet significant things.

I love you, B!