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Happy 26th Birthday, Husbie!!!! :)

Twenty-Six things I love about you, in no particular order…

1. I love your superhero-loving, documentary-watching, dorky side.
2. I love your face when you’ve just woken up from a nap. Holy cute.
3. I love your Chandler dance.
4. I love that you’re so supportive of all my crazy dreams and ideas.
5. I love your passion for students and seeing the Lord use you as an incredible youth pastor.
6. I love your sense of humor.
7. I love that you never have trouble polishing off a plate of cookies, so I’m not tempted by them at a later time.
8. I love that you listen to me with genuine care and interest.
9. I love that you’re so disciplined. Hopefully, it’s rubbing off on me.
10. I love that you take an interest in photography because you know it’s important to me.
11. I love that you always accompany me to Goodwill for my 3 hour thrifting adventures.
12. I love that you’re a little weird.
13. I love your leadership.
14. I love your pointy little faux-hawk. :)
15. I love that you’re so selfless and always put others first.
16. I love that you can have an entire conversation with me in Friends quotes.
17. I love that you always take the #noleygirl out at night because I’m afraid of the dark.
18. I love how passionate you are about teaching the truths of Scripture with boldness and integrity.
19. I love your adorable smile. :)
20. I love that you always prioritize spending quality time with me.
21. I love how worked up you let yourself get when it comes to the Braves and really ridiculous infield fly calls.
22. I love that you always wake me up so nicely because you know I am NOT a morning person.
23. I love your constant faithfulness to the Lord and His leading.
24. I love that you love to cheer against the University of Florida, almost as much as I do.
25. I love how handsome you are.
26. I love that you are such a gentleman and open every door for me.

Happy Birthday, babe! :)

Do you ever have a day that feels extra Monday-ish when it isn’t actually Monday? Yeah, that’s how I’m feeling today. Aaron is out of town this week, I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather, and ups and downs of Fayetteville weather is about to drive me insane. Like any normal girl would do, I turned to some mindless Pinterest browsing, hoping this would cure Tuesday’s case of the Mondays. Almost instantly, I stumbled upon this graphic of my favorite CS Lewis quote:

source: Baylee Hart

It got me to thinking, as a Christian, shouldn’t my everyday feel like a Monday? If I’m truly seeking the Lord daily and finding my satisfaction only in Him, I won’t ever be able to find my satisfaction in the weather, my health, or my relationship with Aaron. While all of these things are undeserved blessings from the Lord, my desires should always reach past the things of this earth, towards the glory of eternity. I could probably work on my case of the grumpies a little bit (okay, a lot), but maybe living with a case of the Mondays is just what I need to keep eternity on my mind.

Happy Tuesday!

 

One year ago, you tied that skinny tie and buttoned the grey suit that we’d picked out for the day.

One year ago, I drank my last cinnamon dolce as a single woman while I got all prettied up to meet you.

One year ago, I put on the most beautiful gown that I’ve ever worn.

One year ago, I was ready to trade in “Hightower”.

One year ago, my mom miraculously got the dress zipped, despite the fact that it had been altered a size too small.

One year ago, all the details that we spent HOURS working on finally came to life.

One year ago, I saw you for the first time that day, and you’d never looked so good.

One year ago, we were surrounded by the most amazing friends and siblings that we could ever ask for.

One year ago, I had the world’s cutest flower girls totally steal the show, but I didn’t mind. :)

One year ago, we took a few deep breaths and nervously prepared for the ceremony.

One year ago, I did the ugly cry all the way down the aisle because I couldn’t believe that God had chosen me to be your wife.

One year ago, we had three of our amazing mentors officiate our wedding because why stop at one?! :)

One year ago, I stared into your eyes and also straight into the sun, causing slight blindness and a whole lot of sweat.

One year ago, we were pronounced Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Crawford, and I had the greatest kiss of my life.

One year ago, we each gained a new family.

One year ago, we got super behind on our wedding timeline because we took so many pictures, but I really didn’t care. :)

One year ago, we danced to the song that I’d had picked out for my future husband since 2006, Until You.

One year ago, we had a blast breaking it down on the dance floor.

One year ago, the waiting and distance were finally over, and all of my dreams came true.

One year ago, we embarked on this crazy adventure called “life” as husband and wife.

I love you, Aaron!

pictures by Julie Cate