// One Year As Mrs. Flynn

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It's crazy to me that one year ago today I stood in front of this man, my hands shaking and eyes welling up, to declare my unshakeable loyalty and love. I stumbled on my vows, despite the unbelievable amount of time I spent rehearsing, and I even managed to spit on him mid-sentence (seriously!). I ugly-cried and my voice shook the entire time, the clouds sprinkled on top of us and the wind chilled us to the bone, we lost my wedding band at the alter (and never found it) and the DJ bailed the day before... but you know what? It was the best day. We laughed, we danced (oh, we danced!), and my nearest and dearest friends sang karaoke with me at the bar afterward. It really and truly was the very best day.

It seriously seems like just yesterday Mike was proposing to me under the illuminated Bradford Pear trees. Never did I expect the first year to zoom by so fast. In the past twelve months we've traveled, enrolled a kid in school (!!!), renovated a house, made huge business plans, argued about the laundry, and grown as man and wife, just to name a few. If you would have told me in 2006 that I would marry this boy, I'd have laughed in your face. I adored him, but we were just so young. Three years later and we were attached at the hip. It's been the same ever since! Sometimes our marriage just doesn't seem fair... it doesn't seem right that I could spend almost every waking moment with the same person and still stand the sight of him. I think we got really lucky in that regard. I've occasionally pondered what life would be like without Mike and I just can't. I can't fathom what my day to day life would entail. (I know what would happen to Mike without me though... He'd burn down the house! I swear that man does not realize there's an "Off" button on the oven... haha!)

In an effort to share just a little slice of our marriage, here are a few things I'm thankful for:
  • He always lets me have the outside of the Italian loaf bread. Mike likes the fluffy center so between us we've got it covered. It's the little things...
  • He cooks for me because despite my best efforts, I'm really just a lousy chef.
  • He indulges me in my love for all things pink and glittery.
  • He lets me put my freezing cold feet on him in the Winter to warm them up when we crawl into bed. (My toes are basically ice cubes... That man, I'm tellin' ya!)
  • He stands his ground where it counts, no matter how much I pester otherwise. (Sometimes I really do not need to have my way!)
  • He tolerates my insane coffee mug collection (and has even admitted to enjoying the morning routine).
  • He lets me sleep in a little bit later than him every morning if I want. Whether it's 30 minutes or 2 hours, he's incredibly considerate.
  • He's always happy to build any and everything my mind can conjure up. He's the very best handyman.
  • He zips up every pesky dress of mine that has a center-back zipper. (I have T-Rex arms apparently).
  • He's always "on" when I seem to be "off" (and vice versa) when it comes to being a parent. We balance each other out perfectly.
  • He blessed me with the gift of Toby. My life would not remotely be the same without that kid.
  • And even better, he allows me to be a mother to Toby. The very best gift of all!

I could write for days on end about how much I love this man, but I'll spare you all of the details because I'm already crying and we've got a bottle of wine to celebrate with! To make a long story short, I feel so very lucky to call this man mine. The first year was amazing. Here's to many, many more!

Happy anniversary, Mr. Flynn. Thanks for making me your Mrs.
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My very favorite photo of us. Such an honest depiction of our days together. Always laughing!


If you'd like to see more of our wedding, you can click here

Photos by Arrow and Apple

43 comments:

  1. wow, such beautiful pictures! you two are the perfect couple :)
    hope you have so much more beautiful and perfect years together, wish you the best ♥

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  2. you guys are newlyweds!!! great pics...congrats on one year, it only gets better!

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  3. This was a seriously lovely read Kaylah, put such a smile on my face. That is the sort of partnership I hope to have. Happy anniversary to the Flynns xxx

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  4. This is so, so beautiful. You got me all teary eyed! I hope that I will find someone that fits to me that well, someday. Congratulations and may you have many more wonderful years together. xxx

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  5. Congratulations and so happy for you!!! Can't believe how much Toby has grown in this year!! I also have to say how much I love your wedding photos, you guys did a great job :)
    xx

    mysmallrayofsunshine.blogspot.com

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  6. Happy Anniversary you two! So cute together!!

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  7. You're a gorgeous couple and family. Happy Anniversary!

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  8. You're a gorgeous couple and family. Happy Anniversary!

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  9. Awwwww, this whole post just made me smile! Happy anniversary to you two!!

    http://mariedarling.blogspot.com/

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  10. congratulations! your wedding pictures are so stunning :)
    xo, cheyenne

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  11. Your wedding photos are incredible - you can feel the emotion of the day flying off the images. Happy Anniversary and here's to many, many more wonderful years together. You guys are the cutest!!

    Jessica
    www.beingbarlow.com

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  12. Ps: I totally have T-rex arms too! My best friend calls me T-Bex!

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  13. Awww I loved reading this!! And wow time seeeeriously flies! A year already!! Congrats guys!! You are adorable. I hope we get to hang out one day.

    Love from the nj shore,
    Xo Jenny

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  14. I'm a silent reader, but felt the need to post after reading this; it really warmed my heart :-) Congratulations to you both on your first wedding anniversary. xx

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  15. this is a beautiful tribute to your marriage. it sounds amazing and full of passion, love, life, and creativity. happy anniversary!
    kw, ladies in navy

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  16. Congratulations guys. That last picture makes me imagine he has a really great laugh.

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  17. aww adorable! time surely flew by so fast. happy anniversary to you both

    The Young Bridget Jones

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  18. Oh Happy Anniversary, that list is the absolute sweetest! :)
    Amia

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  19. That was beautiful! I love reading about other people who are in love. Just wonderful to know about people who are feeling that happy. :D

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  20. I love this post...such a great year reflection. congrats!

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  21. Happy One Year to you both!! It sounds like you've been off to a pretty awesome beginning together!

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  22. Happy anniversary!! Y'all are too cute and sweet! It seems like yesterday I was reading the post about your wedding- seriously it's been a year already?! :)

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  23. Aw, Happy Anniversary! I can't believe it's been a year already! Cheers to many more!

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  24. A year already?! Jeez! Happy anniversary guys xxx

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  25. ah!!! You two are so stinkin' adorable!! I can not believe that it's been a year already!! It seems like just yesterday I was reading your post sharing all your photos from your big day!! Happy Anniversary!! xoxo

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  26. I welled up at this! A very happy anniversary to you both! x

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  27. I love everything about this. And I'm still kicking myself for having to miss your gorgeous wedding. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Love you!

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  28. This is so beautiful, Kaelah! Congratulations on your anniversary!!

    xox Sammi
    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  29. oh girl .. already one year?? crazy! time flies by sooo fast! but that is soo cute as always! i am happy for you and happy anniversary!

    jessie

    www.freaktvblog.de

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  30. Awww!!!!! This is adorable, Kaelah!!!! I felt this bubbly-butterfly feeling in My tummy reading what Your man means to You! I wish You all the best, and pray I can have something this true and everlasting, oneday!

    Loads of love, SJay!
    sweetswithfreaks.blogspot.com

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  31. Happy anniversary! I loved all your photos and how you can really see the bond between the two of you in them!

    I just got married in June, but I know our first anniversary will truly be something special! :)

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  32. OMG! I'm tots emosh from reading this! What a beautiful post xxxxx

    www.squidgymoments.ie

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  33. HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  34. I can not believe it has already been a year. I've been following your blog since nearly day one. I've emailed you on my own troubles with relationships, you are such an inspiration and it makes me so happy to see you happy. happy one year! <3

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  35. I can not believe it has already been a year! I have followed your blog since nearly day 1, I have emailed you about my past relationships, you are such an inspiration. happy one year! <3

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  36. I love this! Lovely and beautfiful pictures!

    http://daniaandjason.blogspot.com/

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  37. Love your blog. Love your vibe. Love that you found and married a great soulmate. And I love your Thankful list. :) Very sweet.
    I, too, am a super lucky girl and I married the nicest, funniest, sweetest, mostest thoughtfulest fella evah. We've been married 11 years and it still feels like we are dating. And the years whooosh by because of all the fun we have. Finding a soulmate is such a lucky treasure. Wishing you many, many happy years together!

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  38. This post was beautiful, Kaelah! I hope that one day I can be as happy as you are with a man xx

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  39. such a sweet post :) I'll admit I got a bit teary eyed reading it haha

    I started reading your blog a little bit before your wedding... I can't believe it's been a year already! Happy Anniversary :)

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB