10/15/2013
Two years have flown by! Not a day goes by that I don't consider how lucky I am. Looking back on how we started, I can't believe how amazing our marriage is. Beginning as a typical college fling, and making it through all the growing pains is a testament to the people we've become. And there. were. growing pains. We've learned how to be a couple while staying true to who we are as an individual. If nothing else, we should succeed because of that. We've learned to trust each other, then failed each other and had to regain that trust, which is always more difficult. I've gained faith in your commitment, and value your loyalty to me and our family above all else.
2012 USMC Birthday Ball
It wasn't easy to learn how to be a husband, and how to be a wife. There are so many unspoken requirements that you can't fathom until you are there. I'm so grateful for how hard you worked to become such a great husband, and in case I don't say it enough, that hard work has paid off. It's nearly impossible to think of any other couple that's as happy as we are. Do we annoy each other? You bet. It's never going to be perfect - how could two people love and have a passion for each other without disagreements?
Luke's first marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C.
We aren't the same person, and that's what makes us so great. I like to think that I keep you grounded, and help you keep perspective on life's frustrations. I try to build you up and remind you of how truly great and wonderful you are, when you are so prone to downplay your abilities and accomplishments. I want to always be your biggest cheerleader! You, on the other hand, help me to see the joy in life, and push me to be better in so many ways. You have never said a negative word against me or my many bad habits, but I try to fix them anyway, just to make you proud of me. Is there a better formula? I don't think so. You keep me laughing! I don't know how I would have made it out of the past year and change without your lightheartedness. You remained positive when I doubted we would ever be able to have a family, and told me you would love me and be happy even if we couldn't.
2012 Broncos season
We've weathered some serious emotional storms this year again - more like hurricanes. We have learned so much about each other through our grieving, and we can see the light at the end of that tunnel now, in the form of this beautiful baby girl that's half-baked. I can't ever thank you properly for helping me be strong and for being my rock through all these trials. Our family will be hard-won, and neither of us could ever forget that.
Mini vacation in Ouray & Durango, January 2013
Your protective nature that's emerged this year gives me such warm-fuzzies, knowing our daughter will have the biggest (figuratively and literally) fan and protector in her papa. I'm almost ashamed to admit that I have had doubts in the past about how you would cope with the changes that come with parenthood. Then again, I had doubts about myself too - doesn't everyone? I've seen how selfless and aware you are this year, and how you already have made changes to better accommodate our family. I promise to have more faith in that ability, and to trust that you'll make the best choices for our family. Knowing me, you can understand it's not easy for me to turn over the reins to anyone. You, however, have unknowingly made me admire you and trust you even more during this pregnancy.
Zack's wedding in Beaver Creek
Today may mark our 2nd wedding anniversary, but it fails to mention our 6 years of dating, and 8, almost 9, years of friendship. I never would have imagined going through as much as we have in two little years of marriage, but I can't imagine it being any easier. These tribulations have only increased my love and faith in you and our commitment to spend our lifetime together. I couldn't have picked a better partner, and I'm so so so glad you picked me too.
I know our third year of marriage is going to be the best yet - after all, we have this to look forward to:
Baby Girl Bolinger!
I can't wait to see you as a papa! I love you more than I ever thought possible, and I thank my lucky stars for leading me back to you, my love. Happy Anniversary.
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