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One Year of Wedded Bliss!





Can you believe it's been a year already?


The seedling we planted on our wedding day, exactly one year later.

When I look back, it seems so much has happened, but it also amuses me to think we've been married a year already... like seasoned vets  ;)

My parents got us a room at Alderbrook as an anniversary gift, so we headed up yesterday to enjoy the evening together.  It was the perfect getaway and gave us the opportunity to relax and reflect on our first year of marriage (we also started a reflection journal that we'll update each year.  I posted the Year in Review section of it below)

The spot we got married!
Does this baby make me look fat?  ;)

Kev relaxing 

Me and the Bean relaxing


We headed to Robinhood Villages for dinner and were surprised with a private table by the creek.

When Kevin called to make the reservation, he'd mentioned our anniversary, so they set up a secluded table for us to enjoy; so thoughtful and special!



We left full and satisfied (Kevin had the Kobe steak, I had the French Baked Salmon), then meandered back to our hotel room for the serious business of cake eating.

We weren't sure how a frozen cake topper would taste one year later, but it did not disappoint.

Amazing!

My little cake toppers are now out of the freezer and enjoying the much warmer weather! 
A horrible picture, but it sure beats the others he took.
There's something a bit grotesque about watching a 40 week pregnant lady eat cake...in a robe

Below is our 1st Annual Lauckner Year in Review.


Feel free to skip over... (I mainly posted it for selfish / sentimental reason...)  :)


July
After our wedding, we left for our honeymoon to Greece and Turkey and returned on August 12th

August
Celebrated Tanya’s 30th birthday in Istanbul on the last full day of our honeymoon
Celebrated Kevin’s 29th over dinner at Le Pitchet and pre-dinner drinks at the market
Made the decision to purchase 350 NW 89th house!
Albert’s truck hits main support beam of house mere days after deciding to purchase

September
Moved into 350 on Labor Day weekend and began basement remodel with Craig Williams

October
“October with the Opsahl’s” (pumpkin carving, Scary Movie Night, and Halloween party with Queen cover band at the Tractor).  We went as girl scouts!

November
JT moves out and we finally have our 3rd bedroom!
November 20th: big news- We’re pregnant!! ...and have a pub crawl to attend that day  ;)
Tuesday before Thanksgiving- we tell Kevin’s parents the news over Skype
Cabin in Cashmere for Thanksgiving Wed-Sun
We tell Tanya’s parents the big news Thanksgiving morning

December
Buy Christmas lights for exterior only to find out we have no outside plug (Tanya is sad…)
Woke up Christmas party morning to a wall full of water which marked the first day of the “water window debacle”
Christmas party: Tanya “drinks” cranberry / 7up punch and Kevin upsets himself over tent assembly
Christmas Eve at Lucy’s (we tell Tanya’s family the big news)
Christmas Day at Tanya’s parents (we are about to tell the big news when Robert and Marie announce the same during their dinner toast!)
New Years at Dan and Anne’s house in Magnolia

January
Make it public to all family and friends that we’re pregnant

February
Kevin sends Tanya flowers at work for Valentine’s Day!
Sold the A4
Kevin hits a wall at CSG and starts looking for a new job

March
Tanya and Mom head to San Fran for their annual trip
Gender Reveal party (it’s a girl!) Amy and Kirk are in town for the celebration
Mike comes to visit for Spring break

April
Kevin starts at Loft9
We start our spring yard projects (taking out the driveway, building the deck, landscaping)
We host our first holiday (Easter dinner with Tanya’s parents, Victor, Richard, & Lucy).
Started on the nursery (setting up crib, painting, ect)

May
Baby shower at Lucy’s (Kevin attends, Amy is in town)
Overnight getaway to Port Townsend

June
Baby shower with friends
Sunbanks trip
Ladies at work throw me a shower

July
4th of July on Andy’s boat
Tanya starts maternity leave
We head to Alderbrook for our Anniversary!!



I love you so much Kevin and can't wait to embark on the rest of this life journey with you.  You are my best friend, partner in crime, personal confidante, emotional rock, and the perfect match for me.  

If the next 50 years is anything like the last, I count myself among the most blessed.





Happy Anniversary Lovies!



  
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Kevin said…
Thanks Love - What a great year! Love you...
Monday, July 25, 2011
mamie said…
Dad and I keep a reflection journal of all our anniersary celebrations! Yea to Robinhood's for giving you a special secluded table!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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