Happy Anniversary to Us!

A year ago (tomorrow!) I married my best friend. Our wedding was perfect...brunch, friends, family and lots and lots of love. It was an amazing day and I wouldn't change anything about it. The day after our wedding we loaded up the car and took our first roadtrip as a married couple. Soon after that we were moving into our first apartment and starting our lives together.

When I saw Jennifer and Dustin's top ten list of their first year married, I knew I had to do the same thing. So, after you check out our list make sure you check out their fantastic list! 

Top Ten of our First Year!

One: Our Wedding Day

Sure it's probably cliche to put our wedding on the list...but it's what got it all started! We had had 70 people at our wedding, close family and friends. It was the least stressful day ever. The food was amazing, we laughed, we danced, I couldn't have asked for anything more perfect! We have tons of wedding pictures...and I'm only going to tease you with one of them!

 Two: Bringing Little Miss Miley Home

We brought Miley home on April 17. I spent a week searching for a beagle, we found someone who said she had a full-blooded-beagle. HA! Miley has to be the tallest beagle on the planet if that is true! She is the cutest, sweetest puppy and really completes our little family!

 Three: Kaleb's Visit

Kaleb spent two weeks with us over the summer. We did alot! Mini-golf, bowling, zoo, aquarium, beach, roadtrip to South Carolina, and on his last night here....Medieval Times! We all had such a good time with him here...Miley misses her little buddy!

  

 Four: Massachusetts for 24 Hours

We flew into Boston at 8AM, went to a my uncle's luau themed wedding, and left the following morning. It was the most fun we've ever had in 24 hours! Lots and lots of alcohol, a hangover on a plane, and crazy memories. Things like this makes me wish Massachusetts was closer to North Carolina!

Five: Paul McCartney!
 My sister and her (then) boyfriend came down for a week of fun...on the agenda: Charlotte and Paul McCartney! We went out for delicious sushi and ended the night with Sir Paul. It was amazing hearing him sing Hey Jude and all the other favorites. I physically had goosebumps the entire show. You need to see him in concert!

Six: Wine and Beer Festivals

So I'm cheating, these are actually two different weekends with our favorite couple, Carmen and Mike. Lots of alcohol and lots of fun. Really, that's all that needs to be said!

  Seven: Mom and Dad in North Carolina

Mom and Dad came down for Columbus Day weekend. We did lots of touristy stuff, me and Mom did some shopping and the guys went golfing. I love that Danny and my parents get along so well. These pictures are from our dinner at Olive Garden...I gave Danny a kiss, then Mom and Dad made fun of us!

  Eight: Halloween at the Colwells

This was on Jennifer's list too. I think we all credit this night for the reason Everclear can't be found on North Carolina shelves anymore. Great night...awful hangover!

  Nine: Christmas in Massachusetts

Ten days in Massachusetts, two crazy puppies and lots of memories! Miley had her first taste of snow! Danny and my Dad went "couch shopping," which was really an all day Christmas party. Nerds! But it was great to just get away for a few days and spend time with the family!

  Ten: Disney!

By far the best part of the year. I love Disney and I secretly already want to go back! (Okay, it's really not a secret!)

Tomorrow starts another year of amazing memories!

Top 10: Vacations

I love love love traveling. This is my top ten list of vacations...in no particular order. I don't think I could order them if someone asked...each trip was different and amazing in it's own way. In a little over a week me and Danny will be taking our first vacation together! So, without further ado...here's the list!

1. Ireland 2006

If you have never been to Ireland...what are you waiting for? People always tell you how green the grass is...but you have no idea what that means until you see it. This was a quick trip over Thanksgiving break..but we fit so much in! We traveled by train and were able to see all sites...and we had Thanksgiving dinner in an American pub! If you go to Ireland...stay in a Bed & Breakfast...there is nothing quite like Irish hospitality (and bacon!)

2. France and England 2004

This was a trip I took with my high school. I was a senior and leaving the country for the first time! My Mom packed secret notes for me to open everyday while I was gone, I still have all of them. We stayed in London for one sunny day and I fell in love with Indian food. Then we hoped on the train and headed to Paris. I was scared shitless as an American in Paris...but managed to have a good time! And walk down the stairs of the Eiffel Tower...alone. Did you watch Channel 1 in high school? I totally met Derek Shore!

 3. Aruba 2008

One word to describe this trip? Amazing. We were celebrating my grandfather being cancer free. I danced on a bar, ate yummy food, visited a sunken ship, and got a BAD sunburn. If I could relive any trip...this would be it!

   
4. St. Thomas 2007

This was another family trip. Beautiful weather, lots of iguanas (they are like squirrels there!) and lots of alcohol. To this day my sister claims she was "boat sick." We did some snorkeling, took a trip to St. John and spent a lot of time in the sun!

5. Jamaica 2009

Me and my sister went on a craaaazy trip to Jamaica. Our hotel was all inclusive..I was at the bar every morning while she soaked up the rays. We danced our butts off at Margaritaville. And went snorkeling in the middle of the ocean. If you can survive Jamaica, you can survive anything!

6. New York City 2007
I've been to the city a few times, but this was my favorite! I went with my Mom, sister and my mom's friend. We saw a bunch of musicals, shopped, ate...and saw Maya Angelou at Bobby Flay's restaurant. If you have never eaten at the Mesa Grill, get your booty there ASAP!

   
7. Wilmington, North Carolina 2005 - 2009

These were the ultimate tourist trips. We went down to stalk the cast of One Tree Hill. We were extras twice, found all the houses and met some of the cast. We went to the charity basketball game, visited all the shooting sites...and geeked out the entire time!

  
8. Myrtle Beach 2008 & 2009

Roadtripping with friends can be amazing! We did the roadtrip from Massachusetts twice...and each time was so much fun! In 2008 we did all the touristy stuff and got tattoos. In 2009 we ate pizza with strangers and pretended to be mini-golf champs!

9. Washington, DC 2009

I went to DC with church in 2000 and 2001, but this was my first time visiting someone who lives there. I went on a private tour of the Capitol, went to a local bar where I had to make my own drink, went to a DMB concert and saw the stairs from the Exorcist!

  
10. Summerville, SC 2009
I have family in Summerville. I took Amtrak down from Durham, NC and spent the week with my family. It was hot hot hot, spent time with my cousins, and relaxed!