365 days of happiness

Our first anniversary  

wait, what?!?

this has been the fastest & funnest year of my life so far-

Thanks Bent

for all that you do

all that you are

all that is

ours

you wash the dishes... all the time :) seriously thank you for that!

rub my feet

take care of A LOT of busy work I don't like to do

go above and beyond to show me your appreciation

tickle my back

play with my hair

bring home flowers for no reason, often :)

you sing me to sleep- LOVE LOVE LOVE that!

remind me to be nice to myself when I am being too self critical...

leave me sweet nothings in the form of love letters and art all over the house

you open my eyes everyday to this reality we call our life, I still feel like is a dream

How did I get so lucky?

typical bentley and michelle right here. 

G. Brothers Smokehouse BBQ to go (they catered for us), fortune cookies, and limonada con soda under the Gazebo at Mitchel Park. 

Our little space in SLO, the one where we held our ring ceremony.

Love, weddings, and our very own special day!

Tomorrow is our one year anniversary! I can not believe how fast time has flown by. A year ago today we were landing in Honolulu, rushing to get our marriage license to be on our merry way to the temple the following morning :) 

I remember thinking, wow even BORING buildings like the health department are gorgeous! 

I always wanted to get married on one of the hawaiian islands; my parents were married on Kona in flip-flops, a flowery print dress with only a stranger as their witness. I always hoped my wedding would be something like that when I found my other half. 
Simple, Small, and Sunny :) 

We fortunately had bentleys parents with us to celebrate our union!

We had all the sunshine anyone could have asked for.

I even wore my mothers flowery dress, 

and her white temple dress from her sealing.

Oh and don't think we missed out celebrating with friends and family as well!

We had TWO receptions (we know how to do it right!) one in Utah and a ring ceremony/reception in Cali

We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives, they made our receptions possible.

This month we had the pleasure of going to two weddings back to back already! 

Nothing like celebrating the commencement of loved ones' marriages to remind you of your very own special day.

yes we know our kids will have crazy curls!

Looking forward to tomorrow, reminiscing all day long with my best friend.

Photo credit to Mike Prior !

Engagement 1 year ago....

A year ago today my husband asked for my hand in marriage. A year ago today we began a new chapter in life with one another, hand in hand. 

Primer paso,

mano en mano.

(as our hand painted, home made reception plates say. we are a very crafty couple)

That night was full of surprises, family, the best of friends and good music. It could not have been any better. He asked me to marry him at his Music Academy graduation concert during his set (on stage) at SLO Brew. It was well planned and cleverly kept from he. He even called my best friends from out of town to make sure they could come to the concert and celebrate the moment with us :)

It was heavenly, dreamlike, perfect.

Thank you honey for taking such good care of me and working so hard.

Thank you for waking me when I am having a bad dream.

Thank you for 'back tickles' and rubbing my feet (my favorite) 

Thank you for singing to me and writing sweet love songs.

Thank you for your love notes.

Thank you for the often, no reason at all flowers.

Thank you for being such a spontaneous goof ball and knowing exactly how to make me relax and laugh.

Thank you for our fun, fun, fun adventures!

Thank you my darling.The best is yet to come!xoxo Mrs. Murdock