Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

It's hard to believe that exactly one year ago at this time, I was getting ready to have my hair and make up done for the best day of my life. Many people say your wedding day will go by so fast and that you will hardly remember everything. The day DID go by in a flash, however I was able to step back and take in everything. I happen to be blessed (or cursed...depends on how you look at it) with an extraordinary memory. Because of this, I remember my special day quite vividly.

I remember:

• Not sleeping at all the night before because I was so excited and nervous
• Finally getting out of bed around 6:00 AM because I knew I wouldn't be able to go back to sleep. After being awake for about an hour, Diane woke up and we went to Panera together. She told everyone we ran into "My friend is getting married today!"
  
• Crying for no reason at all while getting my make up done.
• Looking into the mirror in the bridal suite at Berg and feeling beautiful
  
• Seeing James for the first time...in the alley outside the elevator doors
• Walking down the aisle and seeing the smiling faces of my wonderful friends and family
• The amazing spread of food...and realizing that the macaroni and cheese bar was worth every pretty penny we spent on it.
• The stress of trying to get around and say hi to everyone
• Cutting the cake...we had no idea what we were doing
  
• Our first dance ("When You Say Nothing At All" - Keith Whitley
  
• The crowded dance floor during "Jump On It"
• Showing up at our gorgeous hotel room at The Raphael...and then realizing I didn't have my overnight bag: no toothbrush, no face wash (washing layers of MAC make up off with hotel soap is pretty painful), no change of clothes, no sexy wedding night lingerie...somehow I didn't let it bother me and we ended up having a great night regardless.

It was an amazing day and every day since has been another memory to add to the books. Happy anniversary, Baby. I love you!