Ode to 2011

*I made a book for Brian for Christmas celebrating our "First Full Year" together.

It's kinda cheesy,
(and I don't do mushy on this blog very often) 
but it was a great way to review such an eventful year.
Enjoy.

2011

I was still getting used to being your wife,

And realized quite soon that sports is your life.

You tested my patience and learned that was bad,

But learned how to cheer me up when I'm sad.

We each had our things that took us away

Which helped us remember to cherish each day.

Celebrating success and having fun with our friends;

The fun at our house just never did end.

There was that one time where we played "Mom" and "Dad."

And nobody died, for which we were glad.

We saw all the sites and the Smithsonian,

And you were so cute taking all of it in.

Our summer was full of traveling fun,

And we didn't stop until we were done.

From the Twin Falls up north to the Florida sun,

It was a nice break from our life on the run.

The trip of the year that seemed long overdue

To that magical place where dreams do come true.

Throughout the whole year in our ups and our downs

You did all you could to keep off that frown.

From rainy day dates to mad shopping sprees,

You made it a point to take care of me.

We made it a year -- the best year of my life.

I can't say enough, "I love being your wife!"

And so I give thanks to the good Lord above

For giving me someone so easy to love.

I hope as we go through these years up ahead

That we may not be filled with regret or with dread.

But this much I know and all I can say

Is I'm so glad I get to be with you each day.

I love you, Brian.

Thanks for a great 2011!

Love much,

Beth