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Because of my postpartum depression (see this post for more information), and because Brandon needed to focus on getting through the second year of medical school, my mom and sister Sydnee flew to Portland to visit us.

My sister Sydnee was already out helping us, and the five of us had Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving Dinner 2013

A few days after Thanksgiving, with Oliver a month old, my mom drove Oliver and me to Utah so could have the help and support I needed. It's one of the better decisions

Bittersweet

I love this little man.

I love him so much it makes my chest tight and it's hard to breathe.

It's almost a physical pain.

I want him to stay my baby forever.

While I do not miss those first long months with little-to-no sleep at all, I miss the snuggles and holding him as he slept on my chest. I miss listening

A Year and Loving It.

So this post is almost a month late, but better late than never, right?

On July 10th, Brandon and I celebrated our first anniversary.

I know, we've been married for a year already?
This past year has been the best year of my life. I was trying to think of the top ten things that had happened to make it so great, but I could only think of the one obvious one (we got married!), and that wasn't very insightful. I discovered, however, that what made this year exceptional (besides the one obvious one) was all the little moments spent together.
I love being married and I love my marriage.

I love my husband.
I am so grateful for him. I'm still kind of stunned when I consider how much he loves me. He is my best friend, my love, my other half. Everything good in me, no matter how small, he discovers.
I love him to bits and I can't imagine living my life with anyone else. I am looking forward to many more years together.

Love you Bran. 

P.S. For our anniversary we took a trip to Salt Lake for a day. We walked and shopped or relaxed in the pool/hot tub at our hotel. We also ate a lot of delicious food (P.F. Changs...). Brandon's favorite thing (aside from spending so much time with me, of course), and one of mine too, was the Gateway Grand Hall. I love history and old beautiful buildings and Brandon loves music. Whistle/hum/sing in this hall, and it doesn't just echo, it sings back.