4 years and going strong

This is Denis and I this year at Josh's graduation



This was taken by rachel the christmas after our engagement...wow...look how short his hair is!



This is us last year at Nanette and Gabe's wedding. Denis was MADE for a tuxedo!



This was also taken last year over the summer when our family was getting family pictures taken. What a hottie he is!

It is hard to believe that only 4 years ago I was putting all of the finishing touches on my big day. For anyone who knew me 4 years ago, they would know that i was a tad bit stressed and overwhelmed with wedding plans, but still crazy excited about becoming Mrs. Denis Johnson. These past 4 years have had their ups and downs, there good times and bad, but i can say with all confidence that i am a better person now because Denis is in my life, so this blog is dedicated to my hot husband.

So, i thought i would take this opportunity to share with you a few of the things i have learned each year of my marriage! Here we go!

Year One:
- I learned that Denis will ask me everytime i go to the bathroom if i washed my hands AND check to see if the bar of soap is indeed wet.
- I learned never to put the peanut butter knife into the jelly jar WITHOUT cleaning it off first.
- Denis does indeed know everything there is to know about the cosby show.
- Denis does not like doing dishes, but he sure does know how to cook
- I learned that you have to choose your battles and not make a big deal out of little things.
- Money doesn't grow on trees
- i also learned that moving sucks

Year Two:
- Laughing with my husband is one of my favorite things in the world.
- I came to grips with the fact that i really stink at cooking
- I am extreemly sensitive
- I learned that a quiet night at home can be better than any extravagant night out
- Being in weddings in EXPENSIVE!... very very expensive...
- I now know eveything there is to know about the cosby show
- money still doesn't grow on trees

Year Three:
- Alias is the great show ever made
- I LOVE decorating for Christmas, and denis does not
- Denis looks good even with long flowing dreads, if not better than when we first got married
- Weddings are still expensive
- Having a spouse in college is hard...really hard...but i couldn't have been more proud to see him walk across that stage at graduation
- When driving in the car for significant amount of time, it is better if i sleep! it is the best for all.
-Moving still sucks!
- It is a bad thing when you forget your anniversary...

Year Four:
- I learned that my memory is fading and fast
- Sometimes stepping out in faith is hard, but it is exciting to see the Lord move in our lives
- I learned that my husband has so much wisdom, and that even if some things are hard to hear for the moment, that every word is truth and i needed to hear it.
- I was reminded over and over again what a silly man i married. we laughed ALOT.
- I learned that communication will never stop being important.
- The Philidelphia Eagles are the greatest football team ever!
- Our dream of working side by side in ministry finally became a reality
- Money may not grow on trees still, and it may make the world go round, but we have learned to make every dollar count.
- I have learned that Denis is the greatest man i have ever known and i am truly the luckiest woman alive.

I am more in love today that i was 4 years ago but not as much as I will be tomorrow or the day after that. Everyday i learn something new about life, marriage and my husband. I don't know what this next year will hold, but i don't need to know all those detials to know that my life is complete just being with Denis. The Lord has blessed us abundantly in life and for that we are truly thankful.

I love you denis. Even if i could, i wouldn't change a thing about these last 4 years. you have taught me so much about myself and what is truly important in life. You have taught me live for the moment but to dream big. You give me confidence, you give unselfishly, and you love me with all that you are. You are the love of my life and i will love you forever. Happy Anniversary baby. ( i remembered this year! YEAH)