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A Lot Has Happened in the Last Year

Today marks David and my one year wedding anniversary. It's funny to say that because we've been together (off and on) for almost 5 and half years, so to start over at one sounds silly:) When I look back at the last year, I realize how much has happened. I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again. I found out I was pregnant while we were already in the process of looking for a house to buy, and then on a whim, we decided to have a quick marriage to help with the bills and make things less complicated with having a baby. That's a big pill to swallow in such a short time. Don't get me wrong, I wanted to marry him and vice versa, but I had no idea my wedding would take place on a Monday in the Grundy County Courthouse:) I'm not complaining, I'm very greatful for everything I have and I'm know how blessed I am. I'm just saying it's not every girl's dream as a child that some day they'll get married in a courthouse, haha. I remember thinking, last year, at what life would be like at this time, this year. I found it really hard to actually imagine myself with a child, and now she's here and it feels like I've been doing this for years.

To celebrate our first wedding anniversary David and I took a trip to Columbus, Ohio to attend the Arnold Sports Festival. While it may not have been the most romantic place in the Midwest, it was something that David has always wanted to attend, and since it was so important to him, I knew I could stomach it for the weekend:)  It's an event that Arnold Schwarzenegger puts on in early March each year.  Some events that are included in the festival are the Arnold Classic which is the body building competition, bikini international, strongman classic, powerlifting, gymnastics, and there's also an Expo that is held for 3 days. We went to the Expo which is where we got to see Arnold, Jay Cutler-4x Mr. Olympia champion, Lou Ferrigno-who I quickly learned is the original Incredible Hulk, and some MMA fighters that I knew nothing about:)  It was a learning experience for me, and a dream come true for David.

                                                Branch Warren, a native of Texas was a favorite
                                              at the Body Building competition and he took home
                                             1st place along with a nice chunk of change-$130,000.
You all know who this guy is...I took this picture and the following one with my phone. 
It was pretty neat to see him in person, but I have to say, I don't think the person
who colors his hair does the greatest job;)
Lou Ferrigno-better known as the Incredible Hulk. I learned during his speech at the
 body building finals that he worked through lots of obstacles as a child
such as poverty and hearing loss.

Looking back on these pictures reminds me that while this may not have been the vacation I would have chose for us, it was a great experience. I got to see a lot of important and inspirational people, and I learned quite a bit from my all-knowing husband..he's smarter than he looks;) hehe.

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