So far, 28 years have been amazing.

My birthday is coming up, in June, and as I sat thinking about it this morning, I realized that with the 28th year of my life, comes the 11th year of having my husband in my life. 11 years. Insane. I don't remember when we officially met the first time....he was critiquing my swim stroke, I know that, but I do know that I was out of town for a while and when I came back, I saw him again on my birthday. June 11. I met some friends at the local YMCA to go out for my birthday, and he was there, practicing with his band. His band mates begrudgingly convinced him to sing Happy Birthday for me and the rest is as they say, history.

Sure, those first years were hard. We were in and out of a relationship together as we tried to figure out the other people in our lives. But, I wouldn't trade one minute of our life together. Because all the people in our lives have made us who we are today. And besides, who knows at 17 that the person they are falling for is destined to be the love of their life? ;)

Amazing how time flies. I never thought 11 years would get here. But here it is, and I still remember the butterflies and heartbeat skips this man caused for me all that time ago.

Honestly, turning 28 is pretty amazing. As I look back on my short life, there are so many wonderfully fantastic memories. Sure 11 years of it includes my amazing husband, but the first 17 include my amazing family and friends. I wouldn't trade one day of my life for anything and I know that I am incredibly lucky to have the had 28 years that I've had. So, on June 11, raise your glasses and toast to my birthday. ;) Here's to another 28 amazing years of life with all of you in it. 

"Love at first sight is easy to understand. It's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle."
-Amy Bloom

*pitter patter pitter patter*