One. Uno. Ein.

A year ago something monumental happened.


It was the day where living for myself came to an end.




I became a bride.

The time has both flown and dragged on for me, it's one of those moments in life where you can't explain how it feels. But, when I try to see it from another perspective, I look at it as if I had a baby a year ago and then I'd have a one year old now, and that's bizarre. When I put myself in that position, I can sort of feel for my friends who are mothers already. Time is a precious, valuable thing. Time is of greatest importance.
So, what did we do on our grand 1 year?

We renewed our love and commitment.
We also had a whole day of time together.

This past year has been a crazy, emotional roller-coaster where somedays I felt so sure this is what God wanted, while other days I felt so displaced from the 19 year old girl I use to be.
I've changed.
And I've learned to not get offended when people who knew me then see me now say that I have changed.
It's natural - you DO change when you grow up and start a family, whether that's marriage or raising a child. They are all one in the same. But when I first heard those words "you changed" it was a negative connotation, it felt as if they said, "you're not Shaylee anymore."
But this is what I've realized since then:

I'm still Shaylee.

I'm Shaylee Meurer now. Not that a name can change a person or anything, but I can say that when I moved 1,500 miles away from home I realized who my true friends are, I became introverted because God suddenly gave me more of a quiet and gentle spirit which I would want anyday over an obnoxious one (lol), my crazyness settled down (I still have my moments), and I am bold in different ways now.
Moving away can change a person because the life that you once knew has changed - and if you don't learn to deal with that reality, all the good things in life will pass you by.

I have an amazing husband who loves me. He is thoughtful and does the cutest things like trying to surprise me even though I've got him figured it out and it usually doesn't work. Our tickling fights which usually lead to martial arts moves on each other keeps joy in our marriage, and there is still nothing better than the way he kisses me. I love this man with all my heart.



We spent last weekend in New Smyrna beach. We did all of the following:
*Chased Birds
*Ate at a fancy shmancy restaurant without being too cheap
*Watched a lot of movies on cable (we don't have cable at home so it was a special treat)
*Dreamed about what's next in our marriage
*Froze our butts off at the beach
*Stopped at a carnival on the way home
















It was marvelous.
And much needed!

I love you, David Meurer.
You were placed in my life by Jesus Christ Himself as an irreplacable gift.
With all the people in the world, I am so blessed to say I found the love of my life at such a young age. You are amazing just the way you are.
Here's to a lifetime more of memories!