2 Years

Okay, I’ll admit – this was an impromptu post, but it had to be done.

Two weeks ago today (13^th July) Kev and I celebrated our two year anniversary.

Originally I was going to post about our day, and what we got up to, but I felt discouraged by the photographs so… I didn’t. But I really wanted to share with you about Kev’s and I celebration of our two years because it means that much to me.  

Two years, in comparison to twenty years, is almost nothing but for Kev and I it’s an immense triumph. 

We’ve been through a lot together. Good and bad. But not for one moment have I thought to myself “what am I doing with this guy?”

As you may already know from previous posts, Kev is my best friend, my boyfriend, my everything. And ultimately I enjoy his company. And he deserves this recognition. Even if I do post about him a little bit too much, I’m forgiven, right?

So, let’s raise our glasses and say cheers to a big two years for our never-ending, unconditional love.

To end this post, I will leave you with five things I appreciate and love about my best friend.

+ his smile
+ his laugh
+ his sense of humor
+ the way he comforts me when I’m having a terrible day
+ his support

p.s These photos were shot today, and both Kev and I were spending a lot of time with Bella, so excuse her cheeky little self. 

I Love You Because

“In you I’ve found the love of my life and my closest, truest friend” - Unknown

So, just last week I was wandering around on Bloglovin’, as I do, and I stumbled upon Louise’s post I Love You Because.

Reading through the post I felt as though I related to Louise so much in ways I couldn’t explain, even if I tried. The way she spoke about how she was “quick to temper” and was quick to see her significant other’s flaws – it was almost as though Louise took the words right out of my mouth. Or mind.

And it’s true what Louise’s friend, Clare, advised “instead of a quick ‘love you!’ try saying ‘I love you because…’ It “struck a cord” with Louise, just as well it did for me, and so I felt as if it was appropriate to do the same through a blog post tonight.


Dear Kevin,

001.       I love you because you can tolerate me like no one else has before.

002.       I love you because you take care of me when no one else is there to take care of me.

003.       I love you because you manage to make me smile when I’m at my lowest.

004.       I love you because you love me for who I am – you say I don’t need make-up, or fancy dresses to impress you or to make me look beautiful.

005.       I love you because you respect me.

006.       I love you because you trust me.

007.       I love you because you support me endlessly.

008.       I love you because when I’m beyond stubborn – always almost – you stay with me.

009.       I love you because you understand me, and hold me when I have my crazy anxiety attacks.

010.   I love you because you always try.

011.   I love you because you’ve turned me into an optimist rather than a pessimist.

012.   I love you because you let me talk endlessly about my future. The day I marry, the day I have children.

013.   I love you because you lie with me, and watch the sappiest, sentimentalist, and foolish romantic films of all time.

014.   I love you because you’re you. 

As Louise said "whoever it is you're saying, 'I love you' to, I'd encourage you to add a 'because' on there and strengthen your sentiments so much more"