8 years ago we spent a summer living in Olympia. I was getting ready to leave and he had just stopped by, a passing fling with zero plans or expectations. Mutual friends, sun-kissed barbeques, shows, beers, walking at night, many hours talking and even more driving. We taught each other things the other didn't know, we were a balancing act of opposites and growing closer by the day. He sold his backpack, bought me a handmade leather wallet and I realized he was in fact staying. We snuggled away our first winter in Port Townsend and spent the end of our first year travelling the country by car. We laid down roots in Washington State and willed ourselves to grow. And it worked. Everyday we grow each other in love, knowledge, compassion and commitment. Everyday we wake up in love, we're just happy to be here. Let's celebrate!