Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 08:37 AM
Today Chris and I have been married for three years! They have been the happiest three years of my life. Every day I wake up continually grateful and humbled that I get to be married to such a fantastically brilliant and truly beautiful person. When Chris and I got married, that meant forever. To us marriage means working through times that may not be easy. Talking things through when all you want to do is shut down... it means choosing to love one another with each passing moment. The absolute joy of being married to your soulmate cannot be put into words... being with him gives me wings.

When I'm with him I feel alive, understood, unstoppable, confident, clear headed, free, excited, hopeful, strong, bold, selfless, loving, passionate... he makes me better. He is my yin and I am his yang. We fill in each others gaps. Where I am weak he is strong. I feel so completely thankful for him. 

Every year we take a little overnight trip somewhere to celebrate or anny. For our first anniversary we went to Cannon Beach, OR and last year we went to Victoria, B.C. This year we are just going to hop in the car without a plan and see where we end up... kind of a "choose your own adventure" of sorts ;) It will be good for us to crawl out from behind our editing caves and go just be together and celebrate.

Thoughts
Add a Comment View Comments (22)
Sarah Gattis says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 04:20 PM

A belated congrats on year three! You guys are awesome and your work is as amazing as ever!!! Keep goin' strong in love and life!!!

Jenn Best says: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 10:47 PM

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY!!!

Truc says: Friday, July 2, 2010, 03:04 PM

What a wonderful post. Congrats and happy anniversary!

laurie says: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 10:56 PM

it may be hard to believe that things could be better than they are right now when they probably seem pretty perfect .... but it continually amazes me how the love between husband and wife can grow year after year! It truly is a beautiful thing. Happy anniversary to you two wonderful people!

galen says: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 08:19 AM

choose your own adventures are the best. enjoy! and congratulations :)

Katja says: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 12:45 AM

How crazy! Yesterday we had our wedding anniversary too! 4 Years now... :-)

Amanda H says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:17 PM

Cheers to the couple who makes me see that it's worth the wait. I LOVE YOU BOTH!!! -Bestie

josh solar says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 06:38 PM

Congrats you two, from the bottom of my heart, CONGRATS. I love when 2 people find their soul mates and happily spend the rest of their lives together. 3 years is a great start on 50, and I can tell, even from the few interactions we've had, that you'll be just as happy 47 years from now as you are today, and that makes me smile. LOVE ALWAYS WINS.

Karlie Jones says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 03:56 PM

Congrats to you both! So happy for you! Enjoy your adventure! :)

Julie says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 11:39 AM

You guys are so awesome, congrats!!

kylie says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 11:03 AM

I have had the urge lately to hit I-90, turn down some little unknown highway, and let it take me to whatever funny little Washington town I can find. I hope your guys stumble on something amazing! Happy 3 years!

Spencer says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 10:55 AM

So pumped for you guys!! You two seem so great!!

WeddingXpert says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 10:13 AM

I'm such a fan of your work. Congratulations on the anny, enjoy yourself!

Marilyn Sanchez says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 10:06 AM

Many Congrats! To many, many, many more years together...and then some. :)

-M

josh mccullock says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:54 AM

raising my glass to you both and wishing you many more years of happiness and combined bad-ass creativity, congrats Rhoads fam !!

jamie delaine says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:37 AM

i just got home from victoria yesterday! enjoy your trip, rhoads.

Maureen Nikonov says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:34 AM

Such a beautiful post. I love your reverence and passion for marriage because I couldn't agree more, it's amazing. And so are anniversaries...have a wonderful one! :)

Rebecca Hansen says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:18 AM

Happy Anniversary guys! I hope you have a wonderful time :)

diane says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:18 AM

congrats you two crazy kids! you guys fit each other like gloves and i hope your 3rd anni adventure takes you somewhere as beautiful as you two are.

Katie says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:06 AM

Happy anniversary!!! I hope you have such a wonderful day! Seriously, marriage is the best, and nothing compares. :)

Kate Whitmore says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 09:04 AM

Have fun celebrating Year Three & envisioning an amazing Year Four!

johnna brynn says: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 08:54 AM

Congratulations! and bountiful Blessings to your future!