climbing mountains

this past week was probably one of the biggest climbs in life for matt + i.  sometimes i've felt less like we're climbing a mountain, + more like we were climbing a sheer cliff.

he is my hero.
he was so swamped with finals, his internship, + work.  and some of his career dreams changed with a phone call.  add a pregnant wife to the mix, he takes the cake.
my heart wanted to just set all the papers aside, and hold him.  to somehow erase all the stresses.
but i knew what i'd be stealing: the view from the top.

i knew he needed + wanted to put forth his best effort to his work, to know he gave it his all.
i also knew he studies best without me hovering, so my dad and lauren kidnapped me on their overnight moab trip during the worst of his finals.

haha.  lauren always reminds me to laugh more.  to make a memory, + enjoy the moment.

it was nice to get some fresh air, + perspective.

i was reminded to open my eyes.

to broaden my view.

 to appreciate the little things.

and to enjoy the ride, with every twist and turn of the road.

i know there have been many twists and turns in our road lately.

but i'm genuinely excited to see where they take us.

i'm so proud of your hard work,

your loving nature,

the smile that never gets wiped from your face,

+ your unfailing faith.

you made it.

 the journey + your potential, are only beginning.

we love you + stand by you.  

maybe sometimes closer than you want us to. ;)

we made it to this peak.
i couldn't be more proud of you, matt.
i'll always be at your side.
i'm excited for the unknown road ahead.