Eleven years ago today, I married my best friend. And somehow, after more than a decade together, I’m more in love with Kristy now than I was standing at that altar.
I know that sounds like something people just say. But if you’ve been lucky enough to find someone who genuinely makes every day better, you know exactly what I mean. Kristy is that person for me.
The One Who Makes Everything Better
Kristy has this way of grounding me when I’m spinning too fast. And if you know me at all, you know I’m always spinning — new projects, new ideas, new rabbit holes to dive into. She’s the steady one. The one who reminds me to eat, to step away from the screen, to actually enjoy what we’ve built together instead of always chasing the next thing.
She’s also the one who laughs at my terrible jokes. Eleven years in and she still laughs. That alone is worth celebrating.
What 11 Years Has Taught Me
Marriage isn’t what the movies sell you. It’s not grand gestures every day. It’s the small stuff — the coffee she has waiting when I stumble out of the office after a long night, the way she handles things when I’m buried in work, the patience she has when I explain some new AI project she never asked about but listens to anyway.
Eleven years has taught me that love is a choice you make every single day. It’s choosing to be kind when you’re tired. Choosing to listen when you’d rather talk. Choosing your partner over your pride. And Kristy makes that choice easy.
Adventures Big and Small
We’ve had our share of adventures — living in Central Florida means there’s always something to explore. From spontaneous day trips to quiet nights at home with Nikki curled up between us, it’s all been part of the story. And honestly? The quiet nights are my favorite chapters.
This blog category exists because of her. “Adventures with Kristy” isn’t just a label — it’s literally what my life is. Every day with her is one.
Here’s to the Next 11
I don’t know what the next decade looks like. More adventures, for sure. More late nights and early mornings. More of Nikki stealing our spot on the couch. More of Kristy being the best part of every single day.
Happy 11th anniversary, babe. Thank you for choosing me. Every day, for 4,018 days straight. I wouldn’t trade a single one.
Here’s to us. 🥂
