The New DeLews' Anniversary!

This past weekend was The New DeLews' first anniversary weekend! *queue applause and unruly cheering* Yep, we made it. And what did we do to celebrate this monumental event? Romantic getaway to an isolated cottage? A trip to the Bahamas? Although those would be cool options, we didn't quite get there. Instead we took a road trip with 5 college friends in cars with no A/C to meet up with other college friends at the Powell's wedding- and it was quite a wonderful trip. On Saturday the ladies and I got to put-put around town all day, take mallets to crabs, and absolutely enjoy the beautiful wedding festivities. Since many of the boys were in the wedding, they ate a big breakfast, played in the pool, and then got all swanked up for wedding pics. Woot woot to the Powells!

And actually, besides the sleeping in separate beds part, it was a fantastic way to celebrate our anniversary. A year ago we were hanging out with all these friends in preparation for our wedding. It was fun to be on the other end of it this time (i.e., not getting married) and to reflect on God's faithfulness over the past year in our lives and in our friends' lives. We are just so thankful.

Sunday was our official anniversary (May 23rd!), and we spent it eating Panera Bread with about 11 other friends and then roadtripping it in 90 degree weather (reminder- no A/C) with complete focus and fervor so that we could make it home in time for the LOST finale. At 7:30pm we pulled into Chicago, dripping with sweat and stains on our clothing from eating atrocious fast food in the car, and ran into our friends' apartment on the south side, just in time to make a quick salad and watch LOST. It was a great end to our anniversary weekend.

Sometime in the next few weeks we hope to officially celebrate our anniversary in a super romantic way, but the truth is, a weekend full of friends and celebratory events was perfect for the New DeLews. This is how we roll. We really do believe in community- which means we share all aspects of our lives with each other. And I'd have it no other way.