Our 1 Year Anniversary!

We woke up on our first full day--our 1 year Anniversary! It is so hard to believe that the wedding was already a year ago. In so many ways, it seems like just yesterday that we were able to share such a special day with so many of our close family & friends. And in so many other ways, it feels like an eternity because it's been a whole year since we've been home, or even back there in New England! Fortunately, after this wonderful week, we also get to go home to visit family just a few days after our return to LA!

"The first wedding anniversary is a special anniversary. This anniversary is the official end to the couple’s newlywed status. It sets the precedent for how a couple will celebrate their anniversaries in the future and reflects the romance of their newlywed year. How often do you eat year-old cake and are happy about it! Many people eat the top tier of their wedding cake on this day. The traditional reason for saving the top tier of a wedding cake was to use as a christening cake, though most modern brides and grooms save it to eat on their first anniversary for good luck and a sweet reminder of their special day."


Though we didn't spend our 1st Anniversary eating year-old cake (although we do plan to do that as soon as we get home to Vermont later in the month!), we were fortunate enough to spend it in beautiful, sunny Cabo, and enjoyed the majority of it relaxing pool/beach side--finally! We had been waiting to step foot in that infinity pool for YEARS now, ever since we discovered this resort while researching honeymoon destinations, way back in 2007! And the resort is more than living up to our expectations! Multiple organically-shaped pools, all along the beach view, have little foot bridges and waterfalls, and each one offers a slightly different temperature, starting off as bathwater and with each pool, gets a little more cool the further down you go. Of course, it's so hot here, the coolest pool is deliciously refreshing, and that's the one that Wheeler and I have found ourselves laying next to the most.
We are right on the Sea of Cortez, and the waves break right on the shoreline, causing some extreme undertow here at the resort. Hence, they do not recommend swimming in the ocean in our particular portion of the beach. Did I think that would stop Wheeler? I would be surely mistaken to think so. Of course, he decided the current was assuredly much overrated, and he was going to brave the enormous waves himself. As he sauntered down to the water, crashing high above our heads, people warned that he shouldn't go in by himself. Again, he was not to be deterred. I stood close by, and made sure that the lifeguards were also not too far away, in the event that SuperWheels happened to...get in over his head. The undertow WAS very strong, and fortunately Wheeler is a good swimmer, and smart enough not to test his luck too much. He had a few minutes of fun, and then (with my insistence), came back for a swim within the safe confines of the pool.
About 5 hours, not nearly enough sunscreen, and a nice start to our tans (errr...burns) later, Wheeler and I ended our wonderful first Anniversary with a romantic dinner at the renowned 5-Star restaurant right there at our resort, Pitahayas (courtesy as a wedding gift from my amazing friend & bridesmaid, Shibani!).

This restaurant is considered one of the best of all dining experiences there in Los Cabos, and we just so happened to have it right at our fingertips at our resort! We indulged in one of THE most exquisite meals we have ever had the pleasure of consuming. Located overlooking the beach, under a giant "palapa" roof, the restaurant was surprisingly empty, and Wheeler and I enjoyed attentive service and food that was beyond amazing. First, we started with some refreshing white wine, and had a toast to our first year of marriage. As they say here in Mexico to toast: "Arriba, abajo, al centro, pa dentro!" (Up, down, center, inside!). Next, we shared an appetizer of crispy, spicy coconut shrimp with a delicious mango sauce, after which, our waiter brought over a nice sorbet to cleanse our pallets, compliments of the house! Perhaps that was because we had both ordered some of the most expensive entrees off of the menu, haha! Wheeler had the seared tuna over some Asian-style noodles, and my filet minon over garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, and BBQed jumbo shrimp was out of this world!!! Needless to say, neither of us saved room for dessert.

After dinner, we decided to walk off some of the food, and took a stroll through the resort, ending at the bell tower, overlooking the property and the beach, with what appeared to be a full moon. Que romantico!I cannot imagine a better way to celebrate our first year of marriage! And if what they say is true about the first anniversary setting a precedent for future anniversaries, then I would say that Wheeler and I have a lifetime of romantic anniversaries to come!