Our Anniversary Tradition

I LOVE traditions. I don't know why, but my guess is that it gives me something to look forward to about holidays. Traditions are just fun!

My favorite thing about this tradition is that it doesn't have to cost any money, yet there is meaning behind it. It's simple. Each year we pick a song that represented the previous year. It's also a lot of fun when we hear these songs later because it reminds us of each other. Then, on the evening of our anniversary, we play all of the songs in order and dance to all of them. It is wonderful.

This was our song while we were dating:

Smile by Uncle Kracker

Our wedding song:

Keeper of the Stars by Tracy Byrd

Our 1st Anniversary song:

Lovin' You is Fun by Easton Corbin

And for our 2nd anniversary, we picked a song that reminds us of our love for Alaska and the many fun memories we have created this past year in this wonderful State.

Alaska, My Home by Midtown Revival

(You need to fast forward to 0:18 for the start of the song)

3rd Anniversary:

Sweet Pea by Amos Lee

4th Anniversary:

Change Your Mind by Sister Hazel

5th Anniversary:

One Call Away by Charlie Puth

6th Anniversary:

Lead Me by Sanctus Real

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