I think it is great you have made it a year! I know how long a year can be in a BDSM journey, and how much can happen in that time!
I am so very pleased you are happy but more pleased that this year has allowed you and your husband to communicate and find out so much more about each other. I fully agree, COMMUNICATION is the key, without it everything just falls in a heap.
Hugs to you honey and I hope the next year is even better!