Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:24 AM
Four years ago today I was lucky enough to marry my fine gent. I thought I loved him more than I could ever love someone on June 30, 2007; but four years later I am amazed at how much my heart has grown in affection and admiration for this wonderful man. It is hard to believe we have been married for four years. In some ways I feel like it was just yesterday, but in other ways I am so aware of how much both of us have grown, up and together, during the past four seasons.

There is no other person I would rather be gallivanting the world with, scheming big dreams with and living life with. We are a team. The first year of marriage was a lot of figuring out what it really meant to be a team, and everyday we are still learning about what it looks like to die to self & serve the other before ourselves. There is no one else I would want in my corner with me.  Those of us who find one to call our own who can truly be our teammate in life are the lucky ones of the world. Not everyone is so fortunate to have that in a partner, I recognize that and am so so thankful. 

For our first anniversary Chris surprised me and took me down to Canon Beach in OR, I fell in love with the place. I'm not sure if it was the leftover remnants of the Goonies or just the overall feeling of stepping into a sort of Narnia, but I have loved it ever since. This year we're going back and I can't wait to walk around the beach with a hoodie on my head, a latte in hand and the most amazing man in the world at my side. :)

Thoughts
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steph says: Monday, July 18, 2011, 06:04 PM

Beautiful! I would love to see one of your wedding photos! :)

steph says: Monday, July 18, 2011, 06:04 PM

Beautiful! I would love to see one of your wedding photos! :)

Whitney Schey says: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 09:30 AM

It's easy as a photographer to be intimidated by other REALLY talented photographers... but I never ever leave your blog feeling intimidated, or anything like it. I leave feeling INSPIRED and EXCITED to be courageous in my next undertaking. You fuel my creative pieces. Thank you.

Becky says: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 11:48 AM

Happy (belated) anniversary!! True teammates are what make this life livable - and super awesome. ;)

wrecklessgirl says: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 02:20 AM

so happy for you two! :) yesterday, i was just looking at that image of you two at cannon beach!

Kristen says: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 08:22 PM

Aw, what a great post! Happy (now belated) anniversary!

Kristen says: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 08:21 PM

Aw, what a great post. Happy (now belated) anniversary!

Katja says: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 01:27 PM

Happy anniversary to you - and to us, because 30th of June is our 5th anniversary too! :-)

Mumsie says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:37 PM

Happy anniversary! I just remember all the water on that day. Haven't seen rain around here for days now. Lucky to have such a wonderful daughter and son in law!

Kathryn Bradley says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 05:52 PM

Happy anniversary, you two! Hope you have a fabulous time in Canon Beach!

Alyda says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 03:13 PM

Love you two!

hayley says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 01:32 PM

Congrats you guys :) Enjoy your special day.

AmyPunky Photography says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:36 PM

Happy anniversary! What a sweet post about your husband!

neil says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 11:16 AM

Nice, Congratulations. I wish you many more anniversaries like this one. Greetings from Switzerland. neil

Dorothy says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 11:14 AM

love you two so much. enjoy this weekend, each other and Jesus :)

LINDSEYBELLE says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 10:28 AM

Incredible. I got shivers reading what you wrote. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Jon says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:53 AM

Congrats on the 4 years. Dying to ones self can be such a hard thing to do but when you find someone who makes it a bit easier, it makes life so much fun. Enjoy your break at Canon Beach.

Rachel Pick says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:48 AM

Congratulations you two! It is truly a gift to share life with someone you can grow with, inspire & support the other. Keep looking forward together and enjoy celebrating love! Inspiring.

rich says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 09:20 AM

congratulations! hope you guys have a great time!

Celine says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:58 AM

you both are so sweet! I love this photo, and the quote at the top. Love definitely makes me glad.

congratulations you two! happy annivesary ♥

yana says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:57 AM

May the love that you share Last your lifetime through, As you make a wonderful pair. Happy Anniversary. :)

monika rae says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:47 AM

You two are an incredible team. May your hearts be full of delight and wonder as you visit Cannon Beach again!

Megan Eckers says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:46 AM

What a wonderful post...such beautiful thoughts. :) Happy Anniversary!

Chantal says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:46 AM

Happy anniversary... you guys are adorable. Can't wait to see photos from Canon!

Andrea Brown says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:45 AM

Thank you for sharing this... To find someone who is truly 100% your equal is a rare thing and so precious. congrats on 4 wonderful years!!

julie harmsen says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:43 AM

happy anniversary you two love kittens!

Celine says: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 08:37 AM

you both are so sweet! I love this photo, and the quote at the top. Love definitely makes me glad.

congratulations you two! happy annivesary ♥