Three years

Three years down, and hopefully another fifty-three or more to go!


Last night we continued our tradition of visiting the Landmark Center, taking photos, and reminiscing over that fabulous day there.  I really hope we are doing this 40 years from now.

I spent some time looking at our wedding photos yesterday, and that day feels like just last week and yet also a lifetime ago.   I'm so thankful for our photos to jog all the memories I have tucked away from that day. 

Like, for example, the moment that Jon smeared cake all over my face.

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Or when Alicia admitted to staring at my chest during some photos because she didn't know where else to look.  LOL.

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Or when we tried to do a fancy twirl (in front of 100+ guests) during our first dance and failed.

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Or the endearing moment when Jon walked his grandma down the aisle.

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There was the moment Jon thanked everyone for joining us on MY big day.  (It's true, it was my day).

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And when the Pastor had us do a group hug after we said our vows, because why not.

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The food.  Oh, the food.  I wish I had had the appetite to sit and eat all night.

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There was the dreaded bird poop incident.

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And jumping in the park.

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And unusual requests by the photographer, like surrounding my face with flowers.  Not awkward at all.

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The drapery that we hemmed and hawed about but eventually added on (thanks Mom), which turned out to be a smart decision and great accent piece.

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And let's not forget when my sister told everyone that I used to hit her in the head, repeatedly, to get my way.



Most of all, I remember being surrounded by people I love, celebrating the start of a wonderful life with my husband.  No photo necessary to remember this, but I'll close with this one that I love.

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Comments

  1. AliRoseSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Looooooooove this post. Great memories. And I had forgotten so many things about that day. So fun buddy.

    Also, your face in that bird poop picture is PRICELESS!

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  2. Clark FamilySeptember 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Awe... What fun memories!

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