.The History of Love.

You asked me to prom.

You took me on dates.
You asked me to be your girlfriend.
You told me you loved me.
You told me you would try this long distance.
You told me you were proud of me.
You spent hours on the phone.
You drove hundreds of miles.
You told me you missed me.
You planned your future with me.
You asked me to marry you.
You made me a wife.
You searched endlessly for our first house.
You bought us a perfect home.
You loved my family.
You took adventures with me.
You grew to crave travel too.
You sought advice from me.
You taught me.
You bought me flowers, even when I told you not to.
You acted ridiculous with me because it was fun.
You told me to follow my life vision.
You assured me over and over and over, that I could do it.
You held my hand when I got nervous.
You let me be me.
You told me you were ready for a baby.
You were my shoulder to cry on when it wouldn't happen.
You've held me close when I break down.
You entertained every wacky idea I've ever had.
You read with me.
You let me win, dozens of time.
You learned to understand that I will never be a cook.
You were patient as you watched me grow up.
You laughed with me when I needed it most.
You managed my crazy.
You danced with me.
You were always on my team.
You never wanted me to feel alone.
You made me assertive.
You kept me tough.
You let me be sensitive too.
You sang with me.
You made me a mama.
You held me accountable.
You made me a better friend.
You made me a better person.

You.
Happy four years of marriage sweetheart.
And more, and many many more.

P.S. Title of this post from one of my favorite books.
P.P.S. Our past anniversaries: year 2 / year 3

.The Best Wedding There Ever Was.

Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.

.Unknown.

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This weekend, we took a road trip to Richmond, Virginia for my best friend's wedding.  The weather was ridiculous though, full of 100 degree heat and an unexpected crazy storm the night before the wedding that knocked out the power all over the area... including the wedding venue.

With any other couple, this could have spelled a complete disaster.  With Lauren and Aaron though, everyone involved with this event was determined to make the best of the situation.  It was unbearably hot, so we made our way in, out, and along the reception area by candlelight.  Then it started raining, hard, and we all had to huddle inside.  

But the beautiful thing?

Everyone just wanted to have a good time, and guarantee that Lauren and Aaron would have an unforgettable and romantic night.  And that it became.  We danced in the rain.  Everyone jumped in the pool (including the parents!).  It was amazing and refreshing.  In that time, everyone forgot about the stress of the past days and just had fun together.  

Dozens of people flew across the country and traveled far and wide to witness this union; several spoke about the goodness in this couple (I made a toast at the rehearsal dinner without even getting emotional!) and how they deserved nothing but the best that life and love had to offer.  

This all reinforced that with the right attitudes and with the right priorities, nothing can be a complete disaster.  I'll never forget this lesson or the incredible time spent with friends.  

Definitely a wedding to remember.

P.S. Previous weekends with friends here and here.

.We Went to a Farm.

Kallan and her fiance Kris had their tailgate wedding shower this weekend at her family's farm.  We all dressed in Auburn orange and blue, even the sweet babies. It was a mastered combination of country charm and the unhurried southern attitude, as we sat in rocking chairs and enjoyed burgers and homemade icecream in the clean outdoor air.

.Girl's Night.

Friday evening, I had my first girl's night post-baby.  We hosted a lingerie shower/ bachelorette night to celebrate Kallan's upcoming wedding.  It was hard being away from Dylan, but she was having some quality daddy-daughter time.  It was a nice little break to just be with my friends laughing and being ridiculous... that carefree kind of fun where you revert back to your giggly 16 year old selves for the evening and don't even care.

.Seattle Sweetness.

Wedding day had finally arrived.  The blushing bride was one of the calmest I've ever seen.  The dashing groom surprised her with Tiffany's.  It was raining and no one cared.  Glitter TOMS for the preparation. The Edgewater overlooking Seattle's waterfront creating a luxurious, enchanting, and intimate setting.  Decadent cupcake confection.  Fairy-like notes coming from the harpist.  Meeting not-so-strangers.  Good wishes and heartfelt sentiments about the bride and groom being spread around.  Hundreds of rose petals for the honeymoon suite.  Crazy cam playfulness.  Fudge favors.

Always love.

* Parts one, two, and three of my Seattle undertaking in case you missed it.