May 23, 2013

Just Have to Mention

Although I have a trove of recipes to share with y'all (my laziness over transcribing recipes is once again slowing me down- I just hate tedium), and we must discuss the commenter who offered to sell me spells, today my focus is solely this:














Y'all will probably see these pictures every May 23rd, but I am still so proud of that event, and more importantly, what it signified- marriage to a man I love and respect more every minute I spend with him.  We were laughing over the past four years- selling a condo, buying a house, adopting a dog, renovating that house, having a baby, renovating that house, switching jobs, renovating that house. . .

Of course, Miss Priss has changed our lives and our marriage the most.  I was reading a book the other day that said the first year of having a new baby is the toughest on a marriage.  I can definitely see how this would be the case- the added amount of stress of an infant is sometimes immeasurable.  However, I received some good advice from a couple of friends that I believe helped in that regard, so I will pass it along.  When your husband (or wife) is taking care of the baby, whether it's changing diapers or reading stories, don't take over because they are "doing it wrong".

Seems simple, right?

HA!  I have had to bite my tongue or sit on my hands innumerable times the past 15 months, especially in the infant stage.  Will Dell Harper sleep if the lullabies are sang to her out of order?  Her head is facing the wrong end of the crib- the world is going to end! She must be suffering so much having her diaper on slightly crooked!

Uh, no.  The world did not end, the baby slept, and she did not suffer.  And I had a partner who did not feel criticized, or fearful, or inept (at least not anymore than I or any other new parent feels!).  Also, it helps me from lapsing into full blown matyrhood over all that I do for our family (insert heaving sigh). Ahem, not that I would ever go that route.

At least not daily.

It is such an incredible wonder to see Morgan caring for our daughter- it brings an entirely different level of love to our joyous union.





So to wrap up this cliche-ridden post, I feel so blessed by the past four years of marriage to the man I love, and whose kindness and patience never cease to amaze me.

I promise I'm done with the sappiness now.  I'll return with okra, anchovies, biscotti and cornbread.



20 comments:

  1. Happy Anniversary! What a lovely wedding. Wedding photos never get old.

    Looking forward to that cornbread biscotti recipe :)

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  2. Gorgeous wedding! Happy anniversary!

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  3. Happy anniversary! The happiness and love pouring out of those wedding photos is palpable every year <3

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  4. Happy Anniversary!

    Your wedding pics are absolutely stunning and perfect. They might have made me tear up a tiny bit.

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  5. Happy Anniversary. The wedding photos are beautiful, as are the family photos. DH is precious!

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  6. This is such a lovely post. Happy Anniversary!

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  7. Oh my goodness, what gorgeous pictures. Your wedding was stunning - as were you! And the new family pictures are every bit as gorgeous! I just love them! Please share - where did you get that gorgeous tunic?

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  8. I clearly need a thesaurus - perhaps I could have said gorgeous one more time. But really, such beautiful pictures.

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  9. Cheers doll! I love the photos. Your wedding was simply stunning and the family pics were awesome. AK is great!

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  10. aw happy anniversary! your photos are beautiful! i'd show them off too :)

    and that black and white photo of all three of you, is beyond beautiful! seriously so precious! it needs to be in a magazine!

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  11. Happy Anniversary! Pouring back over wedding photography is one of my favorite things... such a gorgeous event and happy couple!!

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  12. this made me smile from ear to ear...i've never seen your wedding pics before so it was AMAZING to see!! what a gorgeous day and WOW samma, you looked absolutely stunning (as if i expected anything less)

    happy anniversary sweetie!! cheers to MANY more...OXOX

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  13. Happy Anniversary! One of my favorite things, though, is that you are bare foot in your recent family photo - LOVE it!

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  14. Y'all are just darling -- from the beautiful wedding to the gorgeous family you've become. Happy anniversary!

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  15. Hope y'all have the best day!! Your pictures are stunning! And cheers to many, many more amazing years ahead!!

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  16. I love your pink tunic in the pictures! Can you tell me where it's from?! Perfect mix of feminine and pop of color!

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  17. Gorgeous wedding and gorgeous family!

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  18. You were THE most beautiful bride, and I swear you are every bit as beautiful as a mother. I'm taking your advice to heart, too. Big hug!

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  19. Maybe my favorite wedding ever!!! Gorgeous bride, handsome groom, stunning location, and smiles, smiles and more smiles. Love it! And the life you and Morgan have created is even more beautiful than your big day! Xoxo

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