romance
The Sweetest Gift
I didn’t put a tree up this year. I couldn’t deal with it. Just the idea of driving 35 miles to our storage unit in Auburn to get the tree, and then shoving all the boxes we’ve already packed out of the way to put it up — only to have to pack everything back […]
The Ornament
Every year for Christmas, my husband and I pick out a Christmas ornament together. We’ve been doing this since before we got married and it’s become a cherished part of our Christmas tradition.
A Blessing
Shortly after our engagement, Aaron and I were at Bellevue Square in a stationary shop. He was at one rack and I was at another with my back to him as we quietly read through greeting cards. Out of nowhere, a Buddhist nun with shaved head and grey robe took my hand, then reached out and […]
Most Like an Arch This Marriage
two weaknesses that lean into a strength. Two fallings become firm.
Anniversary
Four years ago today, The Husband and I said “I do.” I’m a lucky, lucky girl. We didn’t actually get to eat much at the wedding, so on the way to the hotel, we stopped at McDonalds and got Happy Meals. We’ve gone out for Happy Meals every year since, and that’s where we’ll be […]
Falling in Love
Canon Beach, Oregon 2003 Aaron and Rufus: I had forgotten to pack any toys for Rufus, so Aaron took one of his socks and filled it with sand. It amazes me sometimes how the simplest things make the best toys. The $40 toy for your toddler is no match for the box it came in. It was […]
Romance on Rails
our first anniversary, celebrated on the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train
Wedding Ceremony: September 5, 2004
VOWS OF MATRIMONY I, Aaron, accept you, Judy, to be my wife. I promise to live with you, to trust and to cherish you, to be your constant friend, and faithful partner in life. I promise to love, honor, and respect you always, as long as we both shall live. I, Judy, accept you, Aaron, […]
We are one month away from our first wedding anniversary
Who knew marriage would be this much fun?