Eight years ago tonight...
I was wearing a wedding dress, you a tux, we had kissed, and danced, and we were probably feeling pretty darn good. Bud Lights in the cans were a rollin' (Aunt Pam had already built a pyramid), and the barn was a pumpin'.
My bridesmaids had second degree burns on their necks (except Joc, who was smart enough to change into a plaid shirt and jeans), and your groomsmen still looked like legos. But who cares, everyone was 3 sheets to the wind. And dancing to Nelly.
Eight years ago tonight...
I had already serenaded you with my ladies, we had already toasted to some of the best wedding speeches I have heard to date, and our apple pies were cut.
We were thinking about our first night together as the Mr. and the Mrs. We were starving when we got back to the Salish Lodge. My mom drove us up there, but not before we stopped and got a half rack of beer. We stayed up all night and talked and talked and talked and talked.
We were absolutely giddy.
It was one of my most favorite days in 32 years.
Eight years ago tonight...
We had no idea what the pledge of marriage was all about. We hadn't a clue what we had just committed to or the seriousness it held.
We were so young.
We were in good shape, well rested, tanned, and dumb.
We were so naive, so selfish, and so immature.
We had no idea what it meant to make a house a home. We hadn't a CLUE what it meant to be parents. And compromise and communication were for the birds.
Ignorance was bliss.
And boy were we blissful.
Eight years ago tonight...
We had no idea what sharing a life together meant. The ups and downs, the strength it takes, and the humor you need. We had no idea where life would takes us. We had no idea what the future had in store for us. We weren't sure about a thing.
Except one...
each other.
Eight years ago tonight...
I must say, we were genius.
xoxo
19 comments:
The image of you two talking and talking over a half rack no doubt, about what the next decade would hold, what your life would be like...is so sweet my teeth hurt. Congratulations and from a distance you both look like geniuses to me!
Happy Anniversary! You two are perfect for each other. I was for sure one of those that was 3 sheets to the wind and enjoying every second of your wedding.
Happy Anny!
So sweet, love it! Happy Anniversary!
8 years later... and you are still my role models for a happy life & a happy home. 8 years ago- you were ahead of your time getting married in a barn. 8 years later you are both my role models for a healthy life. 8 years ago- you wore corn rows. 8 years later- you have no idea why. 8 years ago you had the best wedding ever. 8 years later... it's still the best wedding to date. just so happy to have been a part of your special day. thank you for calling me up 8 years ago (while we were taking a break)to ask me to be a part of your day. i love the two of you beyond measure. happy 8th anniversary. i'm a schmuck for not calling or texting you this. xo
Gad Damn, you have a way with words.
Happy Anniversary to my absolute most favorite team.
Umm that wasa great post. Can I just change a few details around and use this for Josh and in this July?
Joking.
Megs you havea way with words.
Your wedding was amazing.
Best wedding CD soundtrack EVER.
That was a grand wedding and a special day! Happy anny to two swell kids. You guys are the tops!
So sweet. I haven't yet posted my anniversary post from Sunday (oops.) I may just steal yours and change 8 to 7 and cans to kegs. And throw in that back to the future was on tv when we got back to our hotel room.
Clarification, what is a half rack of beer?
Happy Anniversary! I want pictures of cornrows!!!
Happy Anniversary! you guys are the greatest, those dresses were terribly uncomfy though:)
it was a hell of a party, and a perfect way to start off what has turned out to be one hell of a marriage!
congrats you two crazy kids!
i hope the next 8(0) years are just as wonderful!
Happy Anniversary you two!
love that you remember me in my plaid shirt and jeans. it was tommy hilfiger btw. bomb. diggity.
i hope you blow that picture up on a big fat canvas.
love this little ditty about marriage.
Mawwiage is what bwings us togethew today . . . oh wait - the was Pam & Josh's!! But you guys did have a swell wedding - even if the Amazing Bob Davis had no pants . . .
Love this post! You are a lucky pair. Xo
Talk about a perfect pair. Ryan is one lucky guy and you're one lucky gal. Beautifully written.
8 years ago you were so skinny like a toothpick that i thought you were going to break. 8 years ago you looked happier than i have ever seen you. 8 years ago was the 5th to the last time i have seen you since we lived together. 8 years ago , cornrows and all you were GORGEOUS!
8 years later you eat. 8 years later are still just as happy. 8 years later i have still only seen you 5 times since we lived together. 8 years later you are MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN EVER!!
i love you bf and always will!
xoxo
p.s. and while i'm at it...thank you for the sweet email. sorry you didn't know i was dying. but i sort of like your motivation for a date. i will text you soon and we will do it. :)
I never commented on this post, so here you go! I still have my maroon dress, maybe, or maybe not - I may have donated it, makes me wonder who has the rugburn on their neck now? I love you both, but you already know that. I give all the glory and praise to MYSELF for your marriage, you are welcome over and over again, all you had to do was continue the love, I just made the intro. let's do thsi again in 2 more years !xoxo
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