As of today, I've been married to this man for eight years.
I love this picture, flawed lighting and all. His expression is so him. Observant. A hint of bemusement. Wheels turning in that head.
Our wedding ceremony was tiny. Just our immediate families amid the red rocks in Sedona. It rained that day, but stopped in time for our small gathering, for us to read the vows we'd written ourselves.
I was so happy with him. So ready to be married.
And he, J., has been unwavering. A rock. A hard worker, committed, compassionate, earnest, smart smart smart without being condescending, and he has these dark blue eyes that, when they're happy, can liquefy brick walls.
Happy Anniversary, J. You've brought me to a place that is incredible in its complexity, delicacy and depth.
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Vicky | October 08, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Nice tribute to a very good guy! Happy Anniversary to you both!
Posted by: M | October 08, 2009 at 09:02 AM
what a great post. happy 8 years, A & J.
Posted by: papergirl | October 08, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Happy Anniversary! I'm sure that J honored by this post you've written.
Posted by: kcinnova | October 08, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Lovely! Happy Anniversary :)
Posted by: Moriah | October 08, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Congrats...you are just 5 days ahead of us. I hope you get to go out and celebrate.
Posted by: Leslie | October 08, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Very nice post, Angela.
Happy Anniversary to both of you!
Posted by: Stacy | October 08, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Holy crap! Where do I find the print post function?
Very touching. tgggggggg
Posted by: J | October 08, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Congratulations to you both! I hope you have a lovely day together and that you will share so many more to come.
Posted by: LeSan | October 08, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Neil | October 09, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Lisa | October 09, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Congratulations to you both!
Posted by: Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy | October 09, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Sweet! Congratulations!
Posted by: Cactus Petunia | October 09, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Very cool, happy belated! (We just had our 9th anniversary on 10/6)
Posted by: Stacey | October 18, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Great post and wonderful words. I just passed nine years and can speak to what an achievement it is. Glad to have found your blog through Aidan at ILI!
Lindsey
www.adesignsovast.com
Posted by: Lindsey | November 05, 2009 at 09:30 AM