seven years later

I can't believe we have been married for seven years. Time has gone by so quickly although certain moments seemed to last longer than others. It has been a lot of ups and a few downs, some changes and shifting every which way...but always we do our best that we can together.


Today we ventured out on a hike to celebrate our anniversary. Well, a lovely little hike turned into an over nine mile almost five hour adventure that left us sore and exhausted, but happy too. Even though we were tired and unsure of when we would actually reach the peak we kept moving. Even though we knew we would still have a long climb back down after we reached the top we still made it and enjoyed both the view and I really think the struggle in achieving something that felt challenging. We passed the sweetest looking old couple and marveled at how they actually made it to the peak. Sure, they were slow and a little sluggish but they sure enough they walked all the way to the top and it made me smile to pass them on our way back down.


Seven years ago on a warm August day I vowed my commitment and love for Jeff in a little church in Golden, CO. We often talk about how we might have treated our wedding differently, how we have grown up together and grown in confidence with ourselves. I can safely say you are still learning about "you" at 18, at 22...now at almost 30, yes, there is still learning and so much more to look forward to.


I am happy to have you by my side to continue to learn and grow.


Thank you to everyone for your kind words and loving thoughts to us today and always.