Tomorrow is our four year wedding anniversary (Marsh and I) ......People say you find love, or even your soulmate as my story goes, when you're not looking for it --and this couldn't be more true of the evening when our paths did finally collide (I say collide instead of cross as that is more representative of our personalities ....we're both quite competitive). ....A coworker and friend of mine, Shelly, insisted that I accompany her on a night out with a bunch of men that were getting together for a "male bonding" weekend .....they had rented a shuttle limo --like a fancy bus decked out and big enough for at least 30 people--and were going to pick up a bunch of single ladies in Boulder with the plan for us to meet them in Denver (after their "males only" dinner reservation).....oh great, just what I wanted to be: fresh meat for a bunch of drunk, horny middle-aged men (that's the picture I had in my mind anyway) ......and I was tired of attempting to meet people in all the wrong places. I, quite honestly, had absolutely no desire to participate in this night of festivities .....but Shelly would not let up and would NOT take no for an answer. ......I threw something on after shopping (something I rarely do), having no luck finding some kind of outfit to change my mood and my mind going into the evening. .....Once in the limo on the way to Denver, I decided to drink a cocktail and make the best of it ....at least I knew Shelly and I would have fun together and laugh about it at the office the following week. .....The thought NEVER crossed my mind that this incredibly funny, handsome, wonderful man was going to walk into that bus when we arrived in Denver, send one single glance my way (in which our eyes connected in a moment where time, I'm absolutely certain, stood still) and I would not only feel an immediate connection and knowingness as well as instant attraction, but from that moment forward, continue to fall deeper and deeper in love with the love of my life and my very best friend. .....So for any of you single folks out there, love will come to you when you least expect it and when you stop looking, and in a way, stop trying so hard attempting to make what that very special connection and knowingness that love is happen ......enough said. Well, here Marsh and I are eight years later celebrating four incredible years of marriage (again, incredible doesn't mean that whole yin and yang thing hasn't happened along the way ...but that's part of what has made it incredible) ....we truly grow stronger and closer as a couple with each passing year. .....My stepsons, Justin and Collin, have been an important part of our growth process on so many levels .....I never, ever thought I would be a stepmom, but for so many reasons, it is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. It has challenged me in ways I never could of imagined as well as provided me with a window through which to truly see myself through the eyes of others (this is not always positive, but tremendous for personal growth) .....Marsh and I have watched the boys grow and mature from the innocent ages of 10 and 12 to the you'll-be-a-real-man-soon ages of 18 and 20 ......I will say that this type of experience is pretty good birth control in and of itself (sorry, Justin and Col.....you know I love you guys ;) .....and our sweeter than sweet dog Chance keeps us all grounded (at least I like to think he does ......oh the wisdom behind those love-you-without-fault eyes of a dog). ...So as I sit here tonight and look forward to my beautiful husband's arrival home tomorrow to celebrate our anniversary, I knew I needed to pull out some wedding photos .....The day (or celebratory long weekend, I should say) was perfect: very small, very private, in the mountains secluded at a gorgeous log home, with soulful music sung by my triplet brother and sister, David and Andria, as well as my very talented brother-in-law Ash (more to come on his amazing abilities later) ......Mom and Dad, Justin and Collin, .....and that's it............absolutely perfect.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Our Wedding Anniversary .....oh, and a little background....
Tomorrow is our four year wedding anniversary (Marsh and I) ......People say you find love, or even your soulmate as my story goes, when you're not looking for it --and this couldn't be more true of the evening when our paths did finally collide (I say collide instead of cross as that is more representative of our personalities ....we're both quite competitive). ....A coworker and friend of mine, Shelly, insisted that I accompany her on a night out with a bunch of men that were getting together for a "male bonding" weekend .....they had rented a shuttle limo --like a fancy bus decked out and big enough for at least 30 people--and were going to pick up a bunch of single ladies in Boulder with the plan for us to meet them in Denver (after their "males only" dinner reservation).....oh great, just what I wanted to be: fresh meat for a bunch of drunk, horny middle-aged men (that's the picture I had in my mind anyway) ......and I was tired of attempting to meet people in all the wrong places. I, quite honestly, had absolutely no desire to participate in this night of festivities .....but Shelly would not let up and would NOT take no for an answer. ......I threw something on after shopping (something I rarely do), having no luck finding some kind of outfit to change my mood and my mind going into the evening. .....Once in the limo on the way to Denver, I decided to drink a cocktail and make the best of it ....at least I knew Shelly and I would have fun together and laugh about it at the office the following week. .....The thought NEVER crossed my mind that this incredibly funny, handsome, wonderful man was going to walk into that bus when we arrived in Denver, send one single glance my way (in which our eyes connected in a moment where time, I'm absolutely certain, stood still) and I would not only feel an immediate connection and knowingness as well as instant attraction, but from that moment forward, continue to fall deeper and deeper in love with the love of my life and my very best friend. .....So for any of you single folks out there, love will come to you when you least expect it and when you stop looking, and in a way, stop trying so hard attempting to make what that very special connection and knowingness that love is happen ......enough said. Well, here Marsh and I are eight years later celebrating four incredible years of marriage (again, incredible doesn't mean that whole yin and yang thing hasn't happened along the way ...but that's part of what has made it incredible) ....we truly grow stronger and closer as a couple with each passing year. .....My stepsons, Justin and Collin, have been an important part of our growth process on so many levels .....I never, ever thought I would be a stepmom, but for so many reasons, it is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. It has challenged me in ways I never could of imagined as well as provided me with a window through which to truly see myself through the eyes of others (this is not always positive, but tremendous for personal growth) .....Marsh and I have watched the boys grow and mature from the innocent ages of 10 and 12 to the you'll-be-a-real-man-soon ages of 18 and 20 ......I will say that this type of experience is pretty good birth control in and of itself (sorry, Justin and Col.....you know I love you guys ;) .....and our sweeter than sweet dog Chance keeps us all grounded (at least I like to think he does ......oh the wisdom behind those love-you-without-fault eyes of a dog). ...So as I sit here tonight and look forward to my beautiful husband's arrival home tomorrow to celebrate our anniversary, I knew I needed to pull out some wedding photos .....The day (or celebratory long weekend, I should say) was perfect: very small, very private, in the mountains secluded at a gorgeous log home, with soulful music sung by my triplet brother and sister, David and Andria, as well as my very talented brother-in-law Ash (more to come on his amazing abilities later) ......Mom and Dad, Justin and Collin, .....and that's it............absolutely perfect.
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