It's a Love Thang.

Sunday was beautiful. I'm not talking 'bout a glorious sunny Oregon day that was worthy of flip-flops and daisy dukes. I'm talking Beautiful. It was full of laughter, smiles, and a few tears; but so much more laughter that at the end of the day your cheeks were likely to be begging for respite.

Thirty years ago two people came together in a union that would be far more difficult than either could have ever comprehended. There were ups (children, promotions, affection, and buying a house) and then there were the downs (I'd rather not get into those, they're depressing...). There were trials and tribulations; there was sickness, and there was health. There were times when money was easier to find than others, and there were times when I'm certain they both wished death would finally part them. But Sunday, sweet sweet Sunday, came with bells on. Sunday was a celebration of 30 years, and it could not have been sweeter.

I can hardly believe that without these two, Sunday would not have happened. Without Sunday, Saturday would not be a memory that I will cherish for decades. The whole family took some time out from life to enjoy dinner at a local Mexican restaurant  and to celebrate my Grandmothers birthday (pictures and such to come soon hopefully!) I will never forget the sober look on my Granmothers face as she looked at my Aunt Lisa across the table and said, "Lisa, I have something to tell you." Followed by a grave statement of, "I'm pregnant." (Keep in mind my Grandmother is 75). Oh the laughter after she said that. Some things are never going to be forgotten, and that statement never will be. After dinner we went to decorate the reception area and had a few more hours of laughter and fun. Sunday morning was all business. Getting hair done, putting the final touches on the celebration, and pictures that should have been taken 30 years ago. Pictures that included a wedding dress and fedoras instead of blue maternity dresses a tiny reception that could barely be called a celebration.

The house that love built, regardless of how hard it was to keep together.

The vows were perfect. A queens statement of "I do" was met with the the Kings response of "As you wish." With those three simple words a vow was made and a pact was once again sealed. Forever. My mother paused when it was her turn to appear before the court, but she found the courage to walk down an aisle she never got to walk down 30 years ago, and she was radiant the entire way there. 

Forever can never be long enough for me
To feel like I've had long enough with you
Forget the world now, we won't let them see
But there's one thing left to do

Now that the weight has lifted
Love has surely shifted my way

Marry me
Today and every day
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe

Say you will
Say you will

Together can never be close enough for me
To feel like I am close enough to you
You wear white and I'll wear out the words I love you
And you're beautiful

Now that the wait is over
And love and has finally showed her my way

Marry me
Today and every day
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe

Say you will
Say you will

Promise me you'll always be
Happy by my side
I promise to sing to you
When all the music dies

And marry me
Today and everyday
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe

Say you will
Say you will
Marry me

So they were married, again. And it was beautiful.

     


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Doing what Seraphina does best. Eating and looking adorable!

 

Cake by yours truly. Trust me, it was amazing!

 

 Happy Anniversary kids! Well deserved!