Wednesday’s Quote of the Week: Happy Anniversary to Us
Today is my wedding anniversary. Nine years ago, I made a commitment until death do us part (or until one of us changes our mind)…that is a joke between me and my husband. And I actually whispered those words to him during our vows. We laughed then and we still laugh about it now. In fact, the final words on the back cover of our wedding album say, “Forever. It’s a really long time.” And you know what, taking that pressure off things, making light of it while still taking it seriously, has made the road a much easier one. We take every day, every change, every mood, every thing in stride with ease and grace. We go through the mundane of every day life, jobs, kids, and all the other junk that comes flying our way. We smile and laugh and wouldn’t have it any other way really. The perfect example of best friends, partners, lovers, and spouses. Every single day of every single year for the past 9 nine years, we make it work.
So you may be wondering what the quote above has to do with my wedding anniversary. Well, not much at all. Except this…on Monday, when I published my post, The Year of Letting Go, my husband texted the above quote to me. Just when I think he isn’t really paying attention, he does something like that. His way of letting me know, “Hey baby, I got you. I’ve always got you.” He knows me better than I know myself. And while sometimes that is a little bit daunting, it is very, very comforting. He is my safe place, my rock, my most enthusiastic cheerleader. He supports literally every crazy idea I have ever had over the past decade. He lifts me up when I fall, he’s the glue that puts me back together when I break, he’s my very favorite person in the whole world to do absolutely nothing with. And when you find that person whom you can sit in silence with and an ease and comfortability permeates everything around you, well, then you better hold on tight. But not too tight. There has to be flexibility and freedom as well to create that perfect balance. He is generous beyond description, making more sacrifices of himself for his family than any one person can be expected to make. He is caring and loving and strong and dedicated and responsible and he makes me laugh every day.
So here we are, nine years later, much different than we were when we began this journey, but better in every single way. To my husband, my lobster, Happy Anniversary. I love you to the moon and back.
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
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55 Comments
Carol Tsacoyeanes
What a beautiful story and journey. Congratulations on your anniversary!
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Thanks so much, Carol!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kellyann Rohr
Happy Anniversary, I love seeing all the pictures of the two of you!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks so much, Kellyann!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
Happy anniversary! Fabulous photos! The one of you two kissing with your little boy peeking between you just epitomises parenthood! They hate to be left out don’t they? 🙂
Emma xxx
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Thanks so much, Emma! I think that is one of my favorite ever family photos…with Archie peeking through our legs!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
A most heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Love everything about this. And you wore stompin’ boots with your wedding dress! LOVE!
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Thank you so much, Anne! I totally did wear stompin’ boots with my wedding dress! And a black veil, too! Did you expect anything less from me?! I hope you are doing well, my friend! It is so great to hear from you!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Ha. Black veil. You are hilarious.
Doing well — out of hibernation. Boom!
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I am so glad that you out of hibernation once again! I am about to go into hibernation! It is so cold here, I can barely take it any more!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
I’ve seen the Barneveld (Utica) area pix from my cousins. Brrrrrrrr.
My mom just left for her annual three month escape to South Carolina. She’s a smart cookie!
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Your mom is a smart cookie! My husband keeps asking me, “Are you sure you want to stay here forever?” Maybe I am not so sure. But it does build character!
xoxo
Shelbee
Julie | This Main Line Life
Oh, the sentiment in you post is very similar to mine. It really is great to have the ease and comfort and trust that comes with time. Your pics are all so cute!! Happy Anniversary!!
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Thanks so much, Julie! It is so similar to what you had shared today!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennie
Such a sweet post, Shelbee! I enjoyed reading all you had to share and seeing the photos of you guys through the years. Happy Anniversary!
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Thanks so much, Jennie!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
This is so beautiful. Your love shines through these photos. You have a beautiful family Shelbee. Congratulations on your anniversary xx
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Maria, thank you so very much!
xoxo
Shelbee
Penny
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary, Shelbee! Lovely, lovely photos of you and your family x
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Thank you so much, Penny!
xoxo
Shelbee
Debbie@debbiestyleslife.com
Happy Anniversary, Shelbee!
My husband and I just celebrated 36 years together. It keeps getting better!! Have a wonderful day.
Debbie@debbiestyleslife.com
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Thank you so much, Debbie! Wow! 36 years! That is really close to forever, isn’t it? It really does just get better and better.
xoxo
Shelbee
Carol
Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you, Carol!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
Happy anniversary! That’s such a great account of your relationship and I love the Christopher Walken quote. Beautiful pictures. This year is my nine years anniversary with Mr Mutton! Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday!
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Gail, thank you so very much! Here’s to 9 years! And 9 more. And 9 more after that!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jaymie Ashcraft
Happy Anniversary!!!
Jaymie
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Thank you, Jaymie!
xoxo
Shelbee
Liz Klebba
Happy anniversary! And my wishes for many happy returns of the day!
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Thank you so very much, Liz!
xoxo
Shelbee
Liz
Aww such a sweet post! Happy anniversary! I loved seeing these candid photos of you two! And your boys are adorable <3
Lizzie
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Thank you so much, Liz!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mother of 3
Aw, happy anniversary!
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Thanks so much, Joanne!
xoxo
Shelbee
Susan Marinelli
Happy Anniversary! You two are so stinkin’ cute, I just cant say. Many Many more happy returns!
And I love the picture with Archie peeking out, the best, but the one of you in your Phillies outfits is also quite nice.
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Thanks so much, Susan! That one with Archie peeking through our legs is one of my all time favorite photos. And the sports ones we had printed on canvases!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
Happy anniversary!
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Thanks so much, Tamar!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna Shirley
This is so lovely. Congratulations to your anniversary. o)
Anna
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Thank you so very much, Anna!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
A great story and wonderful pics. Congrats on nine years. Very nice quote and blessings to you and your family.
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Thank you so much, Patrick!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kippi
Happy Anniversary! Nine years of happiness is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your story. Have fun and celebrate, Kippi #kippiathome
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Kippi, thank you so very much!
xoxo
Shelbee
Linda
Aw, geez, that’s beautiful, sweetie. I love all the pictures of you two! You make a fabulous couple.
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Thanks so much, Linda! You are so sweet!
xoxo
Shelbee
Pamela
Great pictures. My husband and I will have our 48th wedding anniversary this year. A very long and happy time to be married.
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Thanks so much, Pamela! Wow! 48 years is amazing. Congratulations!
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire Justine
Aww, lovely post 🙂 Happy Anniversary to you both. Hope you had a great day. Lovely photos 🙂
Thanks for sharing at The Wednesday Blog Hop.
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Thanks so much, Claire!
xoxo
Shelbee
LORENA
Happy Anniversary Michelle, what a beautiful way to celebrate – such a lovely post.
Cheers to many more years together. Hugs.
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Thank you so much, Lorena! It definitely is one way to show my appreciation and love for my husband! And his ego seems to like it. Ha.
xoxo
Shelbee
jacqui berry
How lovely, what a wonderful post. Love seeing these photos too Shelbee. Have a super week. Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Thank you so much, Jacqui! Sometimes, I feel a little like my life is a fairy tale!
xoxo
Shelbee
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