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a leaf, a year, a candle
Sixteen years ago today, I got married on a wooden bridge over a stream strewn with tiny wildflowers. My step daughter, who was around ten at the time, had crept up beside me earlier that day and asked if I thought it would be okay if she put the flowers there. It was so sweet it melted my heart.
It was a day much like today, crisp fall weather, autumn leaves crunching underfoot, cool enough that I had to wear tights under the gauzy hippie-style dress that I had chosen.
My husband wore his favorite flannel shirt and blue jeans, as did everyone who attended. We’d both already been through the more formal type of wedding, and we’d decided early on that this time it would be very small and very casual. So, for the ceremony, it was just us two, our three kids, and my sister as the required witness. Our family wedding photo still makes me smile, all that plaid and flannel. We were the Brady Bunch, grunge style.
Our friends and family came to our cabin after the ceremony, and we had great fun celebrating. We had chili and chicken wings, shrimp and pasta, chips and dip. And a giant bonfire accompanied by lots of laughter.
It was a good day.
And it’s been sixteen good years. We’ve had our moments along the way, who hasn’t? And merging our two families together came with all the usual challenges. We’ve gotten our jeans dirty, torn holes in them a few times, and lost a button here and there. But everyone knows that broken-in jeans are the very best kind, the kind you hold onto forever, the ones you always feel most comfortable in.
Tonight we’re going out to dinner, just the two of us.
And yes, we’ll both be wearing blue jeans.
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Happy Anniversary, Mr. Muse.
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Comments
happy anniversary to you both!
Posted by: kamana | October 7th, 2011 08:50
yes, indeed. it’s a very good life. and you’re living it. happy anniversary, blue jean baby.
Posted by: Graciel @ Evenstar Art | October 7th, 2011 08:59
The image of your wedding makes me smile; so beautiful, casual & real. Just like you, my dear! Happy Anniversary & many, many more to come!~<3
Posted by: Skye | October 7th, 2011 10:49
What a beautiful day, it sounded perfect. Happy Anniversary, enjoy your dinner tonight. x
Posted by: Kathryn Dyche Dechairo | October 7th, 2011 10:53
Congratulations to you both, i can’t wait for the day myself and my fiancée tie the knot. I really hope you have a great night tonight!
Posted by: Ben (TheAngryScot) | October 7th, 2011 11:06
Hayy Anniversary to you & your Mister!!
Posted by: Leah C | October 7th, 2011 11:20
that’s supposed to be “Happy” 😉
Posted by: Leah C | October 7th, 2011 11:20
Oh, that is so, so sweet; I love the visuals of your stories, K. I’m gonna share this with a friend… This was our sixteenth year, as well 😀
Posted by: sooz | October 7th, 2011 11:31
Happy Anniversary – here’s to many more happy years.
Posted by: Jamie S | October 7th, 2011 11:53
Happy Anniversary, Kelly! This is so beautiful, and I am so very, very happy for you. ♥
Posted by: Amy | October 7th, 2011 12:37
I love your wedding description. I’m on my second husband and we wanted to have an informal ceremony as well – and to be completely honest, it was far more beautiful than the first pricey one. Happy anniversary to you!!!!
Posted by: Brandy | October 7th, 2011 15:44
Happy Anniversary Sissy & Robert
Posted by: Nana | October 7th, 2011 20:54
Ah! So sweet! I hope you both had a wonderful anniversary. Here’s to many many more years.
Posted by: miz katie | October 8th, 2011 20:59
A beautiful tribute to your marriage..and the truth of 16 good years. Happy..happy! Hope it was special and good!
Posted by: Marcie | October 9th, 2011 16:35
happy anniversary. broken in jeans are definitely the best. 🙂
Posted by: amy | October 9th, 2011 18:30
Congratulations and what a wonderful post!
Posted by: missing moments | October 10th, 2011 00:26
happy anniversary! A wonderful image there, so ideal for kim’s textures, really beautiful 🙂
Posted by: Ruth West | October 11th, 2011 07:34
Love your wedding narrative and the photo. Great work. ;o)
Posted by: Linda Deal | October 11th, 2011 07:54
Congratulations, happy anniversary. Love your fall leaves. Enjoy your dinner.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | October 11th, 2011 08:10
oh this is so beautiful….. and i love your wedding story… happy anniversary my friend…. xxo, Kim
Posted by: kim klassen | October 11th, 2011 09:26
wonderful memories and such a pretty tribute… happy anniversary 🙂
Posted by: Ania | October 11th, 2011 11:11
I love your wedding story. This autumn photo is beautiful too. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Pat | October 11th, 2011 15:25
Beautiful fall leaves! Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Pat | October 11th, 2011 18:55
Happy anniversary, I enjoyed reading your post, made me feel happy 🙂
Love picture too, here’s wishing you a great year ahead!
Posted by: geetlee | October 12th, 2011 01:33
your photo is gorgeous but the story about your wedding is even better. Happy anniversary. We’ve just celebrated our 36th!
Posted by: Carol | October 13th, 2011 02:19