Celebrating

For our 5th anniversary, we chose to make a weekend celebration out of it instead of one big dinner out.  We did two nice lunches out, and one dinner with family at home.  It was filled with good food, champagne, and relaxing.  It was just what we both needed.  Here are some pictures.

Lunch at Old Angler's Inn.

Later that night, we opened a bottle of champagne we had been saving.

The next day, we headed into DC for brunch at Blue Duck Tavern.  We sat at a table that overlooked the Westin Grand, where our wedding reception was and where we stayed for our wedding weekend.  After brunch, we walked over to the Westin to stroll through the reception area.

So lucky to have this guy by my side.

On our 5th Anniversary

Anniversaries make me nostalgic.  My mind wanders to what was happening at this precise time, 5 years ago.  I was starting to get ready.  I was likely on the balcony of the hotel, writing in my journal.  That is one thing I am so glad I did on my wedding day - took the time to journal.  I am normally an anxious person, but I remember being perfectly calm that day.  I felt grateful.  Happy. Perfectly content.  Excited.

I told Ian that in some ways it feels like we have been married for far longer than 5 years.  Probably because our marriage has seen a lot of struggles that I never would have anticipated when we said I do on that day.  We have also seen miracles, generosity, and absolute pure love during that time.  That is a lot to witness in 5 years.

But I also told Ian that in some ways it feels like we just got married.  Those same feelings that I felt on our wedding day still remain.  Grateful.  Happy.  Perfectly content.  Excited.

Happy Anniversary, Ian!