4 years ago today we said “I do”.
Hubby and I eloped (with permission) 35 days after we met. We got married in our jeans and long sleeved Ts, by a justice of the peace in downtown Houston. While a big part of me still itches for a wedding/vow renewal ceremony, we got the important stuff done ;) I still vividly remember the way he was grinning at me as he said his vows and how I teared up as I said mine. I was (and still am) very much in awe of the wonderful gift of marriage that God was blessing us with. Such an incredible moment and memory.
On our honeymoon in Corpus Christie Tx
And now it’s been 4 years. Hubby and I both agree that it feels like it’s been a forever. 4 years sounds like such a short amount of time compared to how long it feels like it’s already been. I always say that it’s because we’ll be together forever, so it feels like forever already ;)
As I reflect on 4 years of marriage, I’m left feeling thankful. Thankful for my hubby’s patience with me. Thankful that God brought us together and gave us love to share. Thankful for every hard time and every good time. Thankful for every moment that we have lived and grown together. And I’m really excited. I have no idea what our future holds. We have lots of tentative plans, several hopes/dreams and a lot of love ;) There is so much that could go wrong in the next few years, and so much that could go right. We don’t really know what to expect, (we never have) but we know one thing “it’s always better when we’re together”.
“Our dreams, and they are made out of real things,
Like a shoebox of photographs with sepia-toned lovin
I believe in memories
They look so, so pretty when I sleep
And when I wake up you look so pretty sleeping next to me
But there is not enough time
And there is no, no song I could sing
And there is no combination of words I could say
But I will still tell you one thing We’re better together”
From “better together” sung by Jack Johnson
Here’s to 4 years of marital bliss ;)
looking forward to many more happy years to come <3
linked up here! :)
(11) He’s kind
(12) he works hard to take care of our family
(13) he’s patient
(14) he loves play board games
(15) he always makes me laugh
Congrats to you.
Stopping by from the weekend blog hop to say hello.POSH
Congratulations on 4 years. Enjoy the early years. Ah, well… enjoy all the years. they go by so fast.
Visiting from Marital Oneness Monday.
Happy Anniversary, Paula!
The joy just leaks out of you both in that picture. Love it. It can stay that way. I’ve been married 20 years and still feel like a newlywed. :-) Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Paula + hubby! Love your sweet tribute to marriage :) And I LOVE the new blog look… it looks awesome girl! blessings to you -l
Congratulations on 4 years, Paula. And if you keep that grateful attitude, you’ll not only stay married but stay happily married all your life long! By the way, I’ve been married 25 years and it feels like only 4–wonder what that means? haha! I love your passion for marriage and for your hubby. You rock, Paula!
Hi Paula
I am also a great Jack Johnson fan. Love his music. Yes, love and marriage is truly a gift from above!
Hugs XX
Mia
Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!!
Happy Anniversary!! This especially means a LOT to me because my son eloped almost two months ago with a lovely godly young girl and are now happily married!!
Happy anniversary, Paula! You two are the cutest–yes! Better together. Love to you.
Happy anniversary, Paula! My hubby and I eloped too :). 9 years ago, we stood in front of an Elvis impersonator (in training) and said, “til’ death do us part.” I remember having on a pink sweater and jeans. So much for the white dress… But it was the best decision we’ve ever made and if I could go back and do it all over again, I still would have eloped. My parents eloped just 4 weeks after they began dating and remained happily married for 38 years until my Dad passed away. Wishing you and your hubby the absolute best and thanks for linking up :).
Aww! That’s definitely the feeling you want in marriage, that no matter what, you’re “better together”. And on the note of eloping, my parents also gave us permission to elope….but in order to make the rest of the family not complain, we did have a “real wedding,” and I’m sure I would have been happy either way.
Happy Anniversary!!