34 Years Later: We Still Do

34 years later, we’ve now known each other for more than half of our respective lives, and we still choose each other. This past year wasn’t particularly flashy, but it was marked by a couple of trips, quality time spent with friends and family, and the sharing of TikToks that appear on each of our FYPs. How it started and where we are now.

“What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined… to strengthen each other… to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.” — George Eliot

At wedding #1, September ’24

At wedding #2, September ’24

Different venues, always the same plus-one. And proof that we clean up nice.

From pan patrol …

to stove top sizzle …

and holiday cheer

Thankful that my guy always does what he can to make my holiday wishes come true.

frame

compose

capture

The year’s first sunset and confirmation that steady can still surprise.

Cayucas

Hearst Castle

San Simeon

There’s no place I’d rather be than by your side, exploring the world and living our dreams.

with Jo and Will in Olympia

with Ben, Lara, Gavin, and Liane at Dodger game

“Hanging out with your adult children is like visiting with the most beautiful and precious part of your life.” – unknown

My ‘ride-or-die’, whether it’s a trip to Costco, thrift store browsing, or offsetting my gambling loss with his win.

1991

2021

“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.” — Robert Browning

The photos and quotes are just shorthand for one truth: we kept choosing each other, on big days and ordinary Thursdays. I don’t know what the year ahead brings, but I know who I’m sharing it with. On road trips, quiet nights, and everything between, we still do. Onward to the next chapter, together.

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