Hi, friends.
Goodness, it's been an exhausting couple of days.
You know after finals how your body crashes?
Mine has been on crash mode for what has seemed like an eternity.
This weekend I photographed the most lovely wedding, and as Gid and I drove up the beautiful idaho highway, I couldn't help but be grateful for him. Grateful for his support through the last year of school, grateful for his wise cracks when I'm feeling sorry for myself, and above all- grateful for his open arms ready and happy to take me in at any moment.
Gid had informed me that we'd be staying at a local motel the night before the wedding, and as we drove into the city, I looked it up on my iphone (he seemed to not really be sure where we were- so I was tryyying to help). I told him exactly the direction we needed to go, and even showed him the gps, but he wasn't showing much interest.
Finally he pulled into the driveway of the sweetest little bed and breakfast I'd ever seen. The sun was setting and cast this perfect inviting glow on the lovely cottage. Gid smiled his warm smile, and I immediately knew that he'd made a surprise reservation.
I asked him what the occasion was (we don't usually stay at fancy places- especially if we're there for someone else), and his simple response was that we needed something special; a treat for finishing the first year of graduate school in one piece. (Barely.)
How I love him.
We had the most lovely stay. In fact, we had the place to ourselves. Terrific luck- the place was completely booked the night before and the night after- but the one night we stayed- it was just us.
(the first course of our breakfast-- I didn't get a picture of the next one because I gobbled it up as fast as possible...)
Just what I needed after a crazy semester and right before a wedding job.
Often during weekends like these memories of my own wedding come sweeping in. As I photograph a beautiful bride getting ready, somehow I get transported back to the morning of my own wedding-- the present me staring (still holding a camera) at a younger version of myself applying mascara years ago on my wedding day.
Goodness, how nervous I was.
I remember shaking.
Being nauseous.
Terrified and dreadfully excited all together.
As scared as I was to get married, loosing gideon was simply not an option. I'd decided I never wanted to say goodbye to him, and my mind was absolutely made. Thank goodness I snagged him when I did.
I was thinking about something while I photographed this wedding, friends. You know how sometimes when spouses get into fights something you often hear is, "he's just not the man I married..." or "I've fallen out of love with him..."?
As I look at Gid- I'm noticing more and more he's not quite the man I married. There are subtle differences that have developed over the last 2 1/2 years.
More tenderness in his eyes.
Longer hugs. An incredible ability to listen, and to understand.
Also- He's gotten significantly funnier.
Oh- and I think he's gotten foxier.
I'm not sure the man I married would have booked the sweetest little bed and breakfast in idaho last minute just as a special treat. (Or would he have?)
I guess what I'm saying is that I love my husband more and more every day.
Which means I'm not the girl he married either.
At least I hope not.
I hope I'm gaining the same qualities and characteristics he is.
Falling in love with him more and more every day.
Oh you both are soo lovely! Good job Gid! I am uber impressed!!! You treat my besty so well.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet, Alyssa. I really loved how you said, "I'd decided I never wanted to say goodbye to him, and my mind was absolutely made." That just makes so much sense to my head and heart. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeletein case you didn't realize, your blogs always make me either: Smile, Cry out of joy, or miss you even more. (which number 3 happens 100% of the time.) I'm glad you snatched Gid as well. Heaven knows I would have secretly hated the girl he married. Instead, I adore her. :)
ReplyDeleteSO sweet! And aren't b&b's so adorable and romantic?! So glad you guys found each other, and are growing together. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a precious post! You two are so sweet together, one of the cutest couples I know.
ReplyDeleteperfect :)
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