Today Pat and I celebrate our 3^rd wedding anniversary! I’ve spent the past few days deliberating on whether or not to write a few words about this. I love sharing my recent work on the blog and the stories of the couples and families I meet, but I’m still getting used to blogging about MY personal thoughts and stories. I must say that it can feel a little intimidating at times! But since the topic of this post is about marriage, love and all things mushy plus I am a wedding photographer, I figured what the heck!

It really is crazy to think we have been married for three years! On one hand it feels like ages ago and on the other, it feels like I was just walking down the aisle. The past three years truly have been the best of my life and I can honestly say that I don’t think I’ve ever been happier than I am right now.

We were recently talking about how we’re always thinking and talking about the future. While I’m a big proponent of dreaming big and talking about all of the possibilities the future holds, I find that in our day-to-day routine it’s always “next month” or “next year” or “once you’re done with school.” This is largely the nature of our society and our thirst for instant gratification – always searching for the next best thing. One of my goals for the next half of the year (yes, it’s already August!) is to make a conscious effort not to dwell on the past or worry about the future, but to take in the moments happening now. Especially the time spent with my husband. It has been the small, hidden moments and gestures over the past few years that have made me fall even more in love with him. While seemingly insignificant, those moments or words often mean more than any bouquet of flowers or big, showy gift. So, this evening, when we enjoy a little celebratory dinner, rather than worry about tomorrow, next month or next year, I’m going to just sit and breathe and take in the moment. A moment with my husband and my best friend.

Photo by the fabulous Nikki of Moxie Images