We are no longer newlyweds as Thursday the 12th marked our third year anniversary. Pablo came home late from Reno so we just exchanged cards...Friday we went out to dinner and this afternoon a brunch at a window seat at the harbor watching the waves and sailboats here in Santa Cruz.
I posted two photos of us at our wedding...a small traditional service. The cloth wrapped between us is Pablo's prayer shawl (his since he was 12 years old) and in the ceremony we share the shawl as a united couple...one of the many beautiful rituals in our ceremony. We printed a program for the guests so they might follow and better understand the meaning behind each ritual.
This afternoon we began talking of goals both personal and as a couple. We are giving ourselves a day or so and will share some ideas about this next year. One of my wishes is a trip either to Palm Springs or Sedona in the Spring. I'm not a big traveler but I do love PS, so we shall see.
a very happy anniversary-- 3 years-- my husband and I are at 33 years I think :-)
ReplyDeleteYou look really happy and in love. I love the ritual of the shawl. Is that a Jewish custom as I don't remember that from my cousin's wedding but the shawl looks so familiar. Ah...Santa Cruz! I need to visit there soon. I miss the ocean so much. We almost came that way for Turkey Day but my Mom decided to spend the day with us and I know she would not travel with us there. Or...maybe I can talk her into it. You never know.
ReplyDeletebeautiful - both of you!!! how thoughtful and generous of you to share such a wonderfully special event with all of us - you make such a beautiful couple!!! congratulations - and best wishes!!!
ReplyDeleteOh...I forgot to wish you Happy Anniversary!!! We will be celebrating 36 in December. I can hardly believe it. I still feel like I am 18.
ReplyDeletehappy looking couple, how nice. thanks for sharing, and continue the smiles!
ReplyDeleteWishing the two of you a Happy Anniversary and may this just be the beginning of many more to come.
ReplyDeleteIf I may suggest as to the two destinations for the spring, I would go to the Sedona, as I have heard from everyone who went in spring, that the area is truly special and a place to photograph or paint. It is still a place I hope to see and experience myself.
Have a great Sunday together,
Egmont
I remember the one photo from your wedding had been posted earlier, when I had just met you. I thought then and now what a beautiful and happy bride you were. There is something exquisite about marriage that occurs in in a later stage of life - we have been married 5 years. I know what a gift it is. So Happiest of Anniversaries to one of my favorite bloggers and her handsome husband! A toast to many, many more happy anniversaries for you two!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you both. It's always special when two people find each other and make a life together. Every year it is important to remember and celebrate. We have 37 years together. It feels like yesterday.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Enjoy your quiet celebrations. And plans for the year ahead.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Nothing more beautiful than a love shared.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann and Pablo,
ReplyDeleteHAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
and many more.
Happy Anniversary Mary Ann and Pablo! Congratulations! Both of you look so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh, Mary Ann, what a nice sharing! The shawl, the photos of you and Pablo united, and the note of 3 years anniversary. Many more happy years for you both!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, bravo!!! How very wonderful. And to talk about goals is so important to you as a couple. I think that is where I fell done. But it doesn't sound like you will. The photo on the right is so good of you. Thank you for sharing your happiness.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to both of you!!! Warm wishes for many more lovely years.
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd anniversary and to the adventure of a new year shared with someone you love!
ReplyDeleteOh yes - we share the same anniversary. Happy days to the two of you - and many more...
ReplyDeleteHugs!!
Thank you all so much for your best wishes. I loved reading of all the years we all have acquired in this marriage game!
ReplyDeleteTeri, Yes, sharing the prayer shawl is a Jewish custom.
Egmont, Glad to receive your Sedona vote!
Leslie, Pablo loved the handsome husband part! ha
Lia, The adventure of the new year...I like that!
Karen, I always thought it was so loving of you two to attend our wedding on your anniversary!
Again , Thank you from my heart!
You are so, so lucky and blessed!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated anniversary to you and Pablo! You two are the picture of joy and love. Sigh.
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