Jul 30 2004
Four Years of Wedded Bliss
Four years ago today, Robert and I were married at my parents’ home in Montana. It was such a beautiful day, despite the smoke from all the forest fires burning nearby (my parents were evacuated from their home only a couple of days after the ceremony–We’re lucky we didn’t have to cancel the wedding!) Here is one of my favorite snapshots of us shortly after we exchanged vows:
We look so young…and well rested. Kids, as marvelous as they are, sure take a lot out of you!
Robert looks good too, even though he was in a car accident the night before. His father had volunteered to be the designated driver and was chauffering the babysitter back to her home and Robert to the motel. On their way into town, a deer leapt out in front of them. Robert’s father tried but was unable to avoid hitting the animal. The deer was hurt pretty badly and the car was smashed up. Luckily no one suffered any serious injuries!
It makes me sad to think about Robert’s father and the beautiful girl who babysat the young children that weekend. Both have passed away.
I remember the fits that veil gave me. It didn’t want to stay perched on top of my too fine hair. I loved the dress, although it probably wasn’t the best thing to wear a long sleeved silk dress when temperatures were soaring above 100 ° F.
You can see my best friend, Kira in the background. She’s the one with the beautiful (fake! lol!) hair. She’s currently flying tour groups over Hoover Dam. She’s the more adventurous one of us 
Early that morning, Kira and I went to a beauty salon my mother had recommended to get our hair and makeup done. It was a lot of fun, but we walked out of there looking a lot like Tammy Baker. As soon as we got back to my parents’ home, Kira redid her hair and I scrubbed off all the makeup which they had caked onto my eyes. Just thinking about that makes me giggle!
Ah, the memories!
I love you Robert. Here’s to many more wonderful years together!
