(Almost) 8 Great Years Married!

Saying we’ve been married for nearly eight years makes me feel rather old. But as my brother pointed out the other day, “We can’t all be child brides!” Or something like that. 😉

Since we won’t be together on our actual anniversary, Michael and I spent a night away together right before he flew back to Houston as an early anniversary present from my parents. They took care of Maya and we drove down to Portland for dinner, a sunset drink overlooking the city, and a night in a hotel. It was such a treat! I asked my dad to take a few photos of us all spiffed up before we left.  And of course, a few photos with our happy Maya before we left her for the night. It was the first time we had both been away from her for the night since she was three weeks old! We loved the little break though, and of course it helped that we knew she was in great hands! Maya loves her grandparents and sometimes seems to prefer them! Could be something to do with the spoiling they’ve been doing already this summer! The light was so nice I snapped a few of Michael with Maya before we waved goodbye. She just learned to wave this week! It’s quite flappy and hilarious. Goes well with the incessant clapping we’ve also got going on. So much enthusiasm at ten months old! Michael won’t see her now for two weeks, so he was getting all his squeezes in.  I love that she’s still so tiny and her little booty fits in Michael’s giant hand!  And big smiles for her Grammy as well. What a gift you are, sweet girl!

Happy early anniversary, handsome husband. What a wonderful, wild ride we’re on and I couldn’t ask for a better partner in it. Year eight is going to be hard to beat!