Or "Twist Ties...they're not just for bread bags anymore"...
I was just listening to Kim Mitchell's great tune "All We Are" (the youtube video is embedded in the extended part of my post) and was transported back 20+ years to the evening my husband proposed. Or rather, not so much proposed as issued the statement "you're going to marry me, lady", whilst wrapping a twist tie on my finger - hey, a man's got to be creative in these impromptu moments! The twist tie was soon replaced by a traditional diamonds and gold engagement ring, but of course I still have it in my keepsake box so am able to model it for you today (on my decidedly ungraceful "sausage fingers"...):
I also had a peek at our wedding album so thought I'd share a couple pics:
Here we are sharing our first kiss as Mr. and Mrs.:
Here we are walking down the aisle: Mrs. "I can't wipe this nervous grin off my face for love nor money" and Mr. "I never smile in photos, not even on my wedding day":
A couple years later along came our first daughter, and six years after that, our second daughter arrived. The only birthday we have missed over the years was our first girl's sixth party...we were otherwise occupied at the hospital that day! Here is the proudest six year old you've ever seen, holding her (hours old) baby sister:
And here's the song that started it all:
Comments (5)
How touching!
This is such a loving look at you and your family. Nice, very nice...
Ciao ciao,
Brenda
Posted by Brenda | March 13, 2008 12:09 AM
Posted on March 13, 2008 00:09
Love this! I think the twist tie is SO romantic (both the fact that he gave it to you AND that you saved it!)You were a gorgeous bride, and that photo of the sisters is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing! Annie
Posted by Annie | March 13, 2008 12:52 PM
Posted on March 13, 2008 12:52
This is such a great post!! Great photos!! I just love your caption for the photo where you are both walking down the aisle :-)
Posted by girasoli | March 14, 2008 2:38 AM
Posted on March 14, 2008 02:38
Excellent!
Posted by Kim | March 18, 2008 10:46 AM
Posted on March 18, 2008 10:46
I remember the twist tie! I thought it was very creative of Dave when I came into the kitchen shortly after he issued his edict! Best part is, you two are still as much or even more in love now than then!!
Posted by KellyAnne | October 18, 2008 11:27 PM
Posted on October 18, 2008 23:27