Almost a Decade
Last week I was sitting on the bus on the way home from work when I realized that the anniversary of my and Nathan’s first date was coming up. I quickly tallied in my head and had a momentary freak out when I realized that it was about to be EIGHT years since that date. For some reason, eight years struck me as a really long time and in that moment I felt really old and simultaneously way too young to have already been together eight years.
I texted him and suggested that we take Annabel out to the restaurant where we had that first date to eat some appetizers and watch the sunset. You see, we had our first date at the Oasis, which is pretty well know around these parts for its epic sunset views. And like I said, we’ve been having some amazing sunsets!
Nathan agreed to my plan, so….we had a plan. Unfortunately the weather had other plans, and on Sunday, our anniversary, the sun didn’t even bother to show its face all day. But since Nathan and I both had Monday off, we decided to go then instead as I still really wanted to see another sunset out there.
It was the trip that almost wasn’t though, and in the interest of keeping things real, I must admit that we bickered before we left and almost didn’t go because I’d had a horrible weekend and was just feeling really down in the dumps. I gave Nathan hell for not being able to read my mind and then felt guilty and stupid and like we shouldn’t even bother. But he insisted and got Annabel ready to go and I finally snapped out of my mood just in time to get out the door.
Annabel was excited as we walked up to the restaurant,
and we arrived just in time to order and then watch the sunset.
As you can see, it was splendid.
It was freezing out there, but we were only outside long enough to snap a few photos.
The rest of the time was spent inside, enjoying the view. Annabel thought she was pretty hot stuff drinking her milk out of a big girl cup with a straw, and she had fun playing with Daddy at the table.
She even got to see some Christmas lights, which have been her latest obsession!
Merry Christmas Y’all
We hit some traffic on the way home and Annabel was not pleased, but even still I was glad that we ended up going. I really needed to get out of the house and the combination of a beautiful sunset, taking pictures, and watching Annabel have a new experience was just what I needed!
Oh no! So annoying. My comment got deleted
Ummm what did I say. I think it was along the lines of: Eight years is awesome and something to be proud of, and that father/daughter pictures is one of your best ever, I think. It’s really really great!!
Ugh, I hate it when that happens! Which photo are you talking about? I had the camera on the table in the restaurant and would occasionally just press the button to see what I got…I was bummed because I got a REALLY cute one of Nathan kissing Annabel’s head, but her face is blocked by a salsa bowl:( Such a bummer! But I guess that’s what happens when you don’t look through the viewfinder!
8 years?!!? Wow. Congrats! I love that you guys celebrated with Annabel. Too cute. Love the picture of her and your hubby locking heads…too sweet!
I know! I can’t believe it’s been 8 years. Craziness. How long have you and your hubby been together?
2 years in May. Do the math. That makes Avery an unexpected present right before the wedding haha
Oh, we haven’t been married for 8 years, just together. Married for 5…6 in March.
If you were going to have a surprise right before the wedding, then Avery was a great one to get!
oh ok, then we’ve been ‘together’ for 3 1/2 years.
Hahaha I could not possibly relate more to your “I gave Nathan Hell for not being able to read my mind” comment. Sums up about Friday-Sunday for me … I was in the same funk as you, but it stuck around for days :-/. The good news is that after your 8 years together, at least he knows it will pass and you’re not just a bitch, in general
. Noah and I just passed our 11 year mark (literally – it passed, THEN we realized it), and it sort of grosses me out that we’re old enough for that. Congrats to you and your sweet family! Doesn’t it blow your mind to remember your first date and think how crazy it would have sounded to picture your family at the table 8 years latrr? I agree that the pic of Nathan and Anabel at dinner is perfect and precious 
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11 years?!?! Holy crap! You guys are relationship pros!
And yeah, it’s crazy to think back on that first date and imagine knowing how things would turn out!
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Oh wow! Thanks so much!! I will be sure to check it out! Though I must admit, I’m terrible about re-posting those:) Thanks again!