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Young Love vs. Marriage

Yesterday, Mom reminded me of a conversation that she had with Rick when we first started dating in 2007. She said that Rick stated that we would probably never fight. Never, ever, ever! His reasoning was we think so much alike and agree on so many things that it would be impossible to fight. Mom just laughed and said, oh yes, you will fight, as it’s just a part of relationships.

After she reminded me of that story, I laughed and said, “Mom, we got in an argument over toothpaste the other day!”

Seriously – toothpaste!

Ahh, young love. So new, enthusiastic, and hopeful!

I wouldn’t trade being married and having this more developed type of love for young love, though.

It’s secure, yet still romantic. It’s still hopeful in the way that we know we are going to have many different life experiences – good and bad – together. And, as time has changed us separately, it has changed our relationship, as well, for the better. Yes, we have disagreements, but it is with the knowledge that we are in this for life, so we will fight through it to be happy. It’s the kind of love that make disagreements worth it.

And, yes, apparently some of our little arguments involve toothpaste in the grocery store. Apparently, if we have four tubes of toothpaste already, we don’t need another one! Oops! ;)

Us in March of 2007:

Have a great weekend!
Bethany

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More than the Details

Sometimes an article is so good it spreads like wildfire on Facebook. This particular article is from Anne Almasy, an award-winning, amazingly talented photographer on why she really photographs weddings. It has nothing to do with the details and everything to do with life. It is so powerful that I just had to share it here.

This is my favorite part:

“But you know why I REALLY do what I do?

To photograph your parents, who will hold hands and cry on the first row of the chapel. To photograph your sister dancing with that boy she will marry in three years. To photograph those kids who will grow up so, so quickly. To photograph your grandfather, who will pass away next spring. To photograph your first kiss as a married couple, your best friend busting out her signature dance moves, the flower girl asleep under a table, and maybe even your ex looking pretty wistful as he hugs you a little too long in the receiving line.” –Anne Almasy

Read the entire article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anne-almasy/resolution_1_b_2761883.html

From Jessica & Jason’s January 19th Wedding.

Anne Almasy summed it up pretty perfectly. Photographing weddings is more than the details. It’s the moments. It’s the people. It’s life.

Have a wonderful day,

Bethany

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Coca-Cola Girl

My Mamaw has a ton of Coca-Cola collectibles. Her kitchen is filled with Coca-Cola trays and images. Growing up, I always aspired to be the Coca-Cola girls on the trays. My favorites were always the blonde ones.

Here are a few images I found on Google of Coca-Cola trays so you will get an idea of what they look like:

Don’t you just love those bathing suits?! ;)

My desire to be blonde also relates to the fact that my Mom and Mamaw have blonde hair, and I always wanted to be just like them. I believed blonde hair was the key to being amazing just like them!

Well, last October, I decided to put just a little bit of blonde in my hair. Which turned into even more blonde in December, and then even more last month. And, looking at these images below my sister took of me a couple of weeks ago, I can say I am officially a blonde! I really don’t think I will change it back anytime soon either. My Mom always joked that blondes have more fun, and I’m starting to believe it’s true. ;)

The wind was a bit crazy that day:

Have a great afternoon!

Bethany