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Tuesday, July 05, 2011

July 4th, Thirty One years ago...

I spent the day with Eric in Ouray , (say it 'Yoo-ray') Colorado. We swam in the pool, went out for lunch, generally just spent the whole day being together. Because neither one of us wanted to be anywhere else.

That evening, as we sat on a blanket covering the hood of the car, leaned back against the windshield and watched as fireworks were set off over the canyon, we decided we'd end up being married. There was no 'big moment'. No proposal. We just... decided.

So the 4th of July has special sentimental meaning for me.

The car is long gone. The blanket. The swimsuits and swimsuit bodies we had.
But the love that we recognized growing that evening? It has taken over the whole garden. To the point that all that grows there is love.

This is why I love July 4th.
:)

9 comments:

  1. Nice memories! More fireworks than in the canyon, I'd say.

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  2. How special that the 4th holds such personal memories for you.

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  3. A totally wonderful reason to love and remember the Fourth of July...

    ~shoes~

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  4. So sweet. So what you're saying is, you bring the holiday in with a bang? *snort*

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  5. a wonderful memory and reason to celebrate ! A toast to you both and the love you share

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  6. i love reading stories about memories. this is such a short and sweet blog entry. everything needed to be said was said.
    :)

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  7. That was very sweet. Another good reason to love the 4th of July :)

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  8. LOL at some of the comments above =)

    Very sweet <3

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