Thursday, July 19, 2012

Us

Catalina Island, 20?? (a while ago)

Who are these people?  Oh, it's us.  A long time ago.  We've changed in some ways, but the best parts have remained intact.

He asked me to marry him, on this day, ten years ago.  We were on Angel Island with a wet picnic blanket, sandwiches from Molinari's, and a half bottle of Chianti.  I said yes. 

Best decision I ever made.

loves
Posted by Denise | Chez Danisse at 10:25 AM
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24 comments:

  1. KateJuly 19, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I'd have wanted to marry both of you if you had those hats on. Long may you continue to change and stay the same - together.

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  2. the LadyJuly 19, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Oh happy day! You both look adorable.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Do you still have the tiger hat? I hope so. I raise a glass to you both
    love from hot Rome x

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    1. Denise | Chez DanisseJuly 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM

      I wish. The hats were only borrowed while in the tiny airport shop that day.

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  4. amelia from z tasty lifeJuly 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    clearly, you are kindred spirits. If he is half as adorable and smart and thoughtful and well-read as you, he is a keeper... May you wear funny hats together in old age.

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  5. MiseJuly 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    What a lovely post. Many more men must have asked you to marry them while you wore that hat.

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  6. alexandriaJuly 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I love the silliness of these shots. What a great post with a lot of heart.

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  7. Rachael | The Slow-Cooked SentenceJuly 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Reading "How to Write like Chekhov" and came across the following and thought of you:

    There is no need to chase after a crowd of characters. Only two should be at the center of gravity: he and she. -- Letter from Anton to his brother, Alexander Chekhov, Moscow, May 19, 1886

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    1. Denise | Chez DanisseJuly 23, 2012 at 1:14 PM

      I like it, Rachael. I'm going to take a look at your book.

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  8. valedaJuly 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    so sweet! hope you both have a wonderful day.

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  9. nicoleJuly 19, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    happy 10!

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  10. Stacy G.July 19, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Such fun pictures. Well done on your good decision!

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  11. HilaJuly 20, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Fantastic photos, and wise decision.

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  12. Michele | Cooking At HomeJuly 20, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    What a lovely couple!

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  13. Elsa MayJuly 20, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    was it the rabbit hat perchance that swayed your decision...? great photos, and a sweet memory - happy anniversary!

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    1. Denise | Chez DanisseJuly 23, 2012 at 1:15 PM

      Oh yes, Annie, once I saw him in the rabbit hat I was smitten.

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  14. nancy at good food mattersJuly 21, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    sweet hilarious charming
    and wise!
    cheers to you both.

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  15. Alisa : Ink CaravanJuly 21, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    So wonderfully matched. Cheers to making great decisions!

    ps. Thanks for visiting me, you have effectively flushed out a lurker. Lovely to 'meet' you. : )

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  16. OlgaJuly 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I'm glad that such different personalities found harmony in each other's company :)

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  17. GraciaJuly 23, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    I adore these pictures. And the story you have shared behind them. Here's to wise decisions.

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  18. NicoleJuly 23, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I love getting a glimpse of your whimsical side. It's good to look back and see light and happy memories!

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  19. lucyJuly 23, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    brilliant.

    sounds like it was the perfect day - and i LOVE a man in a bunny hat.

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  20. Denise | Chez DanisseJuly 27, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Thanks, everyone!

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  21. M.August 5, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    how beautiful! love that last sentence :)

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