On this day, 10 years ago, Mr. Wild Dingo and I were performing a rumba for 160 people. Ten years ago, when we said "I do," neither one of us dreamed we'd be living abroad. Our wedding seems like a lifetime ago. The last 3,652 days have been filled with humor, happiness, stress, change, growth and more humor. I've thanked the universe every day for crossing our paths.
We met each other through bicycling and our dates revolved around our rides. He even proposed while we were on a bike ride one evening in the mountains. At sunset, at the top of the mountain, he stopped, feigned a problem with my derailleur and made me get off the bike. He got down on one knee and found the "problem"--a diamond rock seemed to be causing the noise. I considered the question and before I answered I asked, "Are there any matching earrings in that derailleur?" Hey, you can't blame a girl for trying to negotiate a higher price before signing the contract, can you?
But seriously, how lucky am I to be married to someone who not only shares a common interest but is open to sharing some of my own? He knew dancing and ballroom were both longterm hobbies of mine and went as far as to study a year of ballroom before our wedding--at his suggestion, not mine. He's still bugging me to find some ballroom classes here in French so we can multi-task and learn two things at once. I know. All you ladies totally want to slap me huh? But wait.
Last night I asked him for help with my iPod player because I needed it for a yoga class I was teaching in the morning. And he was generous enough to fix it for me and teach me how to work the remote. I also told him to wake me up at 7 so I could leave at 8 a.m.
This morning, while I was making our orange-bananna-pineapple-pomegranate smoothies, with a healthy scoop of fiber (because we're old as dirt now), he asked me, "So why are you up so early today?"
"Because I'm running away with a man who actually listens to me," I tell him.
Don't worry Internet. It's not like he's actually listening.
Happy Anniversary Honey. No matter what I say, I wouldn't change you for another. Even if his ears were working.
Happy anniversary to you too honey. Let's ditch those dogs and go to Lausanne tonight for some chow!
Yay! Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Beautiful wedding pictures. Our mom and dad's 5-year anniversary is in a couple months. We've been with them every step of those 5-years and I'm sure they owe all their success to us. I hope you also give Loki and Juno a lot of credit. 🙂
Steve
Happy anniversary! And hey, an offer to ditch the dogs and go out to dinner - I don't think it gets any better! (So did you ever get the earrings?!?) BTW, I don't think men's ears work. It's how they are built. Which allows us to say things like, "I'm leaving you for the roofer" and have them nod and go back to their football. Heaven forbid there was actually a man alive who DID listen - how could we have any fun at their expense? 😉
Seriously, go ditch those dogs and maybe there will be some earrings in your appetizer!
-Dr. Liz
PS For the record, our recessional was AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell' - no ballroom dancing at our wedding, but lots of Angus Young wanna-be's! 😉
Congratulations! You were a beautiful bride! We're coming up on 24 here... [EEEKK] Talk about old as dirt... I owe all our success to the dogs...
Hi Julie and Scott, hope you have a nice anniversary. Maybe I'll get lucky too and find the kind of love and companionship you've found with each other.
When you come back home, we'll have to head out on a ride or maybe take a yoga class together.
I miss you guys.
Tim
Happy Gotcha Day peeps! Gorgeous pictures, you both looked fabulous. Have a great dinner, and be sure to bring home a doggie bag. It's only fair.
Pat
Hey Julie!
Congratulations and happy anniversary from all of us here in Singapore!
Gorgeous couple!
Love,
V
This is a beautiful love story. You look gorgeous as a bride.
The only thing missing is muddy puppy paw prints on your dress!
Love from The Heartbeats
Julie and Scott, you both look so yummy in the pics, Julie so beautiful in that dress, you know me, I love weddings and those dresses! Perfect, so happy for you and your life.
Susan
Aww Happy Anniversary to the Wild Dingos!
Beautiful pictures!
Happy Anniversary to both of you!!!! Ten years is very good. The Momster and Dadster just hit #40 this summer - they are what you call OLD!!!
Beautiful wedding photos.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Happy Anniversary! What a lovely wedding you had! I'm going to admit to being just a smidge surprised that somehow a picture of Mr. Wild Dingo wearing the cone of shame didn't make its way to this post. He's such a good sport!
OK, you kind of have me tearing up with that post. Happy Anniversary! You and MWD! I wonder if he is part huskie as he seems to have selective hearing. But what the heck, he's a keeper, right? Now go and do that French tango.
Mango Momma
Awwwww, happy 10th! No doubt the dogs are doing their part to spread the love and laughter and keep every day a new adventure.
But seriously, a dress w/o paw prints and bits of fur fuzz? Yeah, that may have been the only day of my life when I was fur-free, too.
We remember that day well! You were the most beautiful couple and the rumba was the highlight of the evening. Thanks for including those gorgeous pictures. Your Oakmont friends miss you and look forward to your return. Karen and Robin
Happy Anniversary! I love that he proposed on a bike ride. Perfect!
Men's ears are genetically linked to Siberian Huskies' ears, didn't you know. We can not hear basic requests, but we can selectively hear exactly what we want.
Just saying.
Happy Anniversary!
are you two wearing matching velour track suits yet? no, then it's still early in the relationship 😉
cool photos and i can't believe it has been 10 years.
Happy Anniversary! You made for one beautiful bride. 🙂
Happy Anniversary!! That first picture is just gorgeous. And what an original cake!! 😀 Love your wedding dress. Yes, it's funny what life brings, isn't it? I never thought I'd be living Down Under when I said "I do"!! 😉
As for dancing...I'm lucky in having a husband who shares my enthusiasm too although sadly his back injury means our dancing days are over - but anyway, personally, I always feel that every girl needs a gay friend as a dance buddy. I mean, NO one dances like a gay man!!! 😛
Hsin-Yi
Hi,
Happy Anniversary!!!! We celebrated ours a while back in July. We have been together 29 years!!!!
Our marriage has been the best!!
xx, Fern
Happy Anniversary! Not too sure about the 'ditch the dogs' comment, but we're sure you came home with lavish doggie bags by way of apology. This Nov. would have been mama's 41st anniversary, if the husband we never met had survived. And for Pete's sake, start dancing!! There is no more romantic exercise!
Jed & Abby
A beautiful day as a cherished touchstone for your everyday -- thx for sharing your thoughts & fabulous pics as you celebrate your 10th Anniversary and the wonderful life you share ! Best wishes to you both!
---mis 🙂
You two are adorable!! Happy Anniversary!!!!