Amid a busy season of photographing other people’s weddings, Andy & I stole a little time away this week to celebrate our own wedding. We were married September 8, 2001. Seven years later and our love is even deeper than the day we said, “I do.”

Marriage certainly has its challenges, don’t get me wrong. But, there is no one I would rather have at my side than Andy. He is my best friend, my partner in crime…and photography, the first one I want to share happy news with and the one I always go to when I need a shoulder to lean on or a hug that reaches into my soul and makes everything better. He is my biggest cheerleader and the kindest, most sincere, generous person I have ever met. I am truly blessed to have him in my life. And, even though life has been stressful for us these last few years since starting Bello, he is everything that is good about my life.

It’s been a couple of years since we actually did anything on our anniversary. Two years ago, we completely forgot it was our anniversary and only remembered while on our way to photograph our friends’ Adriann & Matt’s fabulous Wequassett wedding. This year, we decided not to let another year pass without getting out of the office and spending some quality time together.

So, on Monday, we did a little work in the morning and then took a drive to Dennis to check out Clancy’s Beach Bar, where we’ll be photographing the wonderful wedding of Emily & Larry later this weekend. Afterwards, we stopped by a nearby beach and spent the afternoon just soaking in the warm late summer sun, sipping champagne and enjoying each other, basically doing a whole lot of nothing. It was my first swim in the ocean all summer and even though it was just an afternoon together…it felt like we were on vacation!

It was a wonderful day and a good reminder that the best times spent with Andy are when we’re doing nothing special, just enjoying each other’s company.

After the beach, we headed back to Clancy’s because we were craving fried clams and fish & chips - quintessential Cape Cod cuisine. Coincidentally, Larry & Emily were there for dinner too, so we spent a wonderful evening with them.

It was a great anniversary!!

I only got one photo off before the battery in our little point and shoot camera died. (We hadn’t planned on taking any photos, so I didn’t have our backup battery with us. Oh well!) I call it “Eyes Only for You.” Cheezy, I know, but I admit…I’m cheezy!

I love you honey! xoxo C