Question of the Day

"Mama?"

"Yes, Jane?"

"It's almost Halloween."

"Yes, you're right it is almost Halloween."

"You know what that means?"

"No, what does that mean Jane?"

"Well after Halloween is Christmas so really it's almost Christmas."

"Oh?"

"Yep, and do you know what I would like for Christmas?"

"No, what would you like Jane?"

"An Alpaca."

"An Alpaca?!"

"Yep, Grandma's friend has them and they really like me."

Jane & Beau

*Sigh* She has a point.

It is officially the weekend at our house

And you know what that means...

tap. tap. tap.

Rock and...

Roll!

Motivation

My house is a mess and I have zero motivation to clean it. Did you know that homes built in the 1850's have very little storage? Oh, you did? Well, guess what? I DIDN'T! When Scott and I first looked at this home I was in such a frenzy that I didn't open ONE closet.

Complain, complain, complain...

aaand pictures...

So I came across these pictures of our kitchen just about 2 years ago this morning while trying to do anything possible to avoid the inevitable.

I can't say I miss storing the china in garage storage cabinets. Did we really stand in Home Depot and rationalize, "Well, at least it kind of looks like stainless steel?"

Ahhh, the old stove that died the day after our first Thanksgiving here. Thanks for giving it one last go!

Who doesn't like having their washer and dryer in the kitchen? I can't count the number of PB&J's I made atop that dryer. *see above...stove died.

Sometimes I take for granted how far we've come. Things can be slow going when you are your own crew but so worth it when you are able to stand back and look at your accomplishments.

But do I really have to be the cleaning crew?

Fine...

This is how you make cookies, Essex style!

Arrgh!

Check out that booty!

All hands on deck make for smooth and delicious sailing!

This face

Flour and all...

makes it all worthwhile.

Let me count the ways

Infinity

I did, I do and I always will

Dear Scott,

The happiest day of my life was the day I met you.

They said we were crazy kids.

They said it couldn't be done.

They were wrong.

Ok, maybe we are a little crazy.

But in the end...

True Love Conquers All.

Here's to 15 more!

Love Always,

Melissa

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Scott and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary this summer. It is amazing how time flies. In many ways I feel like we have been together for an eternity but in so many other ways I feel like it was just yesterday that we had our first conversation on that little island watching fireworks in the distance.

We fell in love with Newport a few years back so we decided to sneak away for the weekend and celebrate 15 years of love, laughter & friendship.

"Love is Life"

Our favorite tree

Because we're total nature dorks...I mean totally cool.

We spent the weekend enjoying the water, sunsets and each

other.

Our last stop was Castle Hill Inn. There is something to be said for saving the best for last.

The big news is...

Wait for it...

WE BOUGHT A BOAT!

Ok, so it won't get us down river but it does make us smile and remind us of a fabulous weekend celebrating 15 years of marital bliss.

p.s. i love you honey