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A Very Special Birthday

I very clearly remember locking myself in a high school bathroom stall and muffling my tears as I chanting “no one will ever love me” over and over again in my head. Boy, was I wrong. Terribly wrong. Fast forward some 15 years later (that was scary to type), and I can’t possibly fathom why this particularly amazing man loves me. Not only loves me, but thinks I am one of the most amazing people he has ever met. Just looking at me makes him smile. I have no idea what sorcery I unknowingly pointed his way, but I am thankful every day that it worked.

Happy birthday, Agustin Sanchez. You are not only my best friend, my husband and my partner in crime, but you are also my hero and inspiration. You are the reason I laugh and smile with such ease. You are my sanity. You are my happy place. You never stop surprising me, and I know you never will.

Ten.

Tomorrow marks 10 years since my husband first turned to me and said, “I guess we are dating now?” It’s hard to fathom that our relationship has been going strong for a decade. People reacted so negatively when we first began dating, saying that we were too young to talk about a future together and that we would eventually grow apart. Granted, our relationship has not been all unicorns and rainbows. There were a lot of bumps along the way that would have definitely pushed apart most, but we soldiered on and I have a feeling we always will. Relationships are not easy, they are not smooth and effortless despite what Pinterest quotes may lead you to believe.

I think the movie, Crazy Stupid Love (which made me cry like an asshole), summed it up best:

I should have fought for you. Because you fight for your soul mates.

I will never stop fighting for you, Agustin Lovio Sanchez.
Happy anniversary baby. To our past, present and very bright future together.
I love you.

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Weekend Highlights: Valentine’s Day Edition

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I’m sorry this post came so late – we had a really busy (but wonderful) weekend and we didn’t have today off like the majority of you lucky people! Our Valentine’s Day was amazing though. Completely low-key in traditional Sanchez style, but very romantic and special.

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Vintage Love

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While visiting my Mom’s house over the weekend, I sifted through some old boxes that contained my grandmother’s photo albums and I discovered my parents’ wedding album. This was absolute gold to me. I had never seen any of these pictures since they were probably stashed away somewhere in my grandmother’s house and were the only copies. Unfortunately, my parents divorced when I was about 13 years old, but these pictures are still so meaningful and beautiful to me.

My mom always told me that I probably would have used her wedding dress had she not let her friend borrow it (she never got it back) and now I can honestly say that she was right. How beautiful did she look? My dad didn’t look too shabby himself either!

I’m so happy I was able to stumble upon these gorgeous pictures – they will definitely be something I treasure for the rest of my life. Does anyone else want to share their parents’ wedding photos?

All my lovin’…

Well, as promised, I am back with a recap of my amazing Valentine’s Day.

It actually all started Friday night when I returned home from a much needed Happy Hour with my bestie. As I walked in, I saw a beautiful arrangement of gerbera daisies (which are one of my favorite flowers) and a very appropriate card.

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