Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to my lovely husband

I awoke to find a lovely bunch of roses on the kitchen table.

We had the most amazing wedding, getting married in Comlongon Castle in Scotland, 14 years ago today.

I made a deep green velvet cloak lined with a gorgeous shimmering lining to wear over my wedding dress anticipation of the cool weather.

We had a horse and carriage, a piper, and a traditional jazz band, it really was a magical time.  We also honeymooned in the castle over the Christmas period as it was 'closed' for a few days so we had it all to ourselves.  I think we were really lucky to get married there when we did.  Everything worked out perfect, from the hairdresser, the flowers, the cake, the photographers (I will never forget the fun we had with them 'tickity boo') and the wonderful minister Reverend Lauri Dennison, who really went out of his way to provide a very special service using words we had written ourselves and including our son Steven.

A Pause in Advent Four

Advent/Anniversary flowers

Last night I went to a lovely Carols by Candlelight service with a couple of friends. I found it a very moving and uplifting service with lots of worship. The vicar gave a wonderful sermon on love, suffering and what it means in relation to Jesus and our lives. I can't even begin to explain it, but it was definitely something I could relate to and gave me plenty of food for thought.

What better time to celebrate your wedding anniversary, but during Advent!

What better place to get married but in a castle in Scotland!

I made a beautiful velvet dark green cloak for our wedding.

It truly was a magical experience, the memories of which we will treasure forever. I think we were very lucky to marry there when we did as it was in their early days before the mass advertising on the internet. We were extra privileged as well because we got the whole castle to ourselves over the Christmas period for our honeymoon.

We are going to have a lovely roast dinner tonight - yes the oven is repaired! To celebrate the last week in Advent and of course our Anniversary.

An extra special gift from my lovely hubby to me... one of Nicky's wonderful creations - Rupert! I can't believe how lucky I am.