Yep, that's right, Jamie and I recently celebrated our 7th...where has the time gone??... anniversary and we really went all out this year. We planned and planned for weeks before to create the perfect weekend to celebrate...and then we woke up that morning, threw the plans out the window and decided to go with simple. Ok, so no plans were ever really made. Not that I wouldn't have preferred otherwise but you know at the end of the day I was grateful for the laid back time together and for the love that has grown over the last 7 years. And speaking of love, that great looking chap above just happens to be that hunky love of my life. He's smiling because we decided to eat at the Cheesecake Factory in Inner Harbor and cheesecake is one of his favorites. (I have to admit, they have gooey, chocolatey, that-has-HOW-MANY-calories, outta-this-world, delicious cakes that can make any bad day float into blissful oblivion...so the smile is completely appropriate, Jamie.)
We needed an outlet for walking off all those incredible calories from the cheesecake so we walked around Inner Harbor enjoying the finally cooler and slightly less wet weather we had that day. Our walk happened to take us by the Baltimore Aquarium and we decided that since neither of us has been inside since we were kids it would be fun to well, "be kids" again.
As my camera follows me everywhere I go, I thought it would be fun to see how she performed in the aquarium. (Yep, I lifted the tail...it's a she) Although I appreciate that there are several inches of glass between me and...this guy below...it sure does make getting the right shot a little difficult. (Hello reflections of annoying people trying to push past me, welcome to my blog)
Sting rays are cool on the top...AND the bottom. Kinda looks like they have 2 faces.
Again...grateful for that super-duper thick, heavy duty glass between me and him!
I love Jamie, but there were more Jamie's down the escalator than I ever cared to see. One Jamie is quite enough for me! Kinda interesting how he seems to be looking at himself too.
The jellies are really cool! Full of bright colors and light, it's just a fascinating creature.
(Yeah thank goodness for the glass around his watery hole too!)
They recently added a 911 memorial at the Baltimore World Trade Center to remember those from Maryland who lost their lives that fateful day. This piece of steel was from the actual World Trade Center. Around the marble slab the events that happened on 911 are etched like a timeline. To the left of this memorial are 2 other memorials to remember those from the Pentagon and Flight 93.
I really had no intention of ending on a sad note, but maybe this is a good reminder on a happy occasion for us...to hold close the times we have together, to remember the love our relationship was founded on and continue to nurture it, and most importantly to never take our time together for granted, for in heartbeat it can be taken away. We owe much to those who sacrificed their lives and for those who continue to sacrifice their lives for our freedom and privileges...so don't waste the time you've been given. There are many who would give anything for the moments we daily take for granted...and remember to thank those who give up moments together to provide you those freedoms and privileges.
And Baby, Happy Anniversary! Our wedding day was one of the happiest and most memorable of my life and I'm thankful that no matter what you continue to stick by my side. You're the bread to my butter, the fuel to my fire, and the light of my life. I love you, Jamie!
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