It’s the post you all have been waiting for. As promised, here is a Behind the Scenes: Our Anniversary Getaway. Thank you to those who reached out to congratulate us.
Behind the Scenes
If you are following me on social media, you had a chance to see some behind the scenes moments from our latest getaway.
We took so many pictures and videos, and I have yet to post them all. There are just too many to share on IG or twitter.
So, I thought why not drop a new blog post and share with my beloved readers a more in depth behind the scenes look.
Our anniversary tradition
I shared in my latest newsletter a fun fact about me, I love traditions. You might as well call me old fashion.
Did you know that In the United States, the 9th year anniversary is represented by two traditional symbols, pottery and willow?
The willow is a flexible tree, symbolizing a couples ability to work together in harmony.
Pottery meanwhile represents the molding and shaping of a relationship of beauty over time.
I must say, tradition has it correct. After, 9 years- I can say that yes we are as flexible as a willow tree-unfailing.
Always working together, no matter what we are faced with.
And most definitely, our relationship continues to shape more and more each year. The beauty is something that cannot transformed into words.
The one thing that has always been true about us is that we enjoy creating experiences together and are always planning our next adventure
Our Tradition
Each year we always return to the second place we call home, North Carolina. It’s the state in which we said “I do”, 9 years ago.
There are many things that draw us back to North Carolina each year. The southern country lifestyle. People are much nicer in the south. The pace is slower and the days are longer (even in the winter months).
Specifically, the shore is where our hearts is drawn too and we have created so many memories in this place…together.
The beach in January gives us the peace and quietness from everyday life. A break from our children, even though I always miss them by day 2.
Our traditions will never get old, no matter how old we continue to grow together.
Creating memories together
This past week we both enjoyed spending time together and creating memories.
We visited the local coffeeshop soon as we touched down on the island and was welcomed by a lot of familiar faces.
That’s a iced mocha that you see in my hand. Hubby’s favorite drink currently is a unsweet tea with stevia.
We climbed sand dunes…
Visited our favorite lighthouses…
Even found a 5 foot light house to bring home and add to our collection. We never stop surprising our neighbors between our projects and decorative pieces.
We watched the sun rise and sun set…
Believe it or not, one day we had 70 degree weather that transitioned into a snow storm with weather below 30 degrees, high tides, massive winds, rain and a hail storm.
Before the snow storm came blazing I did pick up another good book to read Friday night before turning in for the evening.
It was basically, the last call for a coffee and a good book right before closing. Thankfully, we did make a stop. Saturday morning we woke up to about 3 inches of snow, and everything shuts down when it snows on this part of the island.
Saturday Snow storm and high tide
Local Island Bookstore
We also visited the local island book store and I picked up 2 new books that I was able to finish before the end of our vacation.
I know it’s only January but I am making great progress on my 2022 reading challenge. Do you have a Goodreads account? If so, follow me here.
Book fever must have rubbed off on him… I love this look. A man with a book in his hand.
This past week I discovered a new love for a different type of history. I am still a major fan of wartime history, specifically the civil war era. But, I have a new love for maritime history.
I enjoyed the days going by slower and feeling longer. We had so much extra time to relax and read. Each morning was filled with mindfulness and intention.
I even had a chance to social media detox. As much as I love you all, we all need a break sometimes. I felt very recharged by the end of our vacation.
And now, I am back on schedule. My glass is full and I ready to get back to producing new content to help you on your blogging and social media journey to success.
Comment below, and share with me when the last time it was that you had a chance to getaway and relax. If it’s been awhile, hope you plan a getaway very soon.
Thank you for checking out our behind the scenes
We are looking forward to our next milestone, we have already started planning our vow renewal for year 10.
If you enjoyed this wedding anniversary post, check out previous posts from the years before:
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Until next week,