Four years
ago today I surprised the man I was marrying with this song during our wedding. Unfortunately, I can’t sing but fortunately for others I know it. However, I can play a bit of piano…so a friend sang as I played and my love stood watching and shocked nearby. I’ve always hated playing the piano in public but made this exception for him. The song may be a bit sappy but it all came from the heart. Writing was nothing new to me but I had never before put my words to music. I guess I just needed some inspiration. Lucky for me it came in the form of Edward James Nixon IV. So, in case you weren’t there…here’s a bit from our wedding day…
From the first time I saw you and I looked into your eyes
I could see your soul behind them, and then I realized
That this dream that I’d been chasing; this love I couldn’t find
was standing right before me, speaking the words that were in my mind
(CHORUS)
And we were made for this moment
when time is standing still
holding on together
we know what we will weather
but through it all remains
our forever love.
In my dreams I can picture just how our life will be
no, we won’t be rich or famous but that’s alright with me
Just a hard-working man, standing by his faithful wife
first a child then another
now a father and a mother
(CHORUS)
I’m sure the years will go by quickly and steady we’ll remain
giving thanks to the Good Lord and enjoying our new names…
hearing “Grandma and Grandpa, can you tell us ’bout your life?”
and then we’ll share our little story
of a husband and his wife.
(CHORUS)
Jamey-Thank you for being my husband and the man who makes my dreams come true. I don’t know how it’s possible but I love you more today than I did 4 years ago. I love that we still have our whole lives ahead of us. Here’s to you and me babe!
October 18, 2003
(Unfortunately, I couldn’t find our wedding CD of pictures so this shot will have to do. This is one of those annoying things about living in an apartment…I never fully unpacked so it’s hard to find anything! Oh well…my smile might be a bit goofy but it definitely portrays how insanely happy I was…and thanks to James…still am!)
UPDATE: 2 more pictures…thanks Fran!!!
Fran White said,
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Perhaps I could email you a few pictures to add because it was the MOST beautiful wedding in the more GORGEOUS place that I’ve ever seen in my whole life.
Anonymous said,
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 10:07 pm
Happy Anniversary! You are beautiful! I’m excited about the photography too… Hope you’re hanging in there
Lots of prayers! Love ya!
Mrs. Nixon said,
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Fran,
Thanks for the pictures! I looked and looked today but finally gave up. Our garage needs some serious organizing…it looks as though someone has been digging through boxes for the past year and not putting things back in their places. Oh, wait. Dang it! That IS what has happened! If I had a scanner I would have done some from my album b/c the pics from there are fabulous but anyway…
And to the second comment…whoever that was…thanks! I appreciate it and I’m sure if you’re loving me then I’m loving you…whoever you are!
I love it when people forgot to leave their names! So fun! Okay, not really but oh well. 
Megan said,
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 7:01 am
Happy Anniversary!
I can’t believe I forgot to call you two yesterday!
I wish we lived closer so we could celebrate with you. Just know that we are happy for you and love you!
sarahplaintall said,
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 8:34 am
Aw,
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Your pictures are beautiful!
Love the name of your photography business, by the way. Very cool. Hope you guys have a great anniversary!
Fran White said,
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 8:52 am
I have some more, but I’ll have to find them!
Mrs. Nixon said,
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Thanks all! Megan-don’t EVEN worry about not calling! Seriously…an anniversary isn’t something I expect others to remember (except James, of course!) I do however, wish you were here to “play” with us! That would be nice. We went to Olive Garden last night (thanks to Emily, Jamey’s mom) and tonight we’re going out with some friends to PF Changs. I love 2 nights of great food! It’s no wonder that I’m not as skinny as I was at our wedding!
And Sarah-glad you like the name! Not to be confused with “red light”. My mom shared with me what “red light” stands for, as in “the red light district” and I had never known that! Look it up if you’re unsure. Previously, I kinda thought it was just an area of town with lots of stop lights! Seriously! Oh, the innocence of being Jonna.