* 5 Years Ago Today … in Dirleton, Scotland

39 responses to “* 5 Years Ago Today … in Dirleton, Scotland”

  1. Fantastic photos, Val. Thanks so much for sharing them. Love the bagpiper, the kilts, the beach, the castle. Magical indeed!

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    1. Thanks Nancy. Second time around … with my lovely Yank … We did it our way 🙂

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  2. This is so romantic and beautiful!

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    1. It was … and so much fun. I don’t think we’ve smile and laughed quite as much as that day since. And we smile and laugh a lot 🙂

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  3. Congratulations on achieving this major milestone, Val. The photos helped transport me back in time to a special event and moment. Thank you!
    Russ

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    1. Thank you Russ. I appreciate your well wishes!
      Can’t believe its been 5 years. Time definitely speeds up as we get older 😉
      Val

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  4. Beautiful Val! Congrats and may you always be watched over. It looks like a very happy day.

    Karen

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    1. Thank you Karen – it was magical!

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  5. This is an uplifting post, Val. The images of your special day are beautiful. Congrats on five years. Here’s to many more! 🙂

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    1. Thanks Eric. It was so special and so “us” !

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  6. It was a perfect day…a beautiful bride, a handsome groom, a sunny sky
    and we had the privilege of being a part of it.
    Susan and Michael

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND LOVE

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    1. Susan … you and Mike made it very special for us. Thank you for being there … and being here today!
      Hugs
      Val x

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  7. I see the shining face in the clouds Val! Happy Anniversary – such lovely photos!
    Diana xo

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    1. Thanks Diana. When I first saw it I thought it was George Washington … now I’m thinking it might be a relative looking over us!

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  8. Congratulations, it looks like it was a very magical wedding and yes, I found several faces in the clouds. I wish you the best Val 😀

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    1. Thank you Irene 🙂

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  9. Oh, blessings and love to you both!! Breathtaking photos, Val!! Cheers to you!! xxx

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    1. Its such special place … and with special people it was a wonderful day! Thanks Allison.

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  10. Wow! How enchanting. Thank you so much for sharing the joy and beauty, Val. And felicitations….xo

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    1. We were oozing with joy that day 🙂

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  11. I am so happy for your happiness 🙂

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    1. Thank you Elizabeth! It hasn’t been a fairy tale since then, but we know that that is life and we are in it together 🙂

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  12. Beautiful photos Val. You both look radiant in a magnificent setting. Yes I too can see the face in the clouds. Happy 5th anniversary. Love to you from Jenna

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    1. Thank you Jenna! The photos were amazing. So happy then … and happy now… even with the highs and lows!

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  13. What beautiful photos Val. You both looked wonderful and the setting was indeed magical. 🙂

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    Such lovely photographs, and CONGRATULATIONS.

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    1. Thank you ISWH!! The photos capture the magic and laughter!

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  15. What a wonderful wedding it must have been, the photos are awesome Val.

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    1. Thanks Barb. It was a wonderful wedding. (And so much better than the first one for both of us 😉

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  16. Congrats Val. Wonderfully happy images.

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  17. I loved seeing these pictures again. They really captured the magical day. And I too think it is George Washington …..actually he appears at every American wedding if you know where to look. 🙂

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    1. Thank you Tisha. Wow – he travelled far to be with us … as you did. 🙂
      I hope you spot him this weekend overlooking Jay’s wedding too!
      Val x

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  18. Congrats! Happy Anniversary! Yes, I did see the fact in the clouds!! Looks like it was a beautiful ceremony 🙂

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    1. Thanks Kate 🙂 Second time around for both of us made it perfect!

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  19. Ah, Scotland is the most magical place in the world in my book. What a beautiful day, for a beautiful wedding!

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    1. Shelley, Why am I not surprised, when your adorable dog is called Haggis and your tag line is: “Life is good. Whisky’s better. Amen.”
      Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. Val

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  20. Val, lovely photos and a lovely sunny day by the look of it! Magical. 🙂

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    1. Thank you marjma! We had our fingers crossed that morning as the wind picked up 🙂

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