Life is flying by so fast, weeks turn into months, into years. Spun and I just re-registered this domain and realized we bought it almost four years ago. We recounted the story of us laying in bed, nine days into dating, saying “I’m smitten for you,” and she followed with “I’m spun.” I grabbed my iPhone and bought the domain.

Super coincidental that this post’s photo comes from the same juneberry tree that I shot for the first post, as I lay here in the same spot reminiscing memories. I can’t even believe all the things we’ve done in that amount of time. Hooray for living life to the fullest.

See you at the top of the tree, Spun, then we’ll enjoy the view for a moment and then race off on our next adventure.

oxoxo

Spun with our dear friends’ baby Mia. Look at those eyes!!

Spun and I had an interesting Valentine’s day. We worked on a project inspired by love for the morning, pushing pixels, fusing ideas and making some beautiful visions come to life.

While we didn’t have a big bash of ourselves, it was great working together again … something we’ve talked a lot about doing, but have just now gotten the opportunity to do since I started working from home.

Definitely a great celebration of love, even of we didn’t go all out on the Hallmark holiday itself.

Two years ago, Spun and I were wed under this very ampersand in the Olympic Sculpture Park on the north end of Seattle. We loved the idea of Smitten AND Spun (aka Bill & Kim), the waterfront AND park, an intimate AND public setting. The piece we were married on is entitled “Love & Loss”. We were amazed at the reverence of people that passed by, pausing for a moment on their stroll, jog, or bike ride. We loved that little kids paid no mind to us standing on the lower S, instead playing with the water in the O and jumping around on the benches. The trains whipped by, planes flew overhead and Seattle kept humming while we took our vows in front of a handful of amazing souls.

And is a funny word. It’s possessive. It joins. It has the opportunity to make things infinitely better than you could ever imagine. All of these things happened when I anded myself to Kim. We became one entity, a united front of joy, creativity and life. Over the past two years, we have “anded” more friends, art, stories and love to our fold than I would have ever conceived possible when we stood in the sun two years ago.

You and I, my Love. Forever and a day. My heart and yours. oxoxo

Note that this was shot that day, three years ago

I’d never been and I really wanted to explore it with her. We shared great conversation, but both of us were terrified to make a move. Imagine walking through massive sculptures, around beautiful art, by a huge metal tree with someone who finally understands how you see all of this beauty as well. We didn’t hold hands. We didn’t even kiss (spoiler alert … yet). We just walked. Two hearts side by side, learning that they may have found a mirror for each other.

Discontent with calling it a day, Spun recommended we head to Harborsteps to enjoy the stairs, the sunshine and sound of the fountains. Of course, I was happy to oblige. So we drove down to Western and parked. Here. Yes, 5-10 feet from this pay station.

This is the moment that rewrote my future, my DNA, my desire for my existence. I got the door for her and said, “I have to do this, I can’t wait any longer” whereby I pulled her close and kissed her. We just stood there, shocked and dumbfounded. No words, just a few more blissful kisses before beginning our journey that still continues as strongly as it began. At this moment I became more Smitten than I knew was possible. As for my girl, yea as you’ve probably guessed, she was (and still is) Spun.

oxoxo

Yesterday our dear friends David and Alyssa got hitched. It was truly a magnificent culmination to a beautiful week. Just down the beach from the villa they rented we camped out on white chairs, and enjoyed the waves crashing just beyond the two love birds. Later we had good drinks, a massive set of fireworks off the coast, a pool party and well, more tequila. We couldn’t be happier for you two, for the friends you have surrounded yourselves with and the adventures you’re about to embark on … and the countless ones to come thereafter. Congrats kids!

Thank you for the opportunity to offer up our creative services as well. Spun and I loved working together in our shop sewing and silk screening the canvas tote bags (photos coming soon) and necklaces, bracelets and earrings for the bridal party (again, more photos soon). We couldn’t be more thrilled with how well they were received and we’re grateful for your thanks and gratitude throughout the week. Truly, our pleasure.

To a lifetime of the wind at your back, a smile on your face, and each other on your arm, we love you guys. Congrats.