Second Anniversary

 We enjoy married life. 

We'd been living together for quite some time. It was hard to imagine life being any different. 

It is! 

Way better than our wildest imagination. We enjoy every moment together. We are pursuing a variety of projects to keep our minds and bodies active. That we are so matched that our interests are parallel most of the time. 

It is wonderful to create, but nothing better than creating with your mate, the person who completes you. 

We're off to enjoy a wonderful Italian meal to celebrate our joy... 

Merry Christmas, Everyone 

Waterlilly & Armond


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