Friday Photo Flashback

This month my wife and I will be celebrating our eighth wedding anniversary. So much has happened over eight years and I wouldn’t change a thing. She continues to be the pillar of our house. She keeps everything in line, including me.

Before our kids came along, we actually had time to go out and have time together. Today’s Friday Photo Flashback is from one of our first dates.

Back in 2017, Sam took me to a place in Lansing called the Claddagh Irish Pub. She raved about the fish and chips there and took me there for my birthday. It was about an hour from our house. She had told me that the inside looked like an Irish castle. When we pulled up, I wasn’t sure what to think. It was in a sort of strip mall.

Sure enough, though, when we walked in, it looked like a castle.

Naturally, I had to try the fish and chips. It was absolutely delicious. When we left I mentioned that we should make sure to visit again soon. We never got around to it. Sadly, in 2020, it closed permanently thanks to Covid.

This picture was a selfie we took that day:

It’s funny to look at that picture now. Sam really hasn’t changed at all. She still is as beautiful as ever. However, a lot of things changed for me. Now I shave my head. I also have a full beard. This was also back before I had to go and get glasses, too. Oh, and I’m probably 40 pounds lighter here.

I remember that date. This was a time were we hadn’t been together that long, but she treated me like I had never been treated before. She actually treated me like I meant something to her. I cannot begin to tell you what a difference she made in my life.

I’m looking forward to celebrating our anniversary with her.