The Story Of US

On year ago today I married HOKIS, the love of my life. It was the culmination of 10 years of:
Getting to know each other
Getting to like each other
Getting to really, REALLY like each other
Coming to love one another
Coming to finally admit that we love one another
Learning that there truly is no one else in this world who we could love more
Growing apart, then growing back together
Falling in love all over again
Admitting that we never stopped loving one another
... nor could we ever.

It was an incredible night with incredible memories, surrounded by so much love and so many people who were truly  so very happy that the 10 year roller-coaster was finally over.

There are plenty of snapshots in time from that night, but they are mere shadows of the truth. None come even remotely close to capturing the memory I have of holding my bride on the dance floor that night, the sound of the joyful music as we danced into the reception with our newly joined families close behind, or the look in her eye as we stood face to face in the church and committed our lives to one another (3 times, just to make sure).

"The Story Of Us" as a blog feature is one year in the making.
The story of us is one of over eleven years. Here's to a lifetime of health, happiness, and memories!

The Story Of Us - A Year In Review

A year has come and gone and HOKIS and Your Humble Observer have a million reasons to celebrate. In the week leading up to our first anniversary, I would like to reflect upon a two-and-a-half year period that led up to this moment - from proposal to the paper anniversary.

Since we live in a social media world and our every action is constantly being monitored by...someone... I have decided to use, as a mirror, the various InstaFaceLinkTwit posts leading up to the wedding then beyond into our "Newlywed Year".

Up Curtain:

April 2, 2011

Just asked the love of my life to marry me.

                >>...oh, and she said yes, by the way.

April 30, 2011

H: I don't think any of these venues are going to be big enough for the amount of people we expect.
YHO: Honey...Buckingham Palace isn't big enough for the amount of people we expect.

June 22, 2011

Why I Love Her-
H: Oh my God, Nar. I found a picture that shows EXACTLY what I want for the wedding. I sent it to my friend and she LOVED it, and I sent it to my cousin who agreed it so totally me. So I emailed it to your mom and my mom too to see what they think, but Nar it's so beautiful!
YHO: Well, now that all the important people have seen your image of our wedding, any chance us second tier people can get a peek?

September 8, 2011

YHO: Hey, wanna get married?

September 21, 2011

I have a question: If I'm trying to add you to my Google+ and I'm trying to decide which of my circles you fit into, which do I pick? Clearly "Friend" would be an insult, but "Family" is kind of premature. I'm so confused. Any advice would help. Do I create a "Nushanadz" circle, or do I just abandon this whole endeavor and pretend Google+ doesn't exist?

December 18, 2011

YHO: What the _________ is a "cutting cost"?
H: They charge you for cutting the cake.
YHO: THEY CHARGE YOU FOR CUTTING THE CAKE? _______ that, I'll cut the damn thing myself!

February 17, 2012

I just want you to know that, in preparation for your arrival, I vacuumed the couch. Because I love you THAT much!

April 28, 2012

Khunami

June 26, 2012

I handed this to HOKIS and she said, "Oooh, lovely!"
...What is it?

September 27, 2012

H: You know, honey, lately your jokes have been a real stretch. Like it takes some explanation to get them.
YHO: Ya, well, I'm married now. I don't have to try anymore.

December 31, 2012  

My wife just counted down to 11:30... I don't think she gets it. 

January 5

Some put their fathers-in-law on a pedestal.
I put mine on the refrigerator.
#LaddersAreTooEasy #WhyWouldntYouSitOnTheFridge #ItsNotColdEnoughInNYC #ArekAsKakuhChashkhadeer #HouseholdChores

  

June 6

N: Ashkharkun dzov, toon mechu nav
H: Who said that?
N: Sayat Nova
H: YES! He totally gets me.

Fin