My husband and I do not get each other Christmas presents. We decided years ago that it was a season to appreciate the simple things: spending time with the family, watching Christmas movies, attending local church productions, snuggling in front of the fire. We get presents for the kids and just enjoy watching them open their gifts and play with them all day long. I never expect a Christmas gift.
So, on December 20th, I was surprised to tears to come home and find a shiny new guitar on my bed! I have always wanted to learn how to play. I love music and I love the guitar to the point where I sometimes watch guitar tutorials on youtube! My brother and dad both play and it has always intrigued me. I don't ever expect to be great, but I just want to learn for my own enjoyment. I tired after my daughter was born...but life sometimes has a way of making you forget to live. For the past few years, I have vowed to teach myself something I have always wanted to learn each year...just one new skill a year. I wanted 2009 to be the year of the guitar, but was going to wait and buy it for myself at some point (which probably would have never come).
My sweet and sensitive husband just went out and got it for me. I mentioned to him that he broke our "no present" rule and he laughed "It's not a Christmas present sweetheart...it's only Dec. 20th and it wasn't under the tree"! He is such a brat! I love that when I lose myself in the everyday and start to lose touch with who I am or who I want to be, he is always there to help me remember.
Back in the summer of 1995 we shared our first kiss and laughed because I had to stand on my toes (I am 5 feet and he is 6 feet tall). While we laughed he said "Stephanie, I'm gonna keep you on your toes for the rest of your life"....he has definitely kept his word.
i am here from SS and had to let you know how wonderful this post and images are ~really hope you enjoy the guitar...i love how it makes me feel!
Posted by: ELK | January 06, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Great images and a beautiful post!
Posted by: Gayle | January 05, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Awesome photos and a great gift from someone who loves you very much. :)
Came from Shutter Sisters.
Posted by: Sandi | January 05, 2009 at 05:54 AM
SO FUN!!! I had a guitar when I was about 8 and got to have 1 lesson before my parents couldn't do it anymore. It's still on my list of things to do!! Maybe you can teach me!
Posted by: Jen Taylor | January 01, 2009 at 01:53 PM
That is so sweet, and your photos are awesome. Have fun!!!
Posted by: mary | December 31, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Seriously?? Could you guys be any cuter?? Josh is such a romantic!!Steph, I'm so happy you have each other...I love to hear the ways you love each other!
Good luck in the "year of the guitar" and best wishes for many, many more!!
xoxo
Posted by: Cheree | December 31, 2008 at 08:19 AM
That's awesome Stephanie. I am so glad you are following your interests. I always wanted to learn guitar, but my fingers are to short and stubby!! Have fun.
Posted by: AmyCAmy | December 23, 2008 at 06:29 PM