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embrace relationships

07/14/2013

jenn & chris

A year ago today, just by chance I met this incredible guy. (we love telling that story on how we met, just ask ๐Ÿ™‚ )
A year later, I am embracing this relationship with all my heart. I am reflecting on my one little word for the year in so many aspects of my life. embrace.

This is another time in my life i am reminded that everything truly happens for a reason.
We were immediately drawn to one another, comfortable with the other and started building a friendship. I’m not going to say everything has been perfect along this journey- life isn’t perfect- but everything has been incredibly e-a-s-y. I also learned very early in life that you need to work hard for things that matter, and i’m ok with that. I am still amazed and in awe at how well he and I do this “relationship” thing – still getting used to a healthy relationship- one with communication and trust and genuine love. Chris has fit into my life seamlessly. He loves mister harley, he loves my artsy side, he loves my friends. He will sit on a beach with me for hours and hours. He accepts my stubbornness and opinionated ways. He loves that i wear flip flops 348 days a year. He tolerates me complaining about winter, even when we lose power for 3 days and i am brought to tears because i am so cold. We make each other laugh and have fun together no matter what it is we are doing. We have a ridiculous amount of things in common and have enjoyed sharing some of our unique interests/likes with one another. I love his “geekiness”, and how laid back he is. I love holding his hand where ever we are going. I love sipping martinis and sharing oysters. He is one of the most genuine, thoughtful and caring guys I know. Chris has helped me SO much in setting up my loft, and getting my new studio space set up. I am so thankful Chris has come into my life, and grateful that i patiently waited and didn’t settle.

I often said I was waiting to be swept off my feet, he did that. He swept me off my feet.
I love you Chris, thank you for putting a smile on my face every day. I thank my lucky stars everyday that you are in my life.
xoxo

“It’s so good
What we got.
You and me,
We love a lot.
Were just friends,
Simple as that.
I don’t want it to end..
But I’m falling in love
With the best friend i got.”

smoochfromchris

the3ofus

chris-jenn

chris-misterh

loveyou

loveyou2

loveyou3

 

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  1. nancy Braga says

    December 6, 2013 at 12:36 am

    I so happy for you Jen. The three of you look so happy….But do tell ,how did you met? or did I miss that post?

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    • jenn shurkus says

      December 6, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      thank you nancy ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. lauren says

    July 23, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    aww! love stories are my favorite! ๐Ÿ™‚ kudos to you for waiting for a good, kind man to share your life with! feel free to share the story of how you met, too!! ๐Ÿ˜‰ *

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    • jenn shurkus says

      December 6, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      thank you so much lauren ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Melissa Shea says

    July 16, 2013 at 1:17 am

    such a sweet post for Chris ๐Ÿ™‚ love the card too!

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  4. Laurel Pollard, New England Paper Crafts says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    Jenn, Mister Harley, art . . . what’s NOT to love?? Congrats on finding an obviously brilliant man ~

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  5. ~amy~ says

    July 15, 2013 at 1:21 am

    awwwwww….such a sweet post! Love all the pics and your card rocks.

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  6. Tobey says

    July 14, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    awwww Miss Jenn, I have such happy tears from reading your post!!! I am so happy happy for you……and for mr h too…..I can only tell you, that when it’s right, it’s right, and your heart just knows it…….

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  7. Jill says

    July 14, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Awww…. *sniff, sniff* Lovely post and tribute to a wonderful relationship to embrace. So happy for you both. And that is one AWESOME card – one of the best you’ve made (without a sub or a hula girl, that is)!!!

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  8. Glenda J says

    July 14, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    What a great post. Soooooo happy for you my friend. You deserve this fabulous relationship. xoxoxo

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  9. Michelle Palmquist says

    July 14, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    That’s awesome! And I wanna hear the story of how you met when I see you Wednesday night…I will ask! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Josie says

    July 14, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Awwww…. Love this post!! Xoxoxo

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  11. Jacki Bates says

    July 14, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Such lovely mush! Enjoy every minute, you three.

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  12. Lindsay M says

    July 14, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Aaaaaawwwwwwwwww!!!! You guts are so darn cute together! I’m so glad you have each other and are happy together! So sweet!!! You deserve it jenn!!!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Lindsay M says

      July 14, 2013 at 12:37 pm

      Oops meant guys, not guts lol!!!

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  13. Mary Sara P. says

    July 14, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Just so happy for you. This brought a smilie to me as you deserve it. <3

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  14. Er says

    July 14, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    So sweet ๐Ÿ™‚ I am so happy for you! But you know that already! Xoxoxo

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  15. Anna Riley says

    July 14, 2013 at 11:47 am

    What a lovely story of love! keep telling them to us! it is enlightening… <3
    So happy for you and Chris… and uh… of course.. the mister himself.. mister harley! xo

    Reply

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