DBGAC: A love story in photos
I had a bit of a hard time with gifts this year - and then this idea occurred to me. I've put a lot of time into this and I hope that it reflects how much I love my dear little wife.
A chance find on a silly little website.
It amazes me to think about this. I was so near to disabling my account for a few months. I honestly couldnt say why I didnt. Stubbornness maybe?
She knew what she wanted, but he still had no idea.
You seemed so sure from the start. I honestly found it a little intimidating for those first few months. I was very keen on you but still quite reserved. Honestly at this point in my life I had no idea what I really wanted or needed.
Was she white? Was she fully human? What to do with this strange creature.
God knows! Im still not sure!! I had no idea what I was getting into on that first date. But thank goodness I dragged my butt down the block.
Take her to Hersheypark!
This happened EARLY on - and your response made me so happy.
She liked it!!
You really did - and it made me happier than you ever realized. That was a turning point.
Make her play video games!!
I already knew you liked games - but this was your first time on my machine!
She liked those too!! This is a strange creature indeed.
It was fun to watch. I was sitting on the bed watching you play.
Time to take her out of town
This was our first time overnight together. My first time watching a 48 hours with you. Amazing what would come.
She liked that too!
She did. I remember walking through museums with you talking about Vegas too - I felt very worried about that
At this point in time, the beach pirate was starting to really be crazy about this girl. He would have to put her to another trial.
They werent really trials - your reations would color my outlook but I definitely wasnt testing you
Vegas! And the Desert Rose
This trip was magical. I think it was my first time realizing I was really in love - and the Desert Rose felt like a special and wonderful place.
She liked it!!
She did. I remember her crying a little at her first view of the desert. That was so sweet - and so very baby. Though I did not know it yet
Pretty Soon the daddy would meet the baby family! Oh my!! (Photos may be out of order - but I’m the only one that knows for sure)
This happened in April but these pictures are from August. I will have to update that slide. This was scary!
That year would turn into a number of different adventures
More than can ever be shown in pictures. I was going to come out of my little fortress and really start to give myself to my little baby
Newport and Boston.
This Newport trip was a special one too. I had remembered going here as a teenager and was excited to see it again but my goodness - sharing it with baby was one of the most rewarding things
Delaware Water Gap.
This was a fun one - oddly enough - probably the hardest hike weve ever done together. Remember the old folks tapping away behind us?
Cuyahoga and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Drunk bitches and rock memorabelia. Life was starting to seem like a fairytale - the guys at work were jealous - and the world seemed totally open.
Bennington - New England in late autumn (RELEVANT LATER)
I still think of this as my favorite trip. Every part of it. Harwood Hill made me so happy - and the quaint little antique shops. Death by chocolate!!
Back to Vegas.
This would be our first proper Vegas trip. I was super excited about this one. Back to the desert rose, and Id get to show you the Grand Canyon - which is very special to me.
By way of The Grand Canyon
I love these pictures. I can remember how you felt there and how happy I was to be with you.
And San Francisco
I met your brother on this trip, and I rather liked him. We had such good timing with the bridge too - another magical trip.
And the southern California coast (in the rain)
This was fun - and that is my favorite picture ever.
And these guys
This was just ... strange
And back to the Desert Rose again
Cant get enough of that place. It felt like a litle home on this trip. Our first Thanksgiving there.
By this point in time the beach pirate had become a daddy, the woman had become a little baby and the Daddy Baby Girl Adventure Company had been founded.
DBGAC!
2016 Brought more adventures
This year was a big change of pace. You came to stay and we brought little doggo back to life. This was a preview of my future and I did not know it.
That year they spent New Year’s Eve in New England (RELEVANT LATER)
We went to that Blue Whale diner I think it was called. I remember being snug in the waiting area with you.
That year they cared for a sick little doggo together.
I realized here that baby magic was a real thing. He would have not made it past here if not for you. Im sure of that.
That year the baby stopped going home at night.
I felt some trepidation with this - and we never really discussed it. Got terminally addicted to pets during this year.
That year they went to Acadia for the first time.
That was the only big trip we did for most of that year and it was a pretty amazing one. The wonder that you showed at that walk through the willows was incredibly endearing.
That year they went back to Vegas
This was the second of our soon to be annual November Vegas trips - and I feel like weve still got to top it in some ways.
By way of The Narrows
This was one of, if not the coolest thing weve ever done. I loved that we got to do so much of it too. And once again, the wonder you expressed made it so much better to me.
Zion
Can never get enough of Zion. Every time we end up there its as fun to watch your reactions as it is to enjoy the park.
Bryce
Such a lovely place - we saw the night sky on this trip and tried to take pictures of it. Also SHPOON
Grand Escalante
This was our first time driving up through this path - I remember the willow trees and how magical it all seemed.
Moab
Our first time in Moab - it was winter and it was dead there. We got those custom shirts made. What a lovely time.
Arches.
I remember the big cat scare most here - and the lovely sunset we had far up in the park.
Canyonlands
We didnt explore this park too much on this trip but I loved seeing it for my first time with you.
Capitol Reef
Uh oh - Pasqualio!
Salina (DENNYS)
For some reason this place makes me feel warm and happy - it did then and the other times we ended up there. Something about sitting across from you at Dennys just makes me feel good.
Finally back to Vegas
VEGAS BABY
And the Desert Rose again
Another one of those comfort places. They changed it this year but it was still special. The little kitchen and the L shaped couch. The big bed and giant bath tub. SO GOOD
2017 Was a bit of a different year so we’ll jump right ahead to the good parts
There were good parts!
Back to New England again ( RELEVANT LATER)
This trip was later in the year - we found a lovely lake in rural Vermont. Who knew wher wed end up ...
Down to Shenandoah!
We had an amazing sunset on this trip - and I was realizing that I could never be without you again. A lot more going on in my brain than you knew.
Fluffy sunset dogs
Woof?
GOATS (RELEVANT ALWAYS)
I cant add anything to this...
Back to Vegas!
Again - this time was gonna be different though. We both sort of knew what was coming but I was READY
By way of OH MY GOD THEYRE ENGAGED (no ring photo yet
I wish I could have done this a little bit better. You deserved better - but you got stuck with me!
Canyonlands
This was the time we got asked about Scranton. I was so in love with you on this trip - I remember that more
WHAT ?? ENGAGAGED??
I felt rather delerious on parts of this trip. It felt as if Id finally realized what I ought to be doing and was working proactively at it.
Moab
Everything was closed this time. But I most remember calling your parents to tell them we were engaged. I will always remember that and it will always make me feel a little giddy
Arches.
We spent very little time here - but who cares what we were doing we were gonna be married!
Salina (DENNYS)
Again - the same as last time. No snow this time but the puppies were great and I held my fiances hand!
The Bathroom
Sorry
WAIT A SECOND DIAL IT BACK WHAT
Yea - whats going on
ENGAGED
HELL YEAH. Best decision I ever made - and the one which Ive doubted the least
Also Gambling
We did not win on this vacation in terms of gambling. But we did have fun - I need some pictures of you with your cows
And the desert rose
Again - Thanksgiving at the Desert Rose. Thats of my favorite things. It makes me feel a deep happiness.
2017 went out with the best New Years Eve yet
This was truly spectacular. I remember just looking at you here and feeling very in love. I could not think of anyone else I would want to share that with.
2018 was going to be an interesting year
Oh yes it is
Happy engaged couple
I should have included more of us just floofing around. Maybe in a future version
Changes to their love nest
I felt so proud to be able to do this for us. Your praise here made me feel good on a level I did not know existed.
Another New England Trip (RELEVANT LATER)
We saw an abandoned train here - did a sleigh ride - and baby got HIVES. Mostly a good trip.
Back to Vegas
I felt no nerves prior to this. Normally people feel nervous before getting married, I think - but I just felt eager. This trip was going to make official what I already felt
By way of GETTING THE FUCK MARRIED
BOOM
Rings
Putting my ring on for the first time felt weird. Id never worn a ring and I wasnt sure how Id feel about it. I cant imagine not having it now.
Helicopters
This was a crazy idea but it suited us perfectly. My clever wife thought that up
Boats
I am the DESERT PRINCESS - this was a lovely time. Standing on the deck with you, my wife, felt so wonderful. Though I may have enjoyed the blast furnace more than you
Dinosaurs
I dont know
Deset Rose
What else can I say
Nice
?
Time to move the baby’s stuff in!!
Doggo enjoyed this one, and so did I. It turned the space that Id fixed up into a home for us. This made me happy and makes me happy to think about.
Time to take the baby on a Birthday Train Ride (more pictures later)
Almost missed this but we got there in the end. I had always wanted to give you a train ride. I think I can do better still - but this was lovely.
Niagra Falls for the fella’s birthday
The sunset coming up here - I wish I had pictures. I remember you found the house you wanted in Ellenville(?) - buying a home seemed a little like a pipedream at the time
Back to Vegas again
Cant get enough of that place...
By way of The Grand Canyon
Back here again. You were my wife this time and it was even better than I remembered. Doing things with my wife feels more right than with my girlfriend
Moab
We spent a lot of time driving around outside of Moab this year. I loved driving through the desert with you. We ended up in Colrado looking at dinosaur bones!
Arches.
I think we just drove through the park a little this time around. God i love driving through national parks with you
Salina (DENNYS)
PUPPIES
And Vegas and the Desert Rose
I need this in my life again. I feel so bonded with you when we do stuff like this.
First Christmas Tree together that year
Christmas trees have always been special to me. I dont particularly care to decorate them - but having them - having one with you. It meant a lot.
First Christmas together (don’t have pics FOR SOME REASON)
We were at your parents. This was scary for me - my first Christmas not in Scranton - but it was so nice
2019 Was going to be a year of big changes - but it didn’t start off that way
I had no idea what was coming my way this year - thought it would continue the way it began
Floofing around and being happy
MAJOR COZE
Valentines that year was Newport and a drive up the coast - lovely places
We had a good time here. Do you remember the seagulls hanging out at our hotel?
We had our first anniversary trip that year
Our first AirBNB - our first year together. Went very fast.
Coastal hotels
We had some nice hotels on this trip - the one near the cemetery felt magical to me and to you too I remember. Another instance of baby having delightful wonder.
Acadia
Retake it! It was busy there, sure, but we still had a great time and got to see sunset from the mountain
Airbnb
This place felt nice. The bathtub specifically. I loved exploring that house with you
This would be the year that ol’ daddo would start looking for a new job (RELEVANT LATER)
This was so stressful and it would not have ended the way it did without your support and guidance.
This would be the year that we went to our first baseball game
Mostly a good time - some ASS spoiled it a little but I hope we can do this again.
This would be the year that we went BACK TO VEGAS (really? again?)
yea - really
By way of Sequoia
This was a fun one. I had been here before and I was very eager for you to see the giant trees. It was rewarding and adorable
Kings Canyon
Kind of the same park - but Ill never forget Cats in the Canyon
Yosemite
We had a nice time here - no strenuous hikes but baby got to gaze in wonderment and that is one of my favorite things to watch
Horses
I felt like a little kid here. Feeding them carrots was so much fun. Thats one of the best things about baby - she lets me feel comfortable being the person I was intended to be
Highway one on the California coast
Still rainy on most of this drive but my little wife made the best of that - walking through the fog near San Francisco - I will not forget that
Redwoods
You made elk appear here!
never glamping again
Yea. No.
Medford and Crater Lake
Fancy apartment here - I enjoyed how much you seemed to enjoy it
Back to Vegas!
We did some real gambling here - and won! I was much happier to see you win than to win anything myself. I always love watching you sleep from the table in that place. It happens every time.
Someone landed a new job!
What a good feeling that was - and it would not have happened without baby guidance.
The year closed on a good note.
The house search had begun at this point - it was scary - but it made me feel so hopeful for the future.
2020 was here!
Wonderful changes for us this year. Scary world but a new stability and comfort in our lives together
Colebrook
What on earth is a Colebrook?
Oh Right
It still seems very strange to me that we have ended up here. A long and winding road thats led us to a mountain sanctuary. I would not trade it for the world
I love you angel
I would not trade my life with you for anything else. I love you eternally. I hope you like this little gift.

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