A few days ago my wife and I celebrated our twentieth anniversary together, sixteen of which we’ve been married. It’s weird when you’re in the moment, focused on the events of each day how quickly time actually passes by.
During milestones like this I tend to pause and look back at exactly how much the world has changed around us in those twenty years. In some ways we’ve changed with it but in other, more important aspects, we’ve remained the same.

I remember my state of mind and where we were at in our lives when we were standing in the courthouse saying our vows to each other in front of the judge. We had so many dreams and aspirations with not much clue about how we would make them happen. By a whole lot of hard work and some miracles we were able to achieve much of what those younger versions of us dreamed of. Life has a funny way of opening up paths that you can’t quite anticipate.

Through the whole of this twenty years we’ve done our best to be there for each other through the ups and the downs. Here we are twenty years older, seemingly in the blink of an eye. Our hair is greying, we have more wrinkles. But in many ways we’re stronger and more sure of ourselves. Most importantly, we still have wishes and dreams to fulfill. I couldn’t be more grateful for the path we’ve walked together and the memories we’ve made this far.
Getting There
The hardwood floor project is progressing quite nicely. Last week the installation was completed with only a handful of hiccups.

Next week the finishing crew will begin sanding and staining the wood floors. I wasn’t prepared for just how much different this would make our living space—in a very good way.

I hope to write a few more books and lots more blog posts in this sunny office. After this I’ll even have a proper desk and chair. It's almost funny to admit that for the entire past year I’ve been writing every day on a laptop, sitting in a folding chair. I'm far from a fancy person and this has suited me just fine. Although that arrangement has worked out (I've published a book and close to a hundred blog posts and articles) I look forward to something a little more more permanent.

By this time next week we’ll be on the other side of this phase of the remodel and will be ready to move on to the kitchen-phase, which will be far less obtrusive than this project was.
Sunsets

These autumn sunsets in Minnesota continue to dazzle. I took this photo as I was doing my evening walk around the wetlands yesterday. As the chill of winter descends I’ll miss these walks. I don’t think much of this nature trail is groomed in the winter and we can have several feet of snow on the ground at any given time. Maybe it's time I bite the bullet and invest in a pair of skis.
All for now. Thanks for reading.

The difference twenty years makes is in the fidelity of the photography, among other things. You both look happy, and the house is coming along well.
Happy twentieth wedding anniversary to you both of you and loving wife. You already spent really joyful, difficult time together. I believe your wife really helpful for improvement both of your lives. Actually both parties plays big role for enhanced future life.
Congratulations for these 20 years.
As long as love, passion and desire remain strong, the years don't matter.
On the 29th of this month my wife and I will be 28 years old and it has been a challenging but beautiful journey.
Perhaps, in her new office and with the hardwood floor already finished she can treat herself to a book that talks about these 20 years and what it has meant to both of us.
Thank you for sharing.
Happy journey.
Cheers and best regards.
Happy Anniversary !
Love the hardwood floors and that office space looks divine with all the big sunny windows.
Good luck on the kitchen !
Congratulations. 20 years is a real milestone.
Cheers to twenty years of love and togetherness! Your journey is a wonderful example of how perseverance and support can strengthen a relationship 😉
Congrats on the anniversary! We have one coming up soon too. It's crazy how quickly the time passes.
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Congratulations! Nice couple! :)
Congratulations Eric, and now for the next 20:)
The wooden floors really look great and so much better than carpets, also easier to clean.
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.What a happy milestone! Congratulations to you both, and I wish you many, many more such milestones to celebrate! You both are looking fantastically happy, and your home is shaping up into a lovely castle! Huzzah!
Now this is beautiful, another reason why I need to marry right and trust the process. Thanks for sharing this. Congratulations to you guys and forever to go❤️
Congratulations 👏🎉 on your wedding anniversary! Cheers to creating more beautiful memories together.
Those spaces are coming along nicely; good luck seeing it all through.
Congratulations on the wedding anniversary! 🎉 To many more decades.
The wood floors turned out great. I love the light color you've chosen. It makes the rooms larger.
Ah you both look fresh, young and I love, today as much as then. Congratulations.
The house is looking great. Very fresh and bright.