Such a beautiful sunny autumn day invited us to celebrate our fourth anniversary by revisiting our proposal day and site. Michael has proposed at Gem Lake, 1.5 miles past Snow Lake (Alpine Lakes Wilderness) in the gorgeous fall sunshine. Lake was very sweet wanting to come with us in our anniversary hike. Instead, Vivien whisked him out to the door to a play date at Piper’s and off we went.

This year a full snow had already arrived graciously turning the area into a winter wonderland.

We walked along Snow Lake to the outlet but determined hiking further up to Gem Lake would have to be for another year. Snow Lake in the snow:

We delighted in the fresh fallen snow, the crisp mountain air and our own strong and resilient relationship.

A perfect four years… I’m glad to have spent them married to you!