Five years ago

Five years ago today, it was a lovely, gorgeous sunny autumn day – not unlike it is today. I was up in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, staying at the magnificent Carrington Hotel. As a child, my mum and I often stayed at this heritage hotel and it always held a special place in my heart.

At this exact time five years ago, I was staying in the Lord Carrington Suite, putting on a gorgeous gown made by a close friend and getting ready to walk downstairs to marry my sweetheart. Being in such magnificent surroundings on such a stunning day with all of my favourite people was one of the best days of my life. That fact that I was marrying the love of my life made it the most magical, out-of-this-world day.

Five years on and we not only have each other, but we also have two amazing daughters.

Skip, you have blessed me so much over the past 5 years (well, 12 years really). I feel proud and privileged to be your wife. Most of all, I love you, always, 100%.