So, as many of you know... we will be moving in two weeks and I'm a little emotional about it. Living here has really defined us. We've had our happiest memories in this little beach town and I'm going to miss it terribly. This apartment has been my favorite place I've ever lived in my entire life (I've lived in over 10 places) and I'm super sad about saying goodbye. For Valentine's Day, I came home to a stack of photos from Brett. First I was cracking up at the silly things we've experienced while living here, but then the big things just hit me hard and I totally started bawling! I love these memories so much; they make up who I am. And Brett has experienced all of them with me. I think that's the most amazing thing about a marriage is that you both live this life together and it means so much to both of you. Anyway, enjoy... and Happy Valentine's Day! (A lot of these are inside jokes, so I'll caption them for you.)
*Our home!
*They finally fixed our door that NEVER closed and now we're moving!
*We've had the worst experiences trying to get our scooters in and out of this little garage stall. Kind of funny now though...
*Every time we pass this house, I always get upset because we should be living here (it's vacant)
*Bahaha! Every time Brett and I ride doubles on the scooter, I give him titty twisters! I can't help myself!
*This is where we had our wedding reception almost 5 years ago ;)
*It's true. We've sat here almost every summer for 4th of July and Coast Guard fireworks.
*I was 17 when I fell head over heels for Brett. I used the excuse one night after a show that I couldn't remember where I parked my car (it was literally a block down the street) but Brett gave me a ride anyway ;)
*Brett and I were out scooting one night when we saw this crazy making of a music video and the lyrics to the song were "Michigan Cougar". We were like... hahaha, WHAT?!
*For some crazy reason, we find it hilarious to spin so fast on these cylinders until we feel like barfing. We ALWAYS regret it!
*Brett's mom always used to scold Brett as a kid to not walk on these rocks because they might be slippery. Hahaha, such a mom thing to say. So of course, we always say that to each other now.
*Absolutely true.
*Brett quotes "date" because he refuses to admit it was a date. It was so a date. Obviously, I had him in the bag.
*Where I started bawling... this is where Brett proposed 6 years ago. The exact day the ring shipped to the store (meaning he couldn't wait another second.) We had only been together 6 months. :)
*Tiekaisms, he calls them. Lawl. Totes. B ♥ T... our sign off signature. Love him more than words can even say. Thank you, Brett for the perfect Valentine's Day gift!
53 comments:
that is the sweetest thing. ever. so happy you guys have each other. happy valentine's day! :)
This is the best Valentines gift I can imagine! I love how much you guys adore each other :)
Awww. This is so cute! What a beautiful & ever lasting valentines gift. BTW you first home is so cute! You don't see any houses like that in Australia.
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That is SO cute!!! <3
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I loved this post! Although it will be sad to move away from a place where you've made so many memories, you'll make a ton of new ones in your new place! Best of luck!
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How adorable! What a perfect gift!
XOXO, Lindsey
This post is so sweet. Happy Valentine's Day to you both!
Oh goodness..this is the cutest post. I am so thrilled for the new adventures you two will have in your new home! Happy day of love!
xo!
katie
Ahhhh cute!! This is so sweet and adorable :)
Me and my guy have been together since we were 16/17 toooo!
xo
Lizzie
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Awww! This is too wonderful - I would have bawled too! I laughed so hard at the titty twister photo, haha! You married such a thoughtful guy :)
That's so cute! I love this! I hope one day I find a love like yours and Bretts!
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This is such an adorable post. I know what it's like- I've moved several times. It's not fun leaving a house you love.
Good luck!
too cute!
xoxo, JJanga
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Aww, too cute!
xo Heather
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awww. that is so cute..it got me a little emotional too ...i can relate , i know how it feels like to move.
this is adorable. One day, I hope to find a man as sweet as yours! <3
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i LOVE this post! so sweet. it's so bittersweet that you guys are moving! but i know you're going to love being back in the city. soooo excited for you! can't WAIT to see you guys this summer! miss you like CRAZY!
Tittie twisters? We call them purple nurples... either way, super immature and quite hilarious.
sweet post!
this is really really really cute <3
Meghan
Omg, titty twisters lolol..you're so cute. This is such a sweet post. :')
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That all seems so perfect and very hard to leave.
I can't believe that one house is vacant. I want to live there!
I wish there was something I could say to make you feel butter, but moving from such a place would be too hard.
That is too sweet!! Thanks for sharing your love story :)
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Awwwww that is soo sweet <3
It was so nice reading this :) Great valentines day story !!
Love
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this is so sweet! So Romantic the story you share. I love it! xoxo Selma
This is so sweet. I love all your photos. Those memories are such a treasure. Hope you will have a good one in your new house. =)
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That is very, vey sweet. Lovely read. x
ahhhhhhhh this is the sweetest thing ever,, EVER!!
both of you are so lucky.. :D
This is quite honestly the most romantic thing i have ever seen, everyone should have their own Brett :) xx
Hi! I'm the fellow grandhavenite you ran into at Bottom40 Halloween at Sazarac. Love your pictures. I can't decide if it's because your marriage is so sweet or if it's because I know and love these places too, but I started tearing up as I was going through them. :) As a side note I LOVE that victorian house on washington too! I can't believe no one lives there! Is it for sale or rent? Hope you two have a great move wherever you're going!
Oh my goodness that is beyond adorable. How thoughtful. I even felt teary!
awww.. now I wanna cry with you, and I'm not the one moving. First off, do you live in amazing-ville or what?! that apartment is to die for!! I have never seen anything like that... except in movies! Love the train tracks.. the light house... the pier... EVERYTHING!! But with that said, your new place looks just as gorg and I'm absolutely certain you guys will find pure happiness there too! Good luck with the move!! Xoxo
Such a sweet post, you've had so many special moments together in that adorable little town! You & Brett's romance seems right out of a sweet romantic movie. Oh, and your garage seems totally organized to me : )
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You two are the embodiment of true love :) And it's always such an inspiration for me! Actually when I was feeling a bit disappointed about my relationship some years ago, I read the stories about you and Brett here and I wanted to have this perfect relationship full of love too. And then I looked at the relationship me and my boyfriend had and realized that I had nothing to complain about because we had (and still have) it as well! Okay of course not exactly the same, but similar ;)
So you guys are pretty amazing together and I bet I'm not the only one who feels inspired by it everytime you post such sweet things.
Thanks for sharing such a personal Valentine's gift :)
This was SO cute and lovely to read!
I'm excited for you; even if you're leaving a little bit of yourselves behind!
Soooo cute <3
xoxo anna
so sweet and thoughtful! i hope you have as many great memories in your new place : )
awww, this is so sweet! What a thoughtful guy you have!
-monica
I love Fortino's!!! My grandparents used to take us there all the time as kids. I love seeing a little bit of home from far away. Thanks for sharing!
sweetest thing ever! new town = new memories :)
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Your future house is gorgeous!! :)
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Aw, go Brett!! What a sweet & romantic surprise, and I loved that you shared it with us Tieka. Your beach town is so lovely + I've loved learning about it over the years, and SO fun to see your favourite places too. Happy V-Day to you both - you guys are the cutest couple, ever!! xo veronika
So sweet!
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This is such a cute idea for a Valentine's Day gift.
I hope you guys have great new adventures in your new house!
(p.s: When I visited Michigan with my mom this past summer, I fell in love with where you guys live. It's such a cute area and I was so excited to actually go and see the things that I've seen you take pictures of. I'm hoping to go back soon!)
This post was even emotional for me to read, Good luck with your move and enjoy.
Oh mu gosh Tieka this was so sweet to read! I felt the same way moving out of our old apartment (of 6 years!). I love all of the pics, especially the "where we go to become fatties" lol, Kyle and I have one of those places too :)
Wait a minute... all those places are... G.H., Michigan?! I WENT TO FRUITPORT HIGH SCHOOL! And I've totally been to Porto Bello.
Good luck on your new adventures, you two! <3
BAHAHHAHAHHAA I'm crying so hard I'm laughing at the titty twisters graphic "this lady doesn't give her husband titty twisters when scooting" hahahahahha god you guys crack me up. And you'll make so many new memories in your next place :)
aww, so sweet :)
and i bet you two will make just as much amazing memories in your new place!
xo, cheyenne
This is the cutest story ever! Thank you for sharing!!! Love it. :) I'm such a romantic, and I think you should talk about you & Brett even more!
this is totally sweet!! you're so lucky
xo katrina
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Thank you for highlighting pictures of my hometown! I miss GH so much (got married to a non-native and have moved several times.) I was thrilled to see one of your pics pop up on pinterest and knew immediately it was a picture of home. I hope you don't have to move too far away from GH.
So sweet! And I totally know why you love GH so much - it was so fabulous to live there...one of my favorite locations (we moved quite a few times when I was a kid).
This is such a sweet post.
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