Love Story Distressed Wood Sign

Eighteen years ago today, I married my best friend.  Jon and I had dated for seven years before we tied the knot.  As I reflect back on the past 25 years of ups and downs, tears and joy, adventures and everyday life that we've shared, I cherish the love story that is ours.

A few weeks ago I saw a sign at my friend's house that had this wonderful quote on it and I knew instantly that I wanted to recreate it for myself.

I bought a blank wood sign at The Wood Connection here in Utah, painted it with an ivory craft paint, applied vinyl lettering that I'd cut out using my Silhouette SD machine, then put three coats of red craft paint over the letters.  Once the paint had dried I peeled the vinyl letters off, drilled some holes in the top for the ribbon, and used a fine sandpaper to lightly sand the surface to give it a distressed look.  The iron scroll hanger also came from The Wood Connection, but you can buy them online here.  EASY!  And a perfect reminder of a wonderful life that Jon and I share.

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And the Award Goes To...

Liebster is the German word for beloved/dear/favorite.  The Liebster Blog Award is "passed from one blog to another to honor smaller blogs (those with less than 200 followers) that deserve recognition for their fabulous blogging abilities."
The lovely Stephanie over at From IceCream to BellyRings has graciously given Hello, New Day this award!  I am honored and tickled pink that she considers my new blog worthy of this recognition.  Thank you, Stephanie!
Once awarded the Liebster, the recipient may:
Post the award on their blog; Choose 5 blogs (with less than 200 followers) to give the Liebster Blog Award to;Link back to the blog who gave them the Liebster, andList 5 random facts about themselves.
So without further adieu, I award the Liebster Blog Award to:
Claire of A Little Something in the MeantimeRuby of Fuchsia VisionMegan of Splendid Design
These 3 blogs definitely deserve the Liebster Blog Award in recognition of their fabulous blogging abilities.  I chose only 3 recipients because most of the blogs I read have more than 200 followers!  
And now...5 random facts about me (Spoiler Alert if you watch Desperate Housewives and are not caught up to present!):

1. I was a dinner guest at a Mardi Gras Party and was seated with Stevie Wonder, at a table next to Quincy Jones.
2. I would love to live in a hotel.
3. I cried when Mike was killed on Desperate Housewives.
4. Nothing frustrates me more than being stuck in traffic.
5. I have a fear of heights.  A few years ago I made myself go to the top of the St. Louis Arch.  I was proud of myself, but it didn't cure my fear.

Thank you again, Stephanie, for this award, and thank YOU for stopping by!