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Date in your 20′s. Break up…several times and listen to this song over & over.
Give up on love. Dedicate life to work and going to the gym. Listen to this song over & over.
Meet random boy when you least expect it. Never think he’s the one. Run into random boy over and over. Develop a wee little crush. Then show up wherever you think he will be. In other words, stalk him.
Hang out one day and the next and then every day after that. Fall in love and listen to David Gray sing This Year’s Love over and over.
Realize this year’s love did last and get married. Hang out, drink coffee on the weekends while reading the paper, get a dog or two, watch episodes of Conan and cuddle on the couch. Disagree sometimes and argue. Think of throwing things at CD’s head, but discover screaming into a pillow works just as well. Talk. Hug. Be grateful that you are in love with your best friend.
Create life together.
Fall in love all over again when husband becomes dad.
Remember the closing scene in Notting Hill…the one on the park bench? I remember when I saw the movie thinking, I want that some day…
Fast forward to the present. One day, I was walking up to Summer’s room and noticed this framed photo…
and it hit me. I got my Notting Hill ending.
Happy Anniversary CD. I love you. -Heather Pie
All family photos courtesy of Emily Smallcomb Family Photography.
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Awwwwwwwe, happy anniversary, you sweet lovebirds you!! I’m blown away by the striking resemblance in those photos, down to the dress! Wishing you many more years of love and laughs! xoxo
awwww! Happy Anniversay!
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!! You two are sooooooo cute! I love the movie Notting Hill! You guys look just like them
Wishing you both many many more years of continued laughs, hugs, kisses and love! xoxo
~Lori
Absolutely lovely!
My eyes genuinely teared up while I read this– you two have such an admirable relationship
Thank you so much for sharing your love story with us, Heather
dawwwwww i just got goosebumps from reading this!!!! happy anniversary!
and i hope my happily ever after story like y’all
That was a very nice and sweet blog Heather.
I am very happy for you! Happy Anniversary! =)
Chris.
I’m pretty much in stage two of this right now
At least there’s hope in the future! haha. I loved this, Heather 
wow, this gave me goosebumps! happy anniversary to the sweetest and coolest couple I know.
I love that notting hill scene too, and am thankful for a husband who i get to share life with.
Now enjoy some baby free time tonight, k?
Lindsay,
Thank you, we did! A friend came over and stayed with Summer while we went out for dinner and dessert. Love date night.
Happy Anniversary to you and CD!
Are you a Law Of Attraction believer? Just wondering.
Thanks for giving us the gift of these songs on YOUR anniversary. Good stuff.
I thought of you all the other night when Ricki Lake (I think?) danced to “This Years Love” on Dancing With The Stars (no, I am not a regular viewer
)
Enjoy your day!
Hi Scott,
OK, kind of disturbed that Ricki Lake is shaking her stuff to our song. Really? Yeah, kind of glad I didn’t see that. Nothing against Ricki Lake, just makes it kind of weird, you know?
Thanks for your anniversary wishes, and yes, a believer in the Law of Attraction. You just gotta put it out there, you know?
OK, so still have NOT tried the butterfied coffee, but I did finally make it to Jeni’s ice-cream. Oh my gosh – best ice-cream ever! I sampled just about every flavor, and I all I have to say is GO BUCKEYES!
Happy Anniversary!! This is a beautiful post!
This post made me tear up. Happy tears!
I watched “Notting Hill” over and over and I still want that ending in my life too… So glad it came true for you! Happy Anniversary!!!
the cutest ever. love you, love the heabs family + happy anniversary!!!
Thanks Holly.
P.S. Love you too!
Beautiful Heather, just beautiful.
Happy Anniversary ….
Oh! Happy Anniversary, you two! (It sounds like it’s quite a happy one!)
i love this! it feels so good when you realize you married the right person and created the life you always wanted.
What a beautiful post! I was smiling the whole time reading it. Happy Anniversary to you and CD! Enjoy your time together!
Happy Anniversary!
What a wonderful testimony of God’s love and many blessings! Happy Anniversary, Heather!!
Sweetest thing ever. Happy Anniversary! <3
That’s my favorite scene from Notting Hill. Happy Anniversary to you and the best man for you.
Ohhh happy anniversary! This post tugged at the heart strings quite a bit – so well put Heather! ps. I’ve totally been and there and done that with the ‘This Year’s Love’ ballad – haven’t found the one that ‘better last’ but I can relate to playing it on repeat, curled up in a ball, clutching wads of shredded tissue.
Hope you do something special. Or not special. Just hope you enjoy it!
OMG what a heart-warming post – and now I have to see “Notting Hill” haha. Congratulations!
Aww, such a sweet post
Gave me chills!
What an awesome post !! Love it
) Happy anniversary
… cant believe ours is in 2 weeks . . Happy happy Joy joy Rayna
Happy Anniversary, Heather and CD.
This was beautiful.
Not sure if it’s my hormones or what, but I got a little weepy reading this post. Happy anniversary yo you both, may there be many, many more to come!!
Awww, happy anniversary Heather + CD!!! You guys are a beautiful couple that looks so happy and healthy. You guys always appear to be glowing. Congrats on finding THE one. Congrats on a happy ending!
I met Dustin in my 20s at the EXACT same point that you met CD. It’s almost always when you least expect it and whom you least expect it with. YAY LOVE!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
<3
Happy anniversary!
happy anniversary my dearest!! That is so beautiful! – that picture is so similar to Notting Hill – its crazy. I love that movie too. you might have just melted this cynical old heart of coal just a little bit.
Nadia,
Did I now? I knew there was a reason I felt compelled to write this particular post.
haha
Happy Anniversary…I think this is the third anniversary that I’ve been reading your blog and that I’ve known you and I can’t believe it’s another year…already. Time flies!
You two are beautiful together and I know how much you love each other and I am so happy for you that you have each other. I wish you guys a million more happy anniversaries and special times together!
And the photos of you two are beautiful!
Aw, congratulations Heather and CD!! You guys are adorable, and I’m so happy for you
It’s amazing what can happen in just a few years.
Lovely post – congratulations on another happy year of wedded bliss
I saw Notting Hill when I was pregnant and thought the same thing.
happy anniversary heather + cd
Loveliest post ever! Congratulations xx
Beautiful- that literally gave me chills! Happy, happy anniversary!
What a beautiful post.
Happy anniversary to you and your happy ending!
Happy Anniversary to you guys! (Ours is next week, 15 years baby!) Love that you got your Notting Hill ending…
Nolita,
Happy Anniversary…a few days early!
you both are so happy. i want to have a realtionship as sweet as yours when i get married! have a happy day
Caroline,
You will!
Awww, Happy Anniversary! I love that Notting Hill-esque picture!
What beautiful photos! Happy anniversary!
Congrats, and Happy Anniversary! Those photos of you guys are gorgeous.
Aw, Heather! Too beautiful for words. This makes me so happy I’m going to marry my best friend, too. You and CD are a great couple. A role model couple! Love it.
Oh, duh, happy anniversary!
Thanks Jen and I’m so happy to hear you’re marrying your best friend – makes all the difference.
Could you two be any cuter? Happy Anniversary!!
Heather this totally made me tear up. Happy Anniversary!
So very sweet! Happy Anniversary!
such a sweet song! and three of my favorite bands/songs. “this year’s love.” is in my top 5 of all time.
Carin,
You have good taste in music.
Oh Heather- this is just awesome. You guys are so cute.
Happy Anniversary! 
I needed this today!
It is so nice to see such an inspirational and admirable couple!
Dee,
Thank you.
That post gives me, a recently-broken up 20-something, a warm fuzzy feeling.
Happy Anniversary Heather and CD!
Jenika,
Oh gosh, so been there. Glad I was able to warm your heart a bit.
This is such a sweet post.
Also, I have now listened to that Reindeer Section song 5 times in a row. Thanks for the new favorite!
Lee,
You’re welcome. Definitely been known to put that song on repeat. Glad you like it!
amazing beyond words. congratulations and thank you for this post!
My goodness. So sweet
Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! I just got married last weekend and love to see love stories like this…
Congrats Emily! So exciting.
You guys are a beautiful couple! I loved reading this story
!!! i can’t believe you like the reindeer section?! they are like one of my favorite indie ‘super groups’ awwwww heab! such a sweet story, i’ve got a similar one and my 4 year anni is coming up in october
happy anniversary to you both x
DP,
Yes.Love Reindeer Section – discovered them back in my Snow Patrol listening days and still love both bands. Happy (early) Anniversary to you and Nate!
I’ve been a long time reader of your blog, but this is the first time I felt compelled to comment. Your words, your sentiment, beautiful. For someone who has just gone through a break-up, this gives me hope.
Emily,
Thanks for reading and for your comment…and never lose hope. He’s out there. I know it.
so cute! happy anniversary!
funny how happy endings are the happiest when they aren’t forced, aren’t planned…but just are.
Em,
Yes, exactly.
This is the sweetest post Heather! <3 I absolutely love it! Happy anniversary to both of you!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
(i just ‘had’ to comment and congratulate
Thanks Stephanie!
This made me tear up, yo!! Soo freakin sweet and u guys look like babies in the peep picture
Just lovely
<3
You brought tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful post and family. Happy anniversary to you and CD! <3
Thanks Jenn.
Cutest post ever & cutest family ever. I still really want Summer’s awesome ‘do!
I LOVE your story, Heather
As someone who is in their 30′s and *still* waiting for that special one to come along, your story gives me hope! And I LOVE that scene from Notting Hill…one of my faves. I hope to be able to take a picture like that one day, too!
Happy Anniversary to you both!
Holly,
You will. You totally will!!!
Happy Anniversary you two!!!! This was too sweet
that is the perfect post.
Happy Anniversary!!!
Very sweet:) Happy anniversary!
Such a sweet post. I’m so glad you got your happy ending.
Awwww, I loved that Heather!! Happy Anniversary! Wally & I will celebrate our 28th anniversary on Saturady (I know, a lot older than most of your followers). We’re best friends too, that’s the secret. I know you guys will also find as the years go by, you’re going to become even closer than you ever thought possible! I’m so happy for both of you!
Thanks Cherie – so encouraging and Happy Anniversary (one day late)!
Happy Anniversary!!!! I get chills everytime I see that scene in Notting Hill! It’s pretty amazing when you have that special someone in your life. It makes everything great. I hope you enjoyed your day together!
Thanks Sarena. We did – a friend volunteered to watch Summer and we went out for dinner and dessert. Perfect – love date night!
we love the same music..
we have the same story, like many others, i’m sure. i’m still writing mine with the kiddos though. happy anniversary!
RJC,
Just reinforces the fact that we need to meet in person!!!
My favorite post to date. Beautiful! Love you.
Thanks Denise. Love you too.
Read the post, listened to all the songs. Loved this today. Happy Anniversary. May you guys be blessed with decades and decades more years together.
Thanks so much Debra.
Such a beautiful post! I have ALWAYS wanted a Notting Hill ending too.
Happy Anniversary!c
Caronae,
If you want it, put it out there. It will happen.
Aww, this is such a sweet post! Happy anniversary HEAB family!
Your story is so beautiful. Happy anniversary!
It’s so lovely just like out or Notting Hill! i love that movie too!
Congrats and Happy anniversary!
HAPPY Anniversary sweet Heather and CD. Hope you two have a wonderful night as you both deserve it
Loved your dedicated post towards CD, too cute!
I love you guys (and all your songs, HEAB lol).
Happy anniversary and many more!
Thanks Cate and glad you enjoyed the tunes. Some of my favorites!
xoxo
SO SWEET! I love Notting Hill, one of my favorite movies.
Great post Heather. You really captured the essense of the journey.
Happy Anniversary.
Heather this popst is so beautiful! Sap that I am I had tears in my eyes reading it
. Happy anniversary xx
awww! You put tears in my eyes HEAB! That was very sweet of you. CD is very lucky! Happy Anniversary to you both!
LOVED this post!! Happy Anniversary to you and CD!
Awww *swoon*
Happy Anniversary!!
Heather this is beautiful! You see the beauty in your own story. Not everyone has that perspective. I teared up a little…. and I am sitting in class.
So sweet. Happy Anniversary!
awww, this is so sweet! I love happy endings
This is my very favorite post of yours. I love the story of your happy ending and hoping to share a similar tale one day! Love and blessings to both of you and your precious little Summer.
Barbara,
Thanks so much, and you will have your own story to write some day. You totally will.
Awww, Happy Anniversary, you two lovebirds!
So adorable<33
Happy Anniversary, you two! After you guys got married, Travis started thinking marriage might be ok for him too. Thanks!
(And see you soon!)
Jessica,
Yes, I remember Travis asking Chris about marriage and look at us all now, married with baby girls. I love it.
That’s so sweet! You have some really great photos.
aw, that is sweet.
happy anniversary y’all!
Aw, I LOVE this post
Happy Anniversary to you and CD…sounds like a lovely life you have created together!
So sweet! Happy anniversary!
happy anniversary!! that first song is awesome…never heard it before. thanks for sharing
Steph,
You’re welcome. Glad you liked it.
What a beautiful post! Happy anniversary to you both! My fiance and I fell in love to David Gray, too- he’s the best
Sweet post : )
Happy Anniversary Heather and CD!
this post gave me goosebumps. your family is so beautiful and even though i don’t know you, i’m so very happy for you
Thanks Caitlin – that means a lot.
Happy Anniversary, Heather!
Just wondering, where is your plaid maternity dress from? I remember seeing it a while back, but I had just had my daughter and was very NOT interested in wearing maternity clothes again. I’m pregnant again and I LOVE that dress. Do tell!
Hi Dara,
I loved that dress too. It was from Pickles and Ice-Cream: http://www.picklesandicecream.com. I checked online and didn’t see it in their current fall collection, but they don’t currently stock it. It was a loaner, and so I’m not even sure of the brand name. Sorry, I wish I could be of more help, and I hope you find something similar. It was really cute and so comfy!
Aww Happy Anniversary!! This put a huge smile on my face
This is so sweet! Happy Anniversary! You and CD both deserve the best, so I’m that just makes it all the more wonderful you found each other! (By the way, HEAB the movie would be WAY better than Notting Hill!)
Kelly,
Ha, you think? I don’t know if CD and I quite compare to Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, but thank you!
Aah, typos. Sorry about that.
This was absolutely adorable! Happy anniversary!
Oh.my.goodness. This was the cutest post ever. I am getting married next weekend and this just made me so excited for our future together and all the wonderful things to look forward to
Happy anniversary!
Alison – many congrats! You have so so SO much to look forward to.
This made my heart cry…in a good way. Happy Anniversary to a beautiful, well-deserved family.
Thanks Jen.
happy anniversary! i’m so happy you got your notting hill ending.. i’ve always had a thing for hugh grant
thrilled for you and sending best wishes for many years of love in your little family <3
xoxo
This was crazy sweet. Happy anniversary!
i remember the beginning Mike and I hounded you to meet Chris i remember he had lunch with us and then he reluctantly let you go to the movies with us to see Charles and the chocolate factory , lolol Have a wonderful anniversary my friend and i love the story!
Donna G,
Ha – totally forgot about that. Do you know that CD and I have probably seen 3 movies in our entire 6 years together. I think I’ve seen more with you and Mike!
Happy anniversary! What a sweet story and pictures.
This is too stinkin’ cute!! Also, thanks for the tip. I wil be sure to stalk the next cute guy I meet
What a sweet post! Oh, I love love love – love stories!
Happy Anniversary!
Awwww you are too cute! Being in love and married to your best friend is the best thing ever. Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple!
Thanks Kristen. Agreed.
Adorable!
This Years Love is one of my favourite songs ever, but I didn’t know the first two you mentioned, so I checked them out on Youtube.
This has to be one of the most beautiful posts I have read! Truly, a real gem. Happy anniversary! So sweet, so beautiful!
Thanks Lilly.
Happy Happy Anniversary to you both.
BEAUTIFUL post Heather! You definitely got my eyes watering! And the songs are perfect!
Happy Anniversary! Love ya!
So amazingly cute! Happy anniversary!
Heather, I haven’t commented in a long time (still reading, but life is moving too quickly to do much blogging these days!), but as a sucker for movie happy endings, I loved this post. That photo was too much
Thanks Abby.
Happy Anniversary…how special!!!
What a beautiful and well-written post! I am a little late to the game but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you and CD! You have the cutest family ever, I can feel the love!!!
I LOVE the photo of you and CD on the bench like Notting Hill – gorgeous pic, great movie, beautiful couple!
This is the most sweet and beautiful anniversary post ever!
Happy anniversary to you and CD Heather!!!
Ana
(we got married in the same month, my 12th anniversary was on sept. 18th!)
What a great tribute to your anniversary! Congrats. I love your Notting Hill picture. Beautiful.
Happy Anniversary! What an absolutely sweet post, such a cute picture of you guys on the wall!
Awww, is all I can say. This is such a sweet post and very heartfelt.
Talk.Hug…and be grateful that you are in love with your best friend. –> I love that
I’m late on this but Happy Anniversary! You and CD and Summer are such a wonderful family and I love love love watching you all grow together!
Happy Anniversary Heather! I have written you before and told you how we have so many parallels in our lives. I too am a massage therapist and my little girl was born this past Thanksgiving day; I believe just a month after your precious Summer. I really enjoyed reading all your post as I found I was always going through something similiar. This post just stunned me because Sept. 23rd is my husband’s and my anniversary. Very strange that so many of our milestones are so close together…lol. Hope you guys have a wonderful anniversary!
Hi Holly,
No way – I do remember your email. How is your little girl doing? Can you believe both our babies are almost a year old?!? In fact, I’ve just started planning Summer’s first birthday party.
Hope you and your husband enjoyed your anniversary. Sounds like it’s been a busy, yet amazing year for us both!
Congrats you two! This was a lovely post. Wish you many more years of happiness.
Shows people that happy endings are possible.
P.s. You guys are hot parents, just saying. Lol
Thanks so much Raine.
Ohhh I love your photos…. I was just researching online about the Notting Hill bench. When I watched that movie I really told myself that I have to be in that bench also someday with the man I love. I admired Hugh Grant so much, his british accent and even adores Ronan Keating so much. Until now When you say nothing at all is still one of my favorite love songs. I had a british bf and I went to London and remember that bench but found out that the bench is now in Perth, Australia as someone bought it and donated it and now in Queens Garden in Perth. So since then, and after a broken relationship with my british bf… I just forget about it all. I didn’t care anymore if my next man is a british or what.
Then when I went back dating again… I just found out that my man is from Perth and when I mentioned to him about that bench he told me he is always passing that bench when he runs there. He just told me that he will not be sitting on that bench until we are together in Perth… in that Notting Hill bench. Ohhh!!! I am so excited as I am going to Perth this January… Dreams coming true. Wish me luck!!!
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