Thursday, January 8, 2009

A Cut Above

After so many months of dragging Whitney over to every knife display at whatever kitchenware store we happened to stop in at, and after making her listen time after time to a long list of the virtues and superior mettle of these beautiful German blades, it should have come as no surprise when, this Christmas, she made me the proud owner of a sit-up-and-take-notice gorgeous set of authentic Wusthof classic cutlery. It would actually be more accurate to say that she made the both of us the proud patrons of this perfect paring of precision and practicality. As she put it, she wanted to invest in us and get us something that we could enjoy together after we are married. What she really got me was an investment that I have been dreaming of making for years. I can't imagine a more thoughtful or fitting gift. She really knows how to win me over completely. Now I just can't wait for her to get back so we can start bump shoulders in the kitchen again., and making waves with our new knives. What a wonderful girl. Thanks Whit, I love it :)

Here's the synopsis:

Kitchen essentials, these all-purpose knives handle a variety of cutting tasks. Wüsthof Classic knives are precision-forged from a single piece of steel, with triple-riveted, ergonomic, full-tang handles designed in consultation with professional chefs. Full bolster helps protect fingers. Laser-controlled and tested cutting edge. Made in Germany.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

A New Beginning, A New Blog










Whitney,

This blog is to celebrate you and me and the life we are making together. Now that you are in Jerusalem, communication is a bit trickier. My hope and intention is that you and I will be able to share and communicate our thoughts and ideas via our own blog. Most especially, this blog is here to help you and I stay connected as we plan our wedding.

This wedding means the world to me, not because you will find the most beautiful dress, not because we will chose the most wonderful flowers, and not because we will match the most harmonious colors, but because it is you, me, and the Lord and because it is forever. You are a part of the greatest thing I have ever aspired to in this life, yet this is only a starting point from which the horizon expands in a limitless expanse.

That said, I still can't wait to see your dress with you in it, I still can't wait to smell our flowers, and I still can't wait to choose our colors. So let's you and I use this blog to share every little thought and idea that crosses our mind so that we can make it the most beautiful and the most perfect and the most unforgettable wedding we could possibly have.

I love you Whitney, I love every bit of you and I always will.

Your favorite wedding planner,

Ryan