I know we just celebrated our third anniversary, but I have loved you far longer. Since you won't let me take a picture of you in a cape for comedic value, I can show my pride in calling you my husband in other ways. More than 3 years ago, I stood in front of a few hundred people and announced my intent to be the best partner to you that I know how to be. During our ceremony I professed my commitment to building a life and family with you, and I am just overwhemed with how much better the reality is, surpassing even my greatest hopes and dreams. I am not afraid to share that, in fact I take great pride in loving such a wonderful man. We have our days where we may not be perfect, but together we work to be a better team. Not a day goes by that I am not grateful that you are in my life, and I don't doubt for a nanosecond that I am the luckiest woman because you love me too. Here is a little picture retrospective of our commitment to each other and our new family.
The first night we met...(St. Patty's Day Mar 2002)
One of my many visits to State College.
I think we made Adam come take our picture
and we consciously posed. Next time, let's not stand in front of a reflective surface...
(April 2003)
The beautiful sunset the day of our wedding.
Remember how the fireworks filled the sky
all along the river?
Or was that just in my head
because I was so smitten.
all along the river?
Or was that just in my head
because I was so smitten.
(July 3, 2005)
Really, how cute can you be?
I know you felt weird with so many photos.
I am so glad to have them though.
I am so glad to have them though.
(July 3, 2005)
It really is hard to believe our faces didn't hurt
after all the kissing for photos and glass clinking
at the wedding.
after all the kissing for photos and glass clinking
at the wedding.
(July 3, 2005)
A mere 8 months later...
Can you believe how quickly we started that family thing?
(March 2006)
Holding our precious baby daughter, Ella.
This photo makes me tear up
because I still remember taking it
and thinking about what an incredible dad
you were going to be
(well that and I had a heck of a lot
of hormones running through the system).
At this time, you 2 were my greatest joys.
Since then, we have only increased the amount of joy by increasing numbers.
(April 22, 2006)
The end of a hike at Hole in the Rock in AZ.
Our little family.
(June 2006)
Our little family.
(June 2006)
See, don't you love that I take tons of photos?
(August 18, 2006)
Our newest addition, Fin.
You were so careful with both of your babies
treating them like the most prized treasures ever.
I can't believe how much you love us all, but I am humbled by it.
(January 2008)
Our family now. (Feb 2008)As Joe pointed out, doubling its size in less than 3 years.
I am looking forward to our future,
hoping that it continues to surpass my expectations!
Ok, now I will quit stalling, and go clean the kitchen...
All my love!
3 comments:
What beautiful moments in your life together! You really are the sweetest family and I love all the photo's! You have inspired me to do the same, its great to remember what you have been through as a couple =)
What a wonderful start to a wonderful life together. I do have to say that wow that is like spitting image of our start to life we met (april, 2002) went off to college together (august 2003) Married (october 2005) We just messed up and hand a kid before the wedding oh well...lol it was worth it!
Cheers to many more wonderful years together!! Enjoy every moment as if it were the last!
What wonderful memories, and a beautiful testament to how love really works. It's not always easy, not always fun....but true love continues to grow, ever reaching for the sun, entwining the two of you together. I wish you all the best as you and your husband continue to walk through life side by side.
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