It was 9 years ago today that I made the best decision of my life...to marry one heck of a guy!
If you ask anybody who was at our wedding they would tell you that it was the "hottest day ever known to man." I would have to agree, but honestly I was the one wearing 6 million layers of dress so I think if anybody deserves to complain it should be me. Well maybe Dave too considering I "made" him wear a wool tuxedo. Oh and did I mention we got married on the end of a pier? Sitting out in the direct sun on the last day of July...okay I agree probably not the brightest thing I've ever done, but the view was beautiful. Perhaps the best part of the wedding was when we were pronounced husband and wife and the boats that were drifting in the marina blew their horns. It was awesome!!
Since that day 9 years ago, we have been through a lot...
- Moved to Delaware
- Bought our first house
- Started new jobs (Dave's still at his one while I've been through a couple!)
- Bought and sold 6 cars
- I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degree
- Welcomed 2 children
- Said goodbye to 3 grandmothers
- Visited at least 10 states
- Went to Disney 3 times
- Lived through putting an addition on our house
- Renovated our kitchen and a bathroom
- Said goodbye to our beloved Mako who we adopted a year before we were married
- Created many memories that we will cherish forever!!
Like all marriages we've had our ups and downs, our good times and the not so great times, but through it all I'm happy to say that we have stuck together. I couldn't imagine my life without Dave by my side and he had better say the same thing about me!!
Thanks, babe, for 9 wonderful years. I can't wait to see what's in store for our next 9. Maybe a new house closer to work, an inground pool, a trip to Hawaii, that ring, new outfits...I mean the possibilities are endless!!
I love you...Yep, even more than you love me...No, I love YOU more...
Happy Anniversary you 2 love birds! Michael and I celebrate 7 years in just a few days... Many more happy years to us both, blessed by the Father!
ReplyDeleteToday is our anniversary too! How weird. We are celebrating 4 years. It was sooooooo hot the day we got married also but luckily we only had to take pictures outside. I remember coming in from pictures and standing over the air conditioning vent in my parents house to cool off underneath my 1000 layers of tulle and other weird materials!
ReplyDeleteIt may have been hot but your wedding sounds picture perfect.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Mel and Dave!!
Happy Anniversary! Here's to many, many more!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! You are one year ahead of us!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Mel!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it through! Here's to many m ore to come. :)
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary! we hit 5 years this june - and have been together for 12. crazy huh?
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby! :)
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary, you 2 lovebirds....i pray it is a wonderful one and an even better year ahead!!! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! A wool tuxedo!? Hopefully there was a breeze blowing off the water! Sounds like a beautiful wedding!
ReplyDeleteThis October will be 9 years for us. So much in so little time!
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Happy Anniversary, Mel!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!! Hope that you have many more.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a keeper from your posts, too! Happy Anniversary...I'm raising my glass of water to you for many, many more years of happiness together! Join me for a cyber toast to the happy couple? Cheers!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats girlie! Time flies by but it is even better with the one you love!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary guys! Sorry I didn't call, caught up with...guess what...work and sponsor dinner. Hope you did somthing fun today. I think your wedding was beautiful...a sunny start to a great marriage. Love, Aunt Steph
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Happy anniversary! My hubby and I celebrated 13 years in June. Whew! Where does the time go?!?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your joyous occasion with our family. The crab feast was delightful as usual. The battle of the sexes Wii tournament was awesome! I am so glad that you two found each other. You are truly an inspiration to all. We always have such a great time when we get together. I hope that your family is blessed with many more years of happiness. We love you guys.
ReplyDeleteThe Blogstalkers.....
Happy Anniversary!
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ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you two!! :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you all that's on your list Mel ;) and more...
note to self, no wedding on the pier on the hottest day of summer, got it! :) hee hee
Have a fun Anniversary day!
Happy Anniversary....... Josh and I will me married 16 YEARS this September. I can no beleive it has gone by sooooo fast!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! We have been married for 8 years. As I read your list, it made me thinking of all of the things that we have been through together. Thank you for reminding all of us to be thankful for family. What a gift.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anni!
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