Sunday, September 27, 2009

10 Years...then and now

Friday, 9/25, was our 10 year wedding anniversary! It's hard to believe it has already been ten years, though that time in our lives also seems like a lifetime ago. We were living in Asheville, North Carolina at the time so we were married in the mountains right outside of Asheville. It was perfect. It was very important to us that our wedding ceremony and celebration reflected who we were as a couple and as individuals so we wrote our own ceremony and vows, which made it so much more meaningful for us....and, I think, for our friends and family, too. The entire day was just perfect and it was exactly what we had dreamed about. We had a great celebration after the ceremony that was complete with a bonfire and a beautiful full moon. Who could ask for anything more?!?!

Ten years ago
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Jason and I have actually been together 16 years as of this November. (Wow. Where has the time gone?) We met during my sophomore year of college. Jason had just transferred to the school that year and lived in the same dorm as me. In fact, he lived directly below me! I knew from the instant I saw him walking through our dorm that I just HAD to meet him. No if's, ands, or buts about it. I had to meet this guy! Our first conversation lasted about two hours and after our first "date" I knew he was the guy I was meant to marry. No joke! I have it documented in my journal! hehehe!

I am so lucky to be married to my best friend...to someone who understands me better than I understand myself, to someone who puts up with all of my craziness, and to someone who still makes me laugh everyday.

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10 comments:

Becky said...

Congratulations! What a great post. It's easy to get wrapped up in the day to day and not stop to think about the big picture. Congrats again!

Bobbi said...

I absolutely adore both of those photos. You were a very beautiful bride!!

It is special to be married to our best friend. Happy 10 years together, and here is to many more.

NOW, just a little complaint. You and Jason are cute and all........but I am missing Eli!! :>)

Nicole said...

Happy Anniversary! Love both pics! I've always thought that you guys are one of the sweetest couples. Congratulations on 10 years!

Gardenia said...

your dress was beautiful -- had to get that said and out of the way. you both looked so young and full of joy! and today, you both look wiser and full of even more joy. really, look at your hubby's face in the second photo. is that sheer joy or what??? congratulations.

Arena Mom said...

Happy Anniverary!!!!!! That sounds like my dream wedding!! We did the whole normal church thing and to be honest, if I could do it all again, I would hike to my wedding and wed on the mountain! Perfect!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful couple you are!!!

Kim said...

Happy Anniversary!! Hope you had a great day. I wish you many, many more happy years ahead!

Pineapple Princess said...

That is an awesome picture of you guys! Congrats on your anniversary!

Danny and Brittney said...

Congrats! You guys are such a sweet couple and Pea is so lucky to have you as parents. A toast to many more years together.

Michelle Smiles said...

Happy anniversary! You two are darling!