This picture looks like it was taken 50 years ago, but really it was just eight. (sorry for the bad picture, it is a picture of a picture and the only one I could find.)
Ode to Eight Years...
two people, one wedding.
5 years of school: one bachelors in finance and one masters in accounting.
lived in 4 cities and two states: 6 moves, 3 apartments, 3 duplexes, zero houses.
12 different jobs between the two of us: Hubs-8, Me-4
6 Wards, 1 Branch
14 months living away from our family and friends.
4 cars, still have two.
lost two family members very tragically.
7 months of foster-respite care to a sweet, beautiful ,little girl.
6.66 years childless, with millions of tears.
8 months of fertility treatments: one surgery, 2 failed IUIs, thousands of dollars spent.
3 months of paperwork for Adoption: 5 months to be "chosen", 5 months of waiting.
one amazing selfless women, one beautiful miracle baby boy, OUR SON.
16 months of parenthood: one sweet baby that is now one sweet toddler.
millions of tears, smiles, laughs, hugs, kisses and blessings.
one very amazing husband!
...and ETERNITY to go!
12 comments:
wow, I loved this! Happy Anniversary!! It made me think of what Seth and I have been through. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs.
Congratulations!!!
Happy Anniversary! We sure love you guys!!
Really cool post, love how you put it all together so nicely. Glad to hear you have some fun travels in the near future too.
Made me shed a tear! I am so happy that you have your little boy in your eternal family now.
Amazing, just amazing! You guys have been through a lot, happy Anniversary.
Congrats!
Happy Anniversary! Isn't it a blessing to have someone to accompany you through your trials and your joys? It makes it even sweeter that it will last forever. Congratulations.
Happy Anniversary! Love that picture of you two...so cute! And yes, it does have an old-fashioned feel to it. :) I know I've been a bum about commenting on your blog lately, but please know that I am checking it and loving it as usual. Sounds like you have some fun stuff coming up! Enjoy your time away with your hubby! So important to take time to do that. :)
Wow, it is amazing how much happens in just a few short years. And to think we were there when it all started! Well have fun on all of your trips. We neeeeed to get together this summer.
Michelle
Congrats to you guys! Doesn't it feel cool to say you've been married for 8 years (although it makes you seem kinda old too). just kidding!
Thanks for meeting us at the egg hunt. it was fun to see you and see brenna and McCoy of course! Man, he looked so cute in his shirts. That boy looks DYNOMITE in green! :) Did you take a few pics of us that morning? would you mind emailing them? I'd love to see! :)
And from your last post.....I'm SOOOOO happy to hear that McCoy is cuddling with you! :) That is so awesome and I KNOW it must feel so wonderful to you. there's nothing like it! I hope that means there's hope for dane..... :)
Congrats! That's a special day for Danny and I, also. On that day, after your reception, Danny asked me to marry him. :o) So that day will always hold a special place in my heart, also.
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