Ten Years Ago Today…
Ten Years Ago Today
-I was 10 pounds lighter.
-There were snow flurries that morning and plenty of wind.
-I cursed the cold because the weather had been beautiful the weekend before.
-I wore a white dress, high heels, and awkwardly held a few calla lilies as my dad walked me down the aisle.
-Marc looked happy and very handsome in his tux. He also looked a bit nervous.
-His momma cried because even when your son is 32, a part of you will always view him as your little boy.
-We met up at the alter. The minister’s breath smelled like something you’d find dead in between your walls.
-The ceremony was my favorite kind – finished in about 20 minutes.
-We went outside to take photos. The sun started to peek out as we assembled in our to-be-photographed groups. This photo? Is our favorite one. It was taken by my dad.
Ten years. It has been a period of tremendous personal growth for both of us. As in any union, there have been good times and bad. But we’re still standing.
I feel hopeful for our future. And blessed.
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By Becky Silke, April 17, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
Cheers to you! Happy, Happy Anniversary. That’s a great photo your Dad took~
By cagey, April 17, 2009 @ 11:45 pm
Happy, happy anniversary!
By Issa, April 18, 2009 @ 1:59 am
Happy tenth. We celebrated our tenth this year too. It’s kinda neat to get to that mark.
By Farrell, April 18, 2009 @ 2:46 am
If you’ve only gained 10 pounds in 10 years, you have a secret. Write a book. But first, teach me. I was 9 years younger and 22 pounds lighter when I got married.
Like I said, share your secret, won’t you?
Happy Anniversary!
By Farrell, April 18, 2009 @ 2:47 am
PS - And I should have said this first: You look beautiful and today, you don’t look a day older than this photo.
By Linda, April 18, 2009 @ 2:59 am
Happy 10th Anniversary to you and Marc! And that is a wonderful picture!
By flutter, April 18, 2009 @ 5:36 am
Oh, you guys. Happy Anniversary
By raisingz, April 18, 2009 @ 12:12 pm
Congratulations! That is such a beautiful picture. I hope you were able to do something special to celebrate
By Suebob, April 18, 2009 @ 6:57 pm
I hope you have a long, happy marriage.
By zookeeper, April 18, 2009 @ 8:30 pm
Cause for celebration indeed!
Enjoy yourselves!!
By Dawn, April 19, 2009 @ 12:07 am
Gorgeous photo! And, wouldn’t ya know it… the PAID photographer didn’t even take it! LOL!
I love all the little memories you shared.
Happy Anniversary!
By Linlee, April 19, 2009 @ 12:54 am
Happy Anniversary!!!!
By Monkey's Momma, April 19, 2009 @ 1:31 am
Beautiful post and beautiful photo! Happy Anniversary!
By traceytreasure, April 19, 2009 @ 3:01 am
Wow! That is a beautiful picture! It’s my favorite too!! Can I steal it and tell people that’s what hubby and I look like? Just kidding, dear! You’re gorgeous 10 years later too! Happy Anniversary and many, many more!!
Hugs and love!!
By Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah, April 19, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
You look gorgeous!
(I got married almost 10 years ago and I’m 40 pounds heavier. You should be proud!)
By Midwest Mommy, April 19, 2009 @ 2:03 pm
Very cute! Isn’t it the best shots are the ones you don’t know were taken. Love it!
By Liz@thisfullhouse, April 20, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Ah, beautiful as ever — Happy Anniversary!!!
By Susan, April 20, 2009 @ 3:13 pm
Happy belated anniversary! What a beautiful picture of a beautiful bride!
By Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com, April 20, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
Congratulations on ten blissful years together! Happy anniversary!!
By Sugared Harpy, April 20, 2009 @ 6:55 pm
Happy Anniversary! And here’s to many, many more together
By Beth D., April 21, 2009 @ 12:29 am
Wow, ten years ago I went to your reception with Nic (and, oddly enough, met you for the first time!). Amazing how time flies. Congrats!
By kim, April 21, 2009 @ 1:54 am
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!
By Jakki, April 21, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
Happy late Anniversary…I love it when the favorite photo’s from wedding days are not the formal ones…
By The Redheaded Lefty, April 22, 2009 @ 5:33 pm
You look so beautiful! And what an important post—good times and bad and still together. Amen.
By Gregg, April 23, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
That’s a great photo! Congrats on the anniversary.
Also, just remember that there are very few “easy” things that are worthwhile, while almost all the really worthwhile things are HARD.
By Carrie, April 30, 2009 @ 10:36 pm
I love that photo everytime I see it! Happy belated Anniversary to you and Marc! It’s been quite a year Lisa…the next one will be so much better, I am sure of that!
By becky, May 5, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
love the pic! happy belated anniversary:)