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Monday, June 11, 2012

Anniversary Mushiness...

Mushy post warning...recipe coming in a little bit.

Oh and to all of you that posted Happy Anniversary to us yesterday, thank you! I was kind of blown away with the kind words and messages!

The realization of the passing of time has been pretty strong for me lately.


Yesterday marked mine and Tony's 17th wedding anniversary.

(Life was a little bit different in the adventure department. This was taken after a caving trip. I'm in the red shirt and Tony in the green shirt behind me...19 years old!)

We have been together for 18 years...in some ways it feels like yesterday and in others it seems so long ago. We have been through so much together. We were definitely kids when we got married, but I believe we were always old souls. So many people thought we were crazy, but I'm happy to say that while we may have been young, naive and a little crazy, it was the smartest decision I have ever made!

 (Paris 2004)

I think we've done some pretty amazing things including creating a pretty amazing family!

(Summer 2001)

(Jay 2010)

(Max 2010)

(my guys December 2011)

(Tony and I December 2011)

Life is not always perfect or how you think it will be, but looking back, even through the hard times, I realize that it doesn't really get any better than this. I am incredibly thankful and I feel like the luckiest girl alive to have these amazing people in my life. Life is constantly changing and now instead of being a little scared of that change, I look forward to the next adventure!

Best quote on finding the one by Mac McGuff from Juno...
Look, in my opinion, the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person is still going to think the sun shines out your ass. That's the kind of person that's worth sticking with. 

Yep, that's what I got.

18 comments:

  1. what a sweet post! Happy Anniversary! Wishing you many many more!

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  2. So, so, so sweet!! Your family is so sweet and you and Tony have done such an awesome job!! Happy Anniversary!! :)

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  3. Love the quote from Juno. That's one of my personal favorites. We didn't know each other at all in high school, really, but from what I did know of you, you were always sweet. I'm so happy that you and Tony have made it so far and are still going strong. Here's to 30 or 40 more.

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  4. Love this post my friend. Happy Anniversary to an incredible couple!!!

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  5. Happy anniversary! You two are an inspiring couple. 18 years?! WOw, that is wonderful. I love being able to see how you live life together

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  6. I love that quote from Juno!

    And yaaaay for another shot of the dress! :P

    Happy Anniversary, my dear! I love your story- and I think your day was intimate perfection. Love.

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  7. So sweet!!! Happy Anniversary to you both-- what a great couple you are!

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  8. I'm not sure if that's sunshine coming out of your ass, but I still love ya!

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  9. what a beautiful post! Happy Anniversary! your family is precious:) thanks for sharing!

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  10. yours is an awesome love story!

    I have always loved that line from Juno - and it is true!

    happy happy, you two!

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  11. Happy anniversary!! I absolutely LOVE the quote at the end of this post - and I will probably end up stealing it and making it a graphic soon. :P Too true, too true.

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  12. I love mushy posts!! This was such a sweet and touching one! Happy Happy Anniversary to you guys! It looks like you have something pretty special! :D And those kiddos of yours are just dolls! Thank you for sharing this!

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  13. Congratulations!! Love all the photos. It's our 30th on Wednesday.

    xo,
    Shirley

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  14. BEAUTIFUL PIX!!! big congrats to you both!

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  15. Ahhhh......I'm so sorry I missed this. Happy Anniversary a couple days late. 18 years together- that is jst awesome Sarena. You are too cute and yes, you have done some amazing things. Goodness knows you have a lot of amazing things coming up in your future too! I just want to hug your whole family right now. You are adorable!!!!!

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  16. Happy Belated Anniversary! I am behind on google reader this week :P

    You just two just go to show, you might get married young, but if you're right for each other it can last a lifetime.

    Plus, you have a gorgeous family to share that love with too! :)

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  17. Can I just say, you do not look nearly old enough to be married 17 years! Congrats :)

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