2/25/09

Number 9

Today is our 9 year wedding anniversary, really 9 years? I don't feel that old that is until I look at the two kids in this wedding picture and think about all the things we've done over the last 9 years.

We've done a lot of really great things the last 9 years and a few not so great. Over the last 9 years we have lived in 4 different cities, 5 different homes, 1 very very hot apartment, visited 3 different countries, threw up on a Brazilian bus, got lost in Mexico, traveled 11 different states, driven thousands of miles together some joyfully and some not so much, bought 2 new cars, sold one piece of junk truck, finally got a new couch, finished a basement with a few not so pleasant words, painted our kitchen 4 different times, landscaped a yard using my sister and I as the weights on the grader pulled behind the 4 wheeler, watched a lot of basketball games, played 100's of games some of which are now no longer aloud to be played due to our competitive nature, eaten a lot of really great meals and some that end up straight in the garbage, tried tons of new recipes only to find out grilled cheese and tomato soup are still a favorite, and most importantly brought 3 soon to be 4 really great kids into the world.
The best part of all is I still miss Anthony while he is at work and call him at least twice a day not really with anything to say but just to hear his voice. I get excited every time he walks through the door after work. Love falling asleep on his chest while he watches the news. Can have a disagreement and be over it shortly after. I am free to rant and rave while he patiently listens to me. He always eats my sometimes not so great food without complaint. At 3:00am when I give him a nudge to go see why Kaitlen is crying he goes. I love that even though we have 3 very small kids we still make time to be together. I love that he goes to work everyday making a difference in the lives of high school kids and I never hear him talk badly or complain about one of them.....not even the trouble makers. I love that he holds my hand while we are at church or just walking around town. I ask myself everyday how in the world did I find someone so great at the age of 16??

11 comments:

Katie said...

Congratulations! What a great post. I'm so glad you two are so happy after 9 years!

The Letterman's said...

Happy Anniversary! Fun to hear about how in love you are!

Lisa said...

I must admit reading this brought a tear to my eye! You are such a cute couple. I couldn't have picked a better husband for you! Happy 9th!

Mike and Lillian Montoya said...

9 years!! Wow. It goes by so fast. Love the post, what a great tribute to your anniversary!!

Jill said...

Congrats on such a great nine years together! What a sweet post. You two are a great couple.

Parry's said...

What a cute post. Wahoo for 9 years! I haven't seen you forever. YOur Taste of Spring post looked like fun! Take Care.
Amber

Jennifer said...

if all this is true, then i agree the two of you have made a very good life together. congrats on your 9th and may your 10th be even better.

patty said...

You two are a match made in heaven and are perfect for eachother. happy anniversary and may the years to come bring just as much happiness.

Colby Alexander said...

Congratulations!! Where does the time go? Love you two!!

Stephanie said...

Congratulations! You two really are a cute couple. I am so happy for you guys, and hope you have many many more happy years ahead of you!

Bennett Family said...

I would have to agree with Lisa-totally brought a tear to my eye! (actully more than one). I guess that is because we basically saw you two through it all. You are a great sister and you guys are a perfect couple. 9 years, wow. We aren't far behind you.