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Elaine and Tim Sittin’ in a Tree…

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Y’all know the rest, right?

Nine years ago today Tim and I said our “I do’s.” Actually though, when I think about it, we never actually said “I do,” I don’t think. I do believe we said “I wills.” And we meant them.

It was a beautiful 85 degree day in Texas and I am pretty sure I smiled all day long. Well, except for maybe in the morning, when I was showering and the cake people called my apartment and told my gal pal that was with me that the table cloths weren’t at the reception hall yet (they were in my brother’s trunk) and that they had nowhere to put the cake.

My reaction? Ah, it’s fine. My brother will be there any minute. They’ll figure it out. I’m gettin’ married today, to the love of my life. {wash, wash, wash my almost-married hair…} Yep, even the lack of table-clothery couldn’t get me down on one of the happiest days of my life.

And guess what, my brother showed up while they were still on the phone. Honestly, the day couldn’t have gone any better. And our love continues to grow and grow and grow.

Here are some more of my feelings today…

My husband is {pausing a moment here as I start to gush}….

* Patient (which makes up for the fact that I am not…)

* Loving (to me and our boys)

* Funny (OH BOY! can he crack me up!)

* Smart (you can do what with Excel???)

* Passionate (even if it is about The Cowboys…)

* Faithful (without a doubt)

* Handsome (well yeah, why do you think I snatched him up right away?)

* Understanding (thanks for letting me cry even if it is just over a sink of dirty dishes.)

* Knows when I need a drink (this alone is worth SO much!) ; )

I love you my dearest Timothy and I am so blessed and thankful to have you in my life as my forever love. Happy 9th Anniversary my Ber!*

*(nickname…. long story….)

elaine

Comments

  2. Happy Anniversary!

    You sure were calm! You knew it was meant to be!

    We made sure our minister had us say “I do” instead of “I will!”

  7. happy anniversary!!! My husband and i will be sharing 4 years together on the 14th of this month! It is such a blessing each day year and month we get to grow along side these great men!

  8. I love the pictures of you over the years – you look gorgeous in your wedding dress! And I love the dress your wearing in the this year picture, too… You guys are adorable together. Happy anniversary!

  9. Happy Anniversary!! I love your pictures!! You two are SO cute!!

    I am glad you were so calm on your wedding day. In the morning, I was a mess. I was freaking out. Well actually I was fine until I go to the venue, looked in the mirror and saw my tarantula eyelashes the make up girl had given me. I about lost it. But thankfully someone found me stuff to fix it with. *shew* But the rest of the day was a fairy tale 🙂 It sounds like yours was a dream and you looked gorgeous!!

  11. Member how when we went to dinner last we both mentioned having gotten married in 99? I don’t think we mentioned we’d both started dating in 95. That’s just odd, no?

  15. Yay! I love to hear about happy couples. You two are definitely blessed to have each other.
    Happy Anniversary!!!!

  16. Congrats! I remember that navy and yellow dress on graduation 1997 in front of our dump of a house. Tell Tim that I said Hello! One day, our husbands will meet! I want to hear how your running is going. Have you lost any weight? GIve me motivation. I gave up sweets on 10/23 until Tukey-day and I am so bummed… no movement on the scale yet. I had really gotten addicted to my daily sweet.

  20. Happy Anniversary. I loved watching the slide show of you guys over the years. Congrats!!!

    oh and you are right… the knowing when you need a drink is a great quality!