February, 2009
We were just babies ;)
2009 was a big year for his folks, too, as they celebrated their 60th anniversary!
In the next few years:
We sent our girl off to college. (I still miss her this much!)
And said goodbye to our beautiful Mom. ♥
My friendships with my girlfriends grew closer, and the Dolce Girls were born. (gray hair, what was I thinking?!)
I made my first trip to Europe. (Jack went to North Dakota as we agreed sometimes separate vacations are a good idea!)
We said goodbye to our best friends, and wished them good luck. (but we visit often!)
We took our fifth cruise!
Many a duck's lives were cut short in 5 seasons of hunting. (I can't take it, they're so pretty, it still makes me sad!)
We remodeled! Finally!
We proudly watched that same little girl get her college degree!
I went back to Europe! (with my best guy this time, and pledged our love on the Lover's Bridge. Awwww! ;)
We had a wedding, and gained a wonderful daughter-in-law. (look at the smile on that guy's face!)
As I looked back over 5 years worth of photos, it was ridiculously hard to choose which ones to use. There were so many happy occasions, family visits and vacations; lots of delicious meals (I finally learned to cook real food!), fabulous wines and parties galore. We've had job promotions, met new friends, and celebrated our 50th birthdays; bought new cars, a new boat (it hasn't even been delivered yet!) and opened our own "pub"! Most importantly, we've had good health, wonderful kids and fantastic friends; all of those things, plus so many more, equal 30 years of a blessed married life. So cheers to everyone who's been a part of those years, and sláinte to all of our years ahead!
(Happy anniversary, hon, I love you ♥)
