10 Years!

Running around the house trying to gather all I need. Shoes...check, bobby pins...check, dress...check, petty coats...check, make-up, hairs spray, brush, etc. Don't forget the veil. Mom, who is picking up the cake? I have to leave by 3. Dad and Uncle Jim have all the champagne. I am picking up my bridesmaids and they are driving over with me. We were up all night. Who could sleep anyway? I am so nervous! I get my hair done and it looks great. Now it's time for the dress. Here come the tears. I can't believe it. My mom zips me up. Someone helps me with my shoes since I can't see my feet. I'm ready to go. My dad comes in and helps me and my dress through the door. "Dad just don't let me fall!" The music starts and all eyes are on me, but my eyes where on him. He looked so handsome! His hair combed neatly to the side. His black tux and purple vest. His smile relaxes me and then I am standing next to him, knowing that is where I will be standing for the rest of my life.

It has been 10 years since Eric and I vowed to spend the rest of our lives together. Supporting, encouraging, and loving each other. It hasn't all been a fairy tale. We've had our ups and downs, but after 10 years I find myself standing by his side just like I did that hot July day in his mom's beautiful back yard in front of our friends and family. In 10 years we have had 4 gorgeous, sometimes obnoxious kids. We have survived tough times with sick kids, financial hardships, and growing pains in our relationship. We have grown and changed into different people than we were 10 years ago, but still though so many things have changed, there is still so much that hasn't. We still enjoy a lot of the same things we did then. You still love golf and I still don't. You enjoy motorcycles and I prefer a 4-wheeler. I still enjoy doing crafts, and you enjoy hunting. Camping and baseball are still some of our favorites, but above all the one thing that hasn't changed is the way I feel about you! You have always been a good provider for our family. You are always up for a good time. You are supportive and you have always encouraged me to try new things and help me achieve goals. Thank you for all that you have done for me and for our family. Thank you for loving me so completely and forgiving all my faults. Thank you, hon, for the last 10 years. I know there will me many more to come. I love you! Happy Anniversary!

Our wedding day!

Yes his hand is on my butt! lol

This is us now.