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Three Years.

June 28, 2011

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Posted 09/12

Last night my husband and I watched “Return to Me” as a tradition to bring in our anniversary. Its one of our all time favorite movies. One of my favorite lines of the movie is when the grandpa tells David Duchovny that “her heart truly started beating for the first time” when she met you. This has always been the way I felt about my husband. Sorry, I know getting sappy. We stayed up late talking and reflecting on the last three years. We both agreed that there is really no way of knowing to what capacity your vows really mean on the day of your wedding. Each day the vows we committed to each other have only grown in meaning and understanding. I can honestly say I love this man more deeply know than on our wedding day, and I know it will only grow deeper.

When you are dating and fall in love, there are not many life experiences under your belt. After going through serious sickness, losing loved ones, moving across the country, and having two babies, you would say it could really test the strength of your relationship. It is in each of those times though that I realized why I married my husband. Strong, selfless, devoted, faithful, and more loving than I feel I deserve. Its in the day to day life that I fall hard for him. Changing diapers, cleaning the kitchen, store runs….its those little things he does for me to help that I never thought could be so romantic;)

All in all, I am humbled to be married to such a stud. I woke up this morning with a large bouquet of fresh cut flowers by my bedside, and it took everything in me not to shed tears of gratitude for our marriage, our children, and the joy that has come with it. God is good. Oh….and what did I get him?? I finally compiled and ordered our wedding album:) But shhh….its a surprise!

P.S. All our incredible photography was done none other than our friends TimWill Photography

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  1. so lovely! the movie was just recently on TV here, can watch it over and over again, too! and the soundtrack is fantastic, the good old classic!

    have a most wonderful anniversary lovely, you both look adorable! xoxo

  2. Anna Elder says:

    aww, happy anniversary Anna!! hope you two have a wonderful day.

  3. Aw looks like a beautiful wedding. Happy Anniversary! You two are so cute and what great role models for those who have yet to experience the joys and blessings God has given y’all. xoxo

  4. Tucker says:

    Congrats on 3 years!! What an amazing and beautiful love you two share (:

  5. Ash says:

    beautiful shots! congratulations and happy anniversary!

  6. Happy anniversary! What a lovely post about your life together!

  7. Michaela says:

    Happy Anniversary, Anna! How blessed you are to have the one who makes your heart start beating (: Love that movie, too!
    xo

  8. alli/hooray says:

    It’s so true that your wedding vows really take meaning as time goes on and you go through the ups + downs of life together. What a beautiful post, happy anniversary to you guys!

    PS. love. that. movie.

  9. Glocal Girl says:

    Happy anniversary, Anna! What a lucky woman you are. Enjoy your special day xoxo

  10. amber says:

    Happy Anniversary!! Your photos are gorgeous!

  11. simplyvonne says:

    this is so sweet! thank you for sharing. Wishing you guys many many more years to come!

  12. Desiree says:

    Congrats to you both! What a lovely blog post for your husband. 🙂 I pray that God will continue to bless your family, marriage and life together. -dez

  13. Julie says:

    so lovely Anna! happy anniversary!!!

  14. Perfect anniversary movie! Have a wonderful day and God Bless you both!

  15. Martina says:

    Congrats Anna, you are a lovely couple! I’m so grateful for my partner too – nearly all my girlfriends have broken up by now – so sad. After so many years i think it’s so great to have someone to share a family and to feel at home with, no matter what. Cheers to love – the love that grows stronger;) xx

  16. OH my heart! This was soooo lovely to read!!!

  17. sherri lynn says:

    Happy Anniversary Anna!! Your wedding pictures look beautiful! I love what you wrote about continuing to understand the depth of your vows as you progress through marriage. We are learning though and are so happy that we are falling more in love each day!

  18. I totally know what you mean. My hubby and I celebrate our 12th anniversary this year (we’ve been together for 16) and I never fail to think how lucky we both were to have found each other. Congratulations on your anniversary and here’s to many, many more!!! XXX

  19. Amy says:

    You guys have done a lot in 3 years! And by a lot, I mean having 2 kids! 🙂 Gorgeous pictures! It’s okay to get sappy on your own blog! I love it.

    amy day to day

  20. Erica says:

    oh. my. gosh. you guys are tooooo too sweet and adorable. your pictures so clearly show how deeply in love you are. beautiful!

  21. Mrs. C says:

    This makes me melt! Happy Anniversary! Oh and loved bridesmaid dress color….I did same 🙂 Question, were you happy having two kids back to back? We are a month from year one and talking about t! I’ve got some fun recipes up for July 4th (aka pretty pictures)

    http://www.MrsCapretta.com
    Recipes Fashion Marriage

  22. happy anniversary!!!!! you were and continue to be a gorgeous bride!!!

  23. happy anniversary!!!!! you were and continue to be a gorgeous bride!!!

  24. happy anniversary!!!!! you were and continue to be a gorgeous bride!!!

  25. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband! Here’s to marrying the man of your dreams!!! I just celebrated my 2nd anniversary on the same date, last month.

    (http://bestofthislife.blogspot.com/2011/05/happy-anniversary-love-of-my-life_28.html)

    Everyday is a blessing!
    Enjoy xo

  26. You guys have such an intimate and sweet love. Happy Anniversary! Beautiful photos!!!

  27. These photos are so, so beautiful!!! Congratulations & Happy Anniversary to you and your love 😉 Ain’t love grand???!!! xoxoxo brynn

  28. congratulations, you beautiful girl! to you and that very loving husband of yours. thank you for sharing this ~ what an inspiration your love is to the rest of us! happiest anniversary! ox

  29. Sweet Pea says:

    Awww how cute 🙂 congrats

  30. Anna congratulations! Your pics are gorgeous, love all and especially the one of you too guys dancing!

  31. Kassie says:

    Oh. Gorgeous wedding pictures. Holy Moly.

    Congrats on three years! And I may just have to watch Return to Me.

  32. Beautiful!!! Happy Anniversary!!

  33. So beautiful. Huge congrats to you and your hubby!!

    p.s. thanks for the reminder on the wedding album, it’s been 3 years for us too!

  34. Lori says:

    happy anniversary! you were such a gorgeous bride. i love this post 🙂

  35. have a wonderful anniversary celebration 🙂

  36. Happy Anniversary! You two certainly have been through lots in 3 years!

  37. Happy ANniversary! What beautiful wedding photos.

  38. Happy Anniversary! We are so similar-I ADORE ‘Return to Me’. Love seeing your pix too-what a gorgeous dress and I love the yellow on the bridesmaids.

  39. Happy anniversary! I’ve never seen Return to Me – must watch that next date night. 🙂 Your photos are so gorgeous, love the one of you guys dancing

  40. Megan says:

    Happy Anniversary!! Y’all are just the most beautiful couple, inside and out!

  41. This couldn’t get sweeter! You’re one lucky gal and he’s one lucky guy! Happy Anniversary! How incredible your love is! Can’t wait to find a love so special and breathtaking!

  42. Indie.Tea says:

    O, congratulations!
    Your wedding pics are lovely – you can see the happiness and excitement on your faces.

  43. Jess says:

    Happy Anniversary to you and your Hubs! We are getting ready to celebrate our third year anniversary in July as well!

  44. LCR says:

    Wow. You are a beautiful couple. Especially because of how you two seem to have grown more and more in love. I hope to have this some day:)
    Happy Anniversary.
    xo
    L

  45. Joanne Bee says:

    Happy Anniversary!! So happy for you both. I can feel how happy you are in your words. 🙂

  46. Lindsay says:

    Happy Anniversary my beautiful friend! XO

  47. Happy Anniversary Anna, it’s been quite an awesome year for you isn’t it? 🙂

  48. Happy Anniversary Anna, it’s been quite an awesome year for you isn’t it? 🙂

  49. Happy Anniversary Anna, it’s been quite an awesome year for you isn’t it? 🙂

  50. RosaLovesDC says:

    Happy Anniversary lady!

  51. Debby says:

    Happy Anniversary, Beautiful! You looked absolutely stunning in your wedding photos, loved your dress and hair! The photo of you perched on hubby’s laugh is just so charming… LOVE it! I love a love story w/ a happy ending and I can’t think of a nicer girl to star in it! xo

  52. This is so sweet Anna! The photos are amazing and you are so beautiful in your wedding dress! I know exactly what you mean about marriage — my husband and I are approaching 5 years, and after selling everything we own to move to a new country for 2 years together on a challenging journey to follow our dreams, our love has been strengthened to heights we never imagined.

    Such a beautiful post, love!
    xoxo
    Rachel

  53. Happy Anniversary! I agree, marriage just gets better and better.

    You had an amazingly beautiful wedding!

  54. Sharstin says:

    Happy anniversary! Gorgeous Picts:) and I love that movie!

  55. Suzzie V says:

    wow your pictures are amazing!

  56. {eleise} says:

    you were a beautiful bride! hope you had a great time celebrating!!

  57. Nikki says:

    Gorgeous! Love your dress. Happy Anniversary!

  58. How sweet! Hope you had a great Anniversary!! 🙂

  59. Bridget says:

    SO beautiful! congratulations. marriage is so sacred. may God bless you with so many more years together!
    ps, THANK YOU for commenting on [and following!] my blog!

  60. Wahoo! Happy anniversary!

  61. A BIG Belated Happy Anniversary! you are gorgeous Anna 🙂

  62. Tang says:

    Happy 3 years Anna! 🙂 I love the sappiness, keep it going! 😀

  63. Shea says:

    Happy anniversary!! (It’s a great week for those, mine is Friday!) I LOVE that movie, and haven’t seen it in a really long time–I need to rent it! I hope you have a wonderful anniversary celebration!

  64. Kimia Kline says:

    aww so many congratulations! he should feel humbled too formarrying such a stunner as well 🙂

  65. Krista says:

    Happy Anniversary!

  66. jessica says:

    happy happy anniversary!! you guys are to darn cute! xo

  67. wow!!! three years? you guys have been working it! two kids down… can’t wait to see where you go from here. 🙂 xo

  68. Anna, i saw the word “stud” and let out a hoot n’ holla! you are so darn cute and these photos of your glorious day sparkle and shine. happy (belated) anniversary! be as sappy as you can, i love it all and could never get enough. especially when you’re involved, honestly beautiful tribute to your love.

    i bet he’ll be the one with rim fills of tears when that album arrives. xo ♥

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