Five years ago today {and on a Wednesday, just like today}, I married my very best friend:
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July 11, 2007 - Glen Falls Park, Williamsville, NY: Just married!
{Yes, I'm huge... I can only attribute about 20lbs to being 6.5 months pregnant} |
We went on a week-long, sunshine filled honeymoon in San Diego, where we stayed in an amazing oceanside resort - we slept with our balcony door wide open, letting the sea breeze in:
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In our room at the Hotel Del Coronado |
And went on mini-adventures - the San Diego Zoo, bike riding on Mission Beach and through Downtown San Diego, a drive into the mountains {reaching 4,000ft}, hiking at Point Loma...
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On the grounds of the "Del," after a day spent riding bikes in Downtown SD. |
Four years ago {July 2008}, and we've begun our adventures as a family of three with the addition of a happy, blonde-haired, blue-eyed baby boy:
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Hiking at Akron Falls Park, Akron, NY {Valentino is 7 months old} |
Three years ago {July 2009}, we've moved in with his mom to prepare ourselves for a move to NC. Looking back at that summer, although it seemed tough at the time, it was a really great time in our lives together {and our last summer with his mom, rest her soul}, and I'm so glad that we experienced it.
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Hiking at Letchworth State Park in Western NY |
Two years ago {July 2010} was our first {HOT} summer in NC. We were having a blast getting to know our new town and experiencing the start of our new life, which included new jobs for both of us and full-time preschool for Valentino {the first time he's been away from us!}, as well as many new activities:
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4th of July fireworks in Fuquay-Varina, NC {look at Valentino's long curly hair!} |
One year ago {July 2011}, we learned a lot about life and what is truly important. It was a rough time, but we stuck together. We were healthy and had each other - which is truly all you need in this life.
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4th of July weekend at the beach {our rented Jeep is on the sand in the background!} |
So here we are today, having been through so much - birth of a child, loss of two parents, a cross-country{ish} move, job changes, and the normal ups and downs of marriage - but we remain the best of friends and committed to each other, our son, and
our family.
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May 2012 at North Hills' Beach Music |
Here's to many, MANY more years to come.
I love you, Vic!
Happy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
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