12 years

Twelve years ago this is what we looked like.  


Ten days after this? I put T on a bus for MEPS which would take him to San Antonio for basic training.  
I wouldn't see him again for almost 7 weeks. 

In the last 12 years we have:
 moved 5 times
lived in 7 houses
gained 1 dog
lost 1 dog
lost 2 cats
added 3 cats
had 3 kids
bought 3 cars
bought 3 houses

And had too many memories to count
both good and bad. 
The good outweighing the bad by a lot.

This morning I woke up to this


and 




I couldn't ask for a better partner to go through this crazy life. 
I am blessed. 





Comments

  1. Goodnight moonApril 18, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    So sweet!!!!!! Now you can mate like peniguns:)

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  2. BariApril 18, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Congrats! The card was so cute.

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  3. Jade @ Tasting GraceApril 18, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Congratulations to you both!! To many more years of happiness! And penguins. Don't forget the penguins. :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Love your 12-year tally. And congrats to you both!

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  5. BarbApril 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Congrats you two!

    It's scary that I *remember* 12 years ago...so happy for you guys.

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  6. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Happy Anniversary!!!

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  7. jaimeApril 19, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Happy anniversary! I love the card :)

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  8. MendieApril 20, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    ahhh...how sweet! Happy Anniversary!!

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  9. AudreyApril 21, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    Love it. Congratulations!

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  10. koreen (aka: winn)April 22, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Love this! Wonderful life journey. =)

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