Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary!
Twenty two years ago I made the best decision in my life
and became, the Colonel's wife.
Although he was only a 2nd Lieutenant at the time!
This is how we looked 22 years ago, with my parents. This is the only picture I have on my computer of our wedding. This was taken at the church I grew up in, the one my father pastored for 31 years in Queens, NY.
I am wearing my mother's wedding gown, although we had to have a new veil made.
You can't see it in the picture, but it was a beautiful tiara!
This picture does not show how beautiful the gown was.
Actually, the photographer kept scrunching the gown together the whole day!
I loved everything about the dress and the veil. The only alterations that were done to the gown were shortening the sleeves since my parents were married in November.
New Year's Eve 1999...two beautiful children...
October 2007...right before The Colonel left for Iraq...
Christmas 2008 at the Hotel Bethlehem...
I love the life we have created. The Colonel is my best friend and I love him dearly.
I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life by his side.
He has made me so happy and I can't wait to see what comes next!
Happy Anniversary Colonel!
I love you!
FeeBeeKay says
Am running behind Lois - apologies! But I didn't want to not leave a comment on this post - you look radiant as a bride, so happy and full of hope and optimism for the life ahead - which has been realised in a wonderful marriage and beautiful babies. Wishing you and the Colonel many more years of the same! Much love, Fiona x
Debbie says
Happy Anniversary!!!! I am a few days late. I am so far behind in my reading. I loved looking at your pictures.
I am praying for you to have many more blessed years. You are such a sweet couple and have a beautiful family.
A Hint of Home says
Happy, Happy Anniversary! Your post was so sweet. I wish you many more years together. Your wedding dress and picture is beautiful. You made a pretty bride.
An Accomplished Woman says
Happy Belated anniversary. You are both so beautiful and happy. I love your pictures and your story.
Cynthia
Liesa says
HI LOIS. HOPE YOUR ANNIVERSARY WAS VERY HAPPY! LOVE THE PICTURES. YOU HAVEN'T CHANGED A LICK, WHAT'S YOUR SECRET?! YOU HAD A LOVELY WEDDING, AND THE FAMILY YOU AND THE COLONEL HAVE MADE TOGETHER IS BEAUTIFUL! GOD'S BEEN GOOD!!! MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH MANY MORE PRECIOUS MOMENTS!
Angela says
Hope your enjoying your Anniversary lovins..praying they have spread onto the new week..((hugs))
Miss Jen says
Happy, Happy Anniversary!!!!
May the Lord bless you both richly
and may you have many, many more
years together!
Love & Hugs~ Jen
P.S.
I LOVED to see your wedding pics...
you were such a gorgeous bride!!!
Tricia Anne says
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! What darling pictures you have posted! How great that you are celebrating 20 years!! :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne