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!
BECKY says
Hey Sunshine!! Your blog looks so great!! Love the color combos and the elements you chose!!
What a lovely couple you are!! I just love this post!! It makes my heart sing to hear of couples that are truly happy and committed to their marriages!! I know it makes God smile, too!! Way to go!!
You were a stunning bride, gal, and are just as beautiful today!!
Hope you have a wonderful celebration!!
I would love to email you from time to time, Lois. Mine is holidayinthesun_1@yahoo.com. If you'd rather not, that's fine, too!!
Love 'n hugs,
Becky
Susie Homemaker says
Happy Anniversary...I love a good love story!
You were such a beautiful bride...
Blessings,
Susie
Carmen C. says
What a lovely couple you are! My hubby and I have been married 22 yrs. also:O
Hope you have a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
Heidi Pocketbook says
Congrats to you both. It's nice seeing your wedding portrait as well. Wishing you many more happy years together☺
Karen says
Happy Anniversary to you both. Your pictures are beautiful! I hope you have a wonderful day together...and many more very blessed years. God bless,
Karen
Mama Hen says
Happy Day to you! You look so pretty in your dress!
Lianne says
Happy Anniversary, Lois! Y'all are so cute! I hope that you will have a great weekend with your groom.
(Today is my anniversary!!! And it's my son's 6th birthday!)
Blessings each day says
May God bless your day with nothing but joy!
Wow...you must have natural curly hair...wonderful!
blessings and more,
marcy
Jennifer says
Happy Anniversary! You are so blessed! You look stunning in your wedding picture!
Loretta says
Happy Anniversary to both of you! What a beautiful dress. I soooo love wedding dresses with a sleeve. The strapless gowns today all look alike to me. You made a beautiful bride and the Colonel a handsome groom. May you be blessed with many more years of happiness! Hugs, Loretta