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!
Flat Creek Farm says
Happy Anniversary to the two of you! And what a great-looking couple, both then and now. Here's to many more Happy Anniversaries! -Tammy
A Joyful Chaos says
Happy Anniversary to both of you!
The Whites says
Happy Anniversary! May you have many more happy years ahead!
Blessings,
Mandy
Rose says
Happy Anniversary! It is so nice to see great marriages like yours~22 years is something to be proud of in this day and age. God has truly blessed you. Your Colonel is very handsome and your best friend~you look so lovely in your wedding gown. Does it feel as if it were just yesterday? Blessings always, Rose
Busy Mom in NJ says
Happy Anniversary!! I didn't know that you wore your mom's wedding dress. You looked beautiful! Enjoy your very special day.
Olde Dame Penniwig says
He's a keeper allright!!!
Happy Anniversary!
We have the same hair gene. Mine started out dark and just keeps getting blonder somehow...LOL...
You sure were a beautiful bride!!! Now a beautiful Colonel's wife.
Carol says
I remember your beautiful wedding and I can't believe it's 22 years! WOW! "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY" to a wonderful couple. Have a great day celebrating and... May all your dreams come true!
Love and prayers, Carol and family
Jill says
Ya'll are so cute! I love it that he's your best friend. Congratulations - enjoy each other!
Lisa says
Happy Anniversary!
>The Colonel is my best friend
That says it all. The key to a happy marriage is marrying your best friend.
NanaNor's says
Happy Anniversary! Wonderful photos but you two look too young to be married 22 yrs-must have been in Jr.High when you got married-just kidding. Have a wonderful weekend.