Sunday, August 10, 2008

12 Years

Today is 12 years for Brent and I. When I reflect on how much we have done and gone through at this point I can't imagine what else we have in store! Since 1996 we have earned 2 college degrees and Brent earned multiple flight ratings, we moved 12 times including cross country moves, he is on his second career, we had four children, (born in 3 states) went on lots of trips etc etc etc. I'm so thankful to have someone who loves me for who I am and is patient as I try to improve myself. I love you Brent. I'm so happy I found you! Pictures of us courtesy of Trevor the photographer.
 
 
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Here we are at Great America the day before Brent left on his mission. This was 2 years before we were married so it was actually 14 years ago. I realized I don't have any of our wedding pictures scanned (yes, we got married prior to the digital age) into my computer to compare us to. I need to get on that!
 
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He is so worn out from the last 12 years that he even can fall asleep watching Olympics with remote in hand! (I was at a meeting and the kids were all having quiet/naptime.) Isn't he cute?
 

17 comments:

Dan and Janay said...

congrats!!1

Julia said...

You guys are too cute. Happy anniversary! I hope the next 12 are just as exciting ... with 4 boys how can they not be?

Kari said...

Congrats on 12 years! Thanks for posting the Great America picture! I expecially love seeing Brent as a super cool pre missionary! We miss you guys!

Carrie said...

oh my word, you two look like you're 12 in that picture! cute!! congratulations!!

Cheralyn said...

Happy Anniversary! That picture of you guys is so awesome! LOVE the unicorn!! haha

Gina Deceuster said...

Congratulations! Here's to 12 years!! And are you trying not to laugh in your kissing picture?

kristin said...

Congrats!! Me and Doug have a great america picture too. And we look like we're 15. Isn't it crazy how different you can look? You guys are still super cute and super fun! And you have cute kids!

Middleton said...

Happy Anniversary to a fun couple who I love! I'm sure there will be many many more wonderful adventures for you two still to come. I can't wait to see.

Julie Gebhards said...

Rochelle! Congrats. Hey, now that Great America pic- that's the Rochelle that I remember!! How fun!

The McGraths said...

I don't know what I love more about the 14 year ago picture. Brents "90210" inspired out fit and hair, your shorts or the fact that you are holding a stuffed unicorn, not to mention you are at Great America the day before he left for his mission!!! I LOVE the 90ies! Congratulations on 12 years. You guys have accomplished so much! How exciting. My favorite being my 4 nephews! Hope you had a great celebration and that you have many more years of Bliss! Love you guys!

The Holyoaks said...

So do you still have that stuffed unicorn? You guys are so cute. 12 years seems so long! Kiff and I have 8 more to go before we hit that mark and you guys will be at 20 years then! Wow! Happy Anniversary.

The Horners said...

happy belated anniversary!!! I love that picture, so funny!!!

rad6 said...

Wow... 12 years... you really have done a lot. I like the freudian slip in your typing about brent having fight degrees instead of flight degrees.. heehee... that twelve years went fast, I am sure the next 12 will be faster, then on to eternity... yahoo... hold on it's a wild ride! Love you both!!

Amanda said...

Congrats!! You have had a busy busy time together!!

Emily said...

I love seeing pictures of couples from long ago. So cute! Happy Anniversary!

Tarah said...

I am crying right now, you're so cute! We have a "pre-mission dating" Great America picture too, how funny! Congrats to you both! What a beautiful family you are!

Dacia said...

I was at Great American with you - it has been 14 years - wow, I still remember!!! Did you mean to say flight or has he done multiple fights- with you hopefully winning them:)

Congrats