9 years ago...

Once upon a time on {August 31, 2002} I married my best friend. We vowed to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish 'till death do us part.

Over the last 9 years we have experienced so much-better, worse, riches, not so rich, sickness and heartache, good health and lots of JOY.

I cant imagine my life any other way than the way it has played out and I am so thankful for that.

We are beyond blessed and this day we {celebrate} each other, our love, & our family.

A few sweet things have changed since 2002....

Exploring & learning

Coloring
Reading
Watching for Daddy

A beautiful Sunday morning

Claire blowing some bubblesCaroline playing a little ball on the porch after church

Party Saturday!

Caroline at Nora's 4th birthday bash/pool party!
Claire & Nora
Liam & Caroline
The party gang at Emma's 5th Birthday celebration!

We had a full day of birthday parties! First we went to Emma's house to help celebrate her 5th birthday! Then after naps we went to Nora's 4th birthday party by the pool! It was a fun and busy weekend of celebrating!

Preschool Day 2

Caroline cried today when we dropped Claire off! Sweet sisters!
My big girl who looks like she is 5! She loves school!!

Back to School

School days are here again! It was back to school this morning for Claire! She started in her new 3 year old room and loves her new teacher Mrs. England! Mommas girls!

Daddys girls!

Sweet sisters! Caroline was so excited to see Claire at pick up! She was waving, clapping and calling her name while I was waiting in line to sign her out! So cute!

Sunset Beach Vacation

A few pictures from our last week of summer vacation-a great week at the beach!