11 11 11

Today is HUGE people.
Like so huge, there should be a national holiday so everyone can celebrate with us.
So huge that I am sure only a handful of people in the history of the Universe have celebrated this milestone.

Today is our 11th wedding anniversary.
On the 11th day
of the 11th month
in the year 2011.


I know.
Just say it.
It is huge.
HolyMotherofAllThingsHolyHuge.

Send gifts please.
Or cash.
Or shoes.
Buy us a lottery ticket because I feel lucky tonight. 
*ahem*

We were married on November 11, 2000.
It was a cold, clear, windy day.  I was nervous but not as nervous as my poor father.  I hated my makeup.  My dress got very dirty.  I took a pill so I wouldn't get the poop soup cramps in the middle of the ceremony. (I didn't crap for over a week).  Many of our friends got drunk and threw up in the bathroom.  My purse went missing.  My purse was found.  And we lived happily ever after.
*applause please*

3 children.
Career changes.
House selling.
House building.
Loved ones dying.
Friends disappearing/divorcing.
Health crap.
3 children.
Horse buying.
Garage building.
3 children.

And we are still here to talk about it.
Hugely successful of us if I do say so myself.

75-95

Once upon a time...actually 95 years ago, a boy was born in a far away country.
His family moved to Canada.
He met a nice young girl.
They fell in love and were married 75 years ago.


They had two children.
Their children each had two children.  One of those children being my hubby!And then those children had children.

The family came together to celebrate their 75th anniversary and the "boy's" 95th birthday recently.
Isn't he handsome?

This boy grew up to be a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

The relationship he shares with our children is one that can never be duplicated.

They are his life.

He is a huge part of theirs.

Our family is blessed.

Happy 95th birthday Grandpa!

Happy 75th anniversary Grandma and Grandpa!

Go see Cecily's fantabulous back to school tradition and other photostory stuff here.

And tell me if you know anyone ever married for 75 years!