Saturday, September 8, 2012

Lucky 7

On August 20th Dave and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary.
In seven years we have had:
  • 5 graduations (Paramedic school, Nursing school, both our bachelors and Medical school)
  • 7 jobs (between the two of us)
  • 5 moves between three states, and our first house!
  • 7 new stamps in our passports and countless trips throughout the United States
  • 4 cars
  • 1 lost loved one, and many many new additions
  • and BEST of all 2 BEAUTIFUL children
It has been a busy and wonderful ride so far.  We are truly blessed!  If I could go back 7 years and give my young 20-year-old self some advice I would say, don't change a thing!  I was even more lucky and blessed to find Dave than I could have ever known.   With Dave's busy schedule and our current location our celebrations were limited to sneaking away for dinner with the kids.
I surprised Dave with a room full of balloons and homemade cards and gifts.  He surprised me with a beautiful and very unexpected camera.  Best of all we got  to be together as a family and there is nothing better than that!  There is truly no greater joy in this life than family, I am so grateful for Dave and our marriage that has blessed me with the greatest little family I could have ever hoped for.
Happy Anniversary!

6 comments:

Heather said...

Look at you two babies! Such a pretty engagement photo. Happy Anniversary! You have done so much in just 7 short years, imagine what is to come!

Nick and Ashley said...

Mandi, you are too stinking cute! Happy 7!

Stacy said...

I love you both! I'm glad you had a great anniversary. :)

Haylee said...

I love this post! You guys are so cute! Happy Anniversary! I can't believe all you have done is 7 years! Congrats to you both!

Brie Wheelwright said...

Congrats!!! I'm glad you had a great anniversary, we miss you guys!

Jill Freestone said...

Happy anniversary! So glad you joined the family - you're wonderful!