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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

I said I love you, and that's forever...

Today is our third wedding anniversary, and this month also marks 11 years together. Like every year, the past year was full of ups and downs, good and bad.

A wedding anniversary is the celebration of 
love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity.  
The order varies for any given year.  
~Paul Sweeney

A look back at our third year of marriage:
I'll take another year filled with the laughter, traditions, vacations and celebrations; minus the broken bones, surgeries, and ensuing hardships, even though those things taught me that my marriage is strong and can survive really stressful shit for months at a time.

Happy anniversary MFD! Looking forward to eleventy billion more. I'm grateful to have a partner who is eye to eye with me on the important things, but who is my opposite in many ways and shows me things I would never have in my life without him.

Also today? Amanda's birthday. I am so happy our friend married someone who has become one of my greatest friends. Have a fabulous birthday Amanda!

I'm participating in a giveaway over on Southern Beauty Guide. Go win yourself a prize for my anniversary. Go on now.







Linking up with
Because Shanna Said So - Random Wednesday
Gratitude with Steph at Insert Classy Here
Whatever Wednesday at Rolled Up Pretty
The Hump Day Blog Hop at Fitness Blondie
Wedding Wednesday at Little Bit of Class, Little Bit of Sass
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30 comments:

  1. SuzeSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Happy anniversary!

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  2. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    happy anniversary, steph!! you guys make such an awesome and adorable couple. spoil each other rotten today :)

    -kathy
    Vodka and Soda

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  3. MarySeptember 25, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Aw yay! Happy 3rd Anniversary! 11 years together! Wow that's so amazing! Please consider joining my Wedding Wednesday linkup so you can inspire all of us soon-to-be brides!!! http://www.littlebitofclasslittlebitofsass.com/2013/09/wedding-wednesday_25.html

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  4. Angela V.September 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Happy Anniversary! :)

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  5. Darby HawleySeptember 25, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Yay!!! Happy Anniversary. this is a great collage of the past year!

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  6. MarlaJanSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Happy HAPPY Anniversary to you and MFD! I wish you Eleventy billion and ONE more happy ones! Love this post, made me a little teary. <3

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  7. KristynSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! I hope year 4 is just as good as year 3 for you!

    Thanks for linking up with us!

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  8. CassieSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! :)

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  9. GwenSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Happy Anniversary! No more broken bones! Love you both.

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  10. ErinSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    happy anniversary!! looks like a good dude you have got yourself :)

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Happy Anniversary! One of the best days of my 57 years! Favorite spot-by the ocean- perfect weather - perfect sunset. Such a fun time AND I was pretty much sober. I was on a love high! And the sand- bare feet! NO sore tootsies from dancing, etc.
    Just a wonderful, wonderful day. All good stuff!
    And this blog captures what is important in a marriage.
    love you and Mike Doyle to infinity and beyond and Gussie, Geege, and Maisel, too.

    Love your MOMMA

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  12. Jen @ That's What She ReadSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Wonderful post, happy happy anniversary!! You guys are one fun couple!!

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  13. BetsySeptember 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    YAY, happy anniversary!

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  14. BeckySeptember 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Happy Anniversary!

    You guys are too cute!

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  15. Gena RawdonSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Happy anniversary Steph and MFD!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Happy Anniversary! I too wish you a year without hardship, especially surgeries. And, here's to vacations!

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  17. MargaretSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Aw- happy anniversary!! Our first anniversary is Sunday. Looks like you guys had an amazing year :)

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  18. Helene in BetweenSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Happy anniversary!!!!!! i love how long you guys have been together (that's a lot like michael and I!) i think so highly of the both of you (even if I don't really "Know" you

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  19. StephanieSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! 3 dogs for 3 years...another pug next year? I vote yes :)

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  20. Because Shanna Said SoSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Happy anniversary to you two love birds! Hope you go wine and dine yourselves tonight! NO COOKING!!!!

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  21. LaurenSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Also I think this collage could be the basis of your Christmas card, with more dogs thrown in, of course!

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  22. Jana @ Jana SaysSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Happy anniversary!!! It looks like you guys had a great 3rd year. Wishing you many, many more!

    There's something to be said for couples who have been together a long time and still like each other.

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  23. KouisseSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Happy anniversary!! don't you just love being married? I kow I truly do.

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  24. Carly @ The Pinot ProjectSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Happy anniversary! Your collage makes me realize that I'm not sure I could find 10 pictures of us from the past year, let alone enough to do this. I really need to get on that!

    Hope you are doing something fun to celebrate! What's the 3 year gift? Leather and glass I think? Could be interesting...

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  25. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! Hope you guys are doing something fun to celebrate!! To many more!!

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  26. Your Beauty FixSeptember 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Happy Anniversary!!! Wishing you two nothing but the best <3

    http://www.yourbeautyfixreviews.blogspot.com/

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  27. Jessica KSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Happy Anniversary Kids!! Cake for all. Dogs included. Will you keep up with the trend of a dog for every year of marriage?

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  28. SHUG IN BOOTS {Beth}September 25, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Happy Happy Happy Anniversary, shugpies! I'm sure y'all will have some awesome greasy food, or muffins with frosting, and delicious beer since you are so awesome at making all of those things and then teasing us with pics of them on IG. ;)

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  29. Tiffany September 25, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Happy Anniversary! You two are an amazing and amazingly fun couple :) An inspiration!

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  30. JodiSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Happy Anniversary!!! Hope you are doing something fun to celebrate!

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