Monday, June 17, 2013

Happy 35th Anniversary Babe

I met my best friend, man of my dreams, beloved babe when I was 14 or so. He had my eye from the first day; we were friends although I wanted more, but so glad we didn't date then. When I was in college we started dating; I remember our first dates~hiking and taking photographs, eating french bread and cheese at the beach, going dancing, discussing life plans. I knew by our third date that he was the one I wanted to spend my life with. It took him a little longer to come around, but that was part of the chase. I remember water skiing with him, being amazed at his skill on the water as well as on the tennis courts. My mom and dad always loved him and knew he was the best match for me, I have no doubt that the Lord made our match in heaven. There were so many adventures; camping and going to Oahu. Dreams of the future. The sports cars we had, the fun we had rebuilding them. Our days were filled with thoughts of a future; love filled our hearts.  I so remember this day; our wedding day filled with such joy and happiness.

This was the John Travolta era; Saturday Night Fever was all the rage. As I look back on these photos and all of our memories, the love in my heart makes me smile. Babe, do you remember taking disco lessons before our wedding so we could dance like the movies; I was so shocked to see that my brother and I danced so much alike.  The blessing of a brother and sister in law who paid for our wedding reception and became the best friends we could have.  Our song "Always and Forever", which we still love. The hand blown glass cake topper that was smashed to smithereens in the Loma Prieta earthquake.  Those skeptics who said we wouldn't make it; we have proved otherwise though.  What an amazing adventure it has been; I wouldn't trade one minute of it.  As I look back on these photos and all of our memories, the love in my heart makes me smile. The Lord gave me the best husband I could possible want or have dreamed of and I'm so thankful for you!  The friends we made and spent time with; the camping trips at Fallen Leaf Lake and Tahoe. Our days weren't always easy but you worked hard to make a good life for us.
Our first home and our first born daughter. It was a magical time for us; starting a family and having such fun together. Before we knew it, we had another daughter who blessed our lives. All the fun we had with them; do you remember driving in the Corvette with them?  Days spent at parks and lakes and my dad's swimming pool. More camping and fun adventures, the years passed quickly and then  a move to a new area and settling in as our girls got older.  The weekends spent on the wave runner, you also coached soccer and going to all the sports events. Camping at Hendy Woods with the girls; the cross country trips we took-incredible family times. Cross country skiing and winter get aways in the mountains, to enjoy snow.  Remember all the family weekends at Lake Pillsbury and the tiny cabin. The years flew by; we are blessed with the most incredible daughters!  Before we could think about life, our girls were flying the coop and building a nest of their own.  Oh the joy at and seeing them married to incredible men who mirror you more than you realize, the joy at being grandparents!  The changes that came with our move out of California; you've never left our side, even if you'd rather be in Hawaii. Embracing retirement and being able to go on a few more vacations. Ziplining on Kauai, more fun times with friends. Our upcoming cruise to Alaska; what fun and adventures we will have.
 You are such an incredible man, husband, friend, father and grandfather and I'm so thankful for every day together we have.  I am more in love with you today than I ever thought possible; you are still the One!!!!
 Always and Forever.  Nor

"You're Still The One"

(When I first saw you, I saw love.

And the first time you touched me, I felt love.

And after

all this time, you're still the one I love.)

Looks like we made it

Look how far we've come my baby

We mighta took the long way

We knew we'd get there someday



They said, "I bet they'll never make it"

But just look at us holding on

We're still together still going strong



(You're still the one)

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

(You're still the one)

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night



Ain't nothin' better

We beat the odds together

I'm glad we didn't listen

Look at what we would be missin'



They said, "I bet they'll never make it"

But just look at us holding on

We're still together still going strong



(You're still the one)

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

(You're still the one)

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night



(You're still the one)

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

(You're still the one)

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss good night".


Friends~We will be going out for dinner but our main celebrating will be done in July on our cruise.  I truly am the luckiest girl in the world; I am so thankful for this man God gave me.  We had a great weekend: a 10 mile bike ride, bonfire with one daughter and her family, Father's Day Celebration, as well as doing chores around the house.  I hope you had a wonderful weekend, filled with love.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Noreen


19 comments:

  1. YAY!!! Happy Anniversary to you two!
    I'd say he definitely got a keeper, too!! Love the pics! You are still as pretty as you were then, Nor!

    Hope your celebration is fun!!
    Love and hugs,
    Beck

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  2. Happy Anniversary Nor.....and may you and your sweetie have many more....It's wonderful to hear such a testimony to God's provision in marriage.....Both of you are blessed beyond measure.....

    Hugs and blessings,
    Nancy

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  3. Happy anniversary, you two! I was about ready to comment that there seems to be a lot of bloggers celebrating anniversaries until I remembered that it's June ... duh! ha!

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  4. Lovely Noreen. What a beautiful couple you make. Then and now. Congratulations, and Happy Anniversary!

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  5. Happy Anniversary dear friend. May the Lord bless you with many many many more wonderful years together.

    You are truly beautiful and haven't changed a bit.

    Love you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  6. What a precious post. You guys
    still look wonderful today and
    that love shows in your eyes.
    Ain't true love grand?? I feel
    the same way about my husband.
    Happy, Happy Anniversary!!
    Hugs,
    Sandy
    I answered your question on my blog
    today.

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  7. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to both of you Noreen! You were SUCH a beautiful bride, and you still look soo wonderful. 33 years is a lifetime really, and how blessed you have been. I LOVE that song too. It is such a good one....I can hear it in my head now, haha. ENJOY every moment of your celebration together. Love to you! Debbie

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  8. Happy Anniversary to you two! And I love the photos. You look so young and oh so pretty. However, you still are ...

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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  9. Happy 33rd Anniversary to you guys!!

    What a wonderful thing that is!!
    Love to see couples who have been married a long time and are still
    love and enjoy he other so much!!
    What a great testimony that is....

    Such cute wedding pictures, so enjoyed seeing them. Hope you have
    a truly wonderful day together and many many more after that!

    Love ya, Nellie

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  10. Happy:) Anniversay! May the Lord give you many more! I love that song too! Blessing for the years to come!

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  11. Happy Annniversary. We just celebrated our 32nd. God sent me the perfect man too. I too would not change a thing. In this day and age I wish all marriages were as strong as ours. Marriage has is up and downs just like life does. Communication is the key I think to a good marriage. I wish you many more years together,

    Your cake looked yummy too. I just love to look at wedding photos. Thank you for sharing

    Blessing & Love
    Janet

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  12. Love those pictures and love the words to the song. Happy Anniversary (o:
    So your hair looks short in you wedding pic.
    The picture you husband posted a while back of you with realllyyyyy long hair....did you cut it off before you were married?
    I loved our time together (o: So fun!!!!

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  13. Congratulations!!! I will be singing that song all day, which is a good song to sing. We celebrated 31 on the 14th of June...what a blessings to see others that have gone before us...even if just a couple of years, what an encouragement.

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  14. Happy Anniversary to you - it's so nice when someone is after 35 years still "THE ONE".

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  15. Now this is strange. This post shows as having been posted in 2013, yet there are a whole slew of comments made in 2011. ????

    Anywho, happy, happy anniversary. May you have many more years together.

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  16. Noreen, Happy, Happy Belated Anniversary!! What a wonderful tribute to your life together!! You and your husband are an example that so many couples should follow, even me, and I'm only 3 years behind you!! I wish you many, many happy and healthy years together!!!!

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  17. What a great post. Love is a gift! Praying God knits the two of you together even more. May this next year hold new joys...new revelations of His love!

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