Mar 222009
Six years ago today, while US forces were launching operation “Shock and Awe”, God brought two families together in Glen Rose, Texas. The occasion for their gathering was the marriage between Hubby and me.
I surprised everyone by wearing boots under my wedding dress. They were perfect, though, especially for the weather we had that day. My mom attached the little embroidery flowers to the kiltie of my boots. The flowers originated from the dress my maternal grandmother wore on her wedding day.
This little fellow and his buddies caused quite an alarm during the ceremony. Since I couldn’t see it on the back of my veil, I was oblivious to it. Apparently the warmth of the people gathering in the chapel brought the yellow-jackets out of their nests to investigate.+copy.jpg)
The happy couple.
Our small gathering of family and friends – there were a few others who didn’t get in the photo, but this was the majority of the group present for our special day. Today, this photo brings tears to my eyes as I realize this is our first anniversary without Granny and Aunt Jo.
I still dream of this cake. It was the best cake I’ve ever, ever had..jpg)
Hubby and TanyaTogether forever.
March 22, 2003
Two years later, God gave us an incredible anniversary present. He bestowed Hubby and I with the biggest blessing we could ever imagine – two beautiful boys.
Woody, age 2 years-10 months,
and Tigger age 10 months.
Immediately, Woody called us Mommy and Daddy, which completely melted our hearts. Tigger took a few weeks to warm up, but he quickly learned how to snuggle with the best of them. Initially, both boys were developmentally delayed in several areas, however, they responded very well to therapies and are now happy, healthy, thriving children. At the start, Woody and Tigger were foster children. While the likelyhood they would be reunified with their biological family was not certain, Hubby and I grew more in love with the boys day by day. Finally, 18 months after they came to our home, we finalized their adoption.
Hubby, Tanya, Woody, and Tigger
Together Forever
March 22, 2005
Happy Anniversary to a beautiful and loving family! May you have many, many more years of much love & happiness!
Happy Anniversary to you two! Many more! Love the pics of the boys, what blessings!
It’s been forever since I’ve commented on your blog as I took off 8 months from blogging. But I’m back! I want to wish you and hubby a Happy Anniverary with many more to come! Oh…and your boys are just darling. We are also adoptive parents and are looking at starting the process again.
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful story–so beautiful! It was great to see pictures of you–don’t think I’ve ever seen any before now!
P.S. Those are some sweet boys!
what a wonderful trip down memory lane for you!