Wednesday, June 24, 2009

11 Years and Counting...

Last Saturday Ryan and I celebrated our 11th Wedding Anniversary! Since then I have been thinking a lot about our years together and how wonderful they have been! (wink) True Love doesn't come easy
However...
You know he's a keeper when...
1. He stays up half the night with his new bride picking millions of bobby pins out of her hair the night of their wedding.
2. He happily accompanies her to nursing school, only to lie in a dirty old ancient hospital bed acting as her "patient" for make up skills testing. (What kind of nurse fails bed making anyways!!)
3. He notices the effects of her steadily growing pregnant belly and offers to tie her shoes for her as she gets ready for work.

4. After the unexpected early delivery of their first baby and all the firsts that come along with that experience he doesn't even hesitate to try and cover the continents of the hospital bathroom trash (with out going into too much detail... shared room, shared bathroom, girlie postpartum"things" in the trash, etc. I think you get the picture) with paper towels as she suddenly feels the need to vomit and that is her only option for disposal. (Gag!)

5. After 11 years, three babies, a whole lot less exercise and a bit more jiggle he still calls her beautiful.

6. He is willing to work day and night to provide for his family.

7. He still makes her laugh.

8. He is not too proud or stubborn to say he is sorry.

9. He still gives her butterflies when they actually get to go out on a date together and he holds her hand.

10. He will eat her lousy cooking and still tell her "thank you" for making dinner even if a bowl of cereal would have been a lot more appetizing.

AND Finally

11. He is willing to make that late night emergency run to the store, without complaint, for some feminine necessities so that she doesn't have to go out late alone. (Even though he really, really does not want to!)

So there you have it folks. 11 years and 11 reasons why I am so glad I have him to keep!

Happy Anniversary babe, I love you forever!

10 comments:

Hess Fam said...

What a cute post Autumn. He's a keeper!
Happy Anniversary to you both!

Titel Family said...

11 years of bliss, right? Yes, he is a keeper. Glad he treats you and your family so well. Wow, 11 years is a long time!!

Running with kids....it's about making the time now! said...

Wow, what a fun post. You two are the cutest couple ever! You both make me laugh so hard, and are so real. I love it. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks.
Happy Anniversary!!

Krystal said...

Happy 11 years! This was such a cute post. I love that he acts so tough but you get to see the gentle side of him... something that most of us don't get to see! :) You guys are great together!

Robin said...

Loved the post Autumn. As his mom you made me cry. I know Ryan has a very soft side and loves you and the boys more than anything. You two are so good for each other and I'm glad you had a nice anniversary...here's to many, many more....

Sarah Hull said...

That was so darling and so real! What a cute couple you two are! I still remember watching you two from the sidelines at stake activities and thinking you two were super cute together. Happy 11 years!

Olive-us said...

What a sweet post! And, what a great couple. Congratulations on 11 years! That is amazing. I can't think of many things I have chosen to do for 11 years besides breathing, eating, and sleeping. What an accomplishment!

Rendi said...

Wow- 11 years! Time flies when you are having fun. Congrats and here's to many more fun years.

Maosi Fam said...

such a cute post!!! happy 11 yrs! love and miss you guys=]

Braden and Jodee said...

Happy Anniversary! Super cute post :)