Eleven Years.

Today marks eleven years in my journey with Sean. Looking back, I smile at the beginning of us. We were so young, yet we truly believed that love would guide our way, and it has. There have been twists and turns along the way, even a few speed bumps thrown in to keep things interesting, but we've learned to hold on tight, and enjoy the ride. We aren't the same people we were back then, yet we are so very much the same, just bigger, better, and stronger.

(Senior Prom--almost 9 years ago!)

In eleven years, I've learned that relationships take effort, love is worth fighting for, and miracles do happen, and often arrive in tiny packages that take what you thought you knew of life and love and shift it all.

I've learned that I wouldn't be the same without this "boy next door". I've spent eleven years loving him, learning from him, leaning on him. He's always been just what I needed and continues to love me unconditionally.

And now, we're in the very best part of our journey so far. Parenthood has added a whole new dimension to the "us" that once was, and we're looking forward to staying on this wonderful, sometimes crazy, ride forever.

Eleven years ago, a plan was set in motion. I celebrate this day because of the memories, and I celebrate this day because of where it has lead me.

Happy Anniversary, Sean! Eleven years ago, I said I would be your girlfriend. Thank you for being mine for over a decade! I treasure the memories we've made and am thankful to have you as my partner and best friend. If someone had told me on January 25, 2000 that in eleven years I would be your wife, mother to a beautiful daughter, and expecting a son, I would have told them that such a life would be nothing short of a dream come true. I love you.