Truth be told, I always assumed we’d get married. Even when we were thirteen and you had a crush on that girl, Shanna, with the long dark hair and skinny legs. Even then, I figured that eventually we’d end up together.
I think we’ve always been good for each other. You’ve taught me to be myself, to let go of pretenses, and to enjoy every little moment. And in return, I’ve probably helped you in a few ways including how to recognize when you are dying and, ahem, when you are not.
We’ve bought dishes together, explored new cities, stumbled into parenthood, taught Primary classes, worked through school, discovered new music, walked miles of neighborhood pavement, counted calories, buried loved ones, bought cars, sold cars, built a house, given each other the flu, stayed up all night talking, grocery shopped, shoveled mulch, hosted concerts, weeded flowers, made friends, painted rooms, slammed doors, taken road trips, planned secret escape plans from our kids at times, discovered new restaurants, posed for pictures, wrapped Christmas presents, fought, apologized, made up, planned our futures, revised our plans, and made each other laugh.
I know that a ten-year anniversary is supposed to be monumental. I know it’s supposed to feel like we’ve accomplished something magnificent. I know that we’ve become a more and more significant statistic—the ones that stay together. I’d like to say that we’ve worked really hard to get where we are, but I feel like that’s taking credit for something that has required very little work at all. Being married to you is the easiest thing I’ve ever done.
Here’s to another bujillion years. I love you.
Love,
Tiff
That is soooo incredibly sweet. Don’t get me wrong, . . . it ain’t no bunny card, but it IS sweet! (ha, ha)
I am sooooooooooooo glad that you two found each other, and for the wonderful couple that you are. Ryan, I’m glad that you married my sister, and that you treat her so well. You guys are awesome, and I’m not just saying that because James and I had our first date at your wedding reception!
Congrats guys. Hey Ryan remember when we went to the fiesta bowl? That was fun.
You two are perfect for each other and I and DeDe have loved getting to know you guys better and being friends with you guys.
so sweet!
Happy Anniversary Tiff. I love what/how you write. I REALLY want you to be famous. In fact, I want you to be Dooce without being Dooce.
Happy Anniversary you two! I agree with everything James said…you two are so great together!
Love you two. I’m so glad you two married and have the cute little family you have. It’s good to have you close so we can see you often. We had so much fun with the boys when they were here and you were in Boston. Happy Anniverary!!!!!!
I may be a day late and a dollar short, but I’ll say it anyway! I love you two – well actually 4 now – sooooo much. You are sunshine and smiles, and laughs and hurt-in-the-heart love. I’m glad you made it through the rain. The sun was always shining on you. Happy anniversary!
That was the perfect Anniversary love note. I must say I’m inspired to write one in 2 years. Congratuations on your 10 year Anniversary. It is a beautiful thing that two people can be so in love and so happy.
I absolutely loved this. I have desperately trying to find blogs that I enjoy that I can relate to and I just added this one to my list. Thank you.