Sunday, February 13, 2022

Happy Anniversary

We started out on Friday, February 14, 1992 with dreams of a little house and a couple of children. Raise a family and grow old together, it was so simple.
Little by little our dreams were realized.
Everything was right until it was taken away by Katrina in 2005. Thirteen years of our life piled up in our front yard. It is amazing how quickly we learned to live with so little. This didn't break us, it made our commitment stronger.
We always knew communication was the key to a successful relationship.
We took a big chance and moved to another state and began re-claiming our ground. Our marriage deepened and our children flourished.

Now seventeen years later there's no one I would rather lose everything with but have everything with but you! Happy Anniversary and Happy Valentine's Day!

P.S. You still have great buns!

All my love,

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41 comments:

  1. AndreaFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    What a wonderful post, Katherine....I teared up at the end and then laughed out loud at the buns comment!! The very best kind of post. :) Happy Anniversary!!

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  2. Lucy..♥February 14, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I'll ditto Andrea's sediments!! Happy Anniversary!!!

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  3. Donna-FFWFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Happy Anniversary. Such a sweet post!

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  4. Carol MurdockFebruary 14, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    What a wonderful story Katherine!
    I think you are very fortunate to have lived it out in two wonderful places like NOLA and the Smokies !
    Happy Anniversary ! I pray you have many, many, more together!
    Hugs,
    Carol

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  5. MicheleFebruary 14, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Happy Valentines Day and happy anniversary!! Seventeen years is amazing...and how romantic being married on Valentines Day.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. Happy anniversary! Hugs, Natasha

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  7. Lawsy MercyFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Happy Anniversary and Bun Feeling Day! :)

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  8. JodieMoFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    how sweet! Happy anniversary!

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  9. AprilFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Happy Anniversary Katherine!

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  10. Jersey Girl CooksFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    What a nice post, Katherine. Happy anniversary to a lovely couple and family! I hope you regain everything you lost plus much more.

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  11. gigiFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Oh, I love your pictures and the walk through time with you and your sweetheart. Thank you for sharing them with us. May your love grow stronger in the next 17 years. Happy Anniversary and Valentine's Day to the both of you.

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  12. tamilynFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I'm with Andrea-got a little sniffly, then laughed at the buns! I love my hubby's buns too!

    Happy, happy anniversary!

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  13. NKPFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Eat, drink, love, be happy.

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  14. vanillasugarblogFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    that was very heart-touching. you all have been through so much.
    happy anniversary!

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  15. JenniferFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Ahh that is so sweet! You have a beautiful family!

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  16. Sophia LeeFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    what a sweet, lovely post. happy anniversary! hope you had some great romantic eats!

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  17. TiffanyFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Happy Anniversary! I hope that you both have a wonderful day.

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  18. DewiFebruary 14, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Oh Katherine, this post is so sweet.
    Happy anniversary, may you have many many more.
    Cheers,
    Elra

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  19. GladysFebruary 14, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Happy Anniversary and WOW you are a hottie.

    What a sweet and heartfelt post.

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  20. ReeniFebruary 14, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    What a sweet and moving post. Happy Anniversary!!! And Happy Valentines!!

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  21. HEATHERFebruary 14, 2009 at 3:32 PM

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  22. HEATHERFebruary 14, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    AWW!! Congrats!
    My hubs and I celebrated 16 years on Feb. 12.

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  23. MariaFebruary 14, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Happy Anniversary!! Great post!! Have a wonderful V-day weekend.

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  24. LaurieFebruary 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Katherine!!! Your story choked me up too...

    **sigh**

    And then you made me laugh. Awesome post!

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  25. MarjieFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    How sweet (sniff)!

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  26. pamFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful anniversary!

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  27. AmandaFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    What a great post!! Happy Anniversary! We were married the same year, January 3rd, 1992 :)

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  28. HudsonFebruary 15, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    What an adorable post.Family is truly what life is all about. Your girls are beautiful. I too am a great bun appreciator. Mary Jo and Hudson

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  29. pigpigscornerFebruary 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    This is a really nice post =) Happy anniversary!

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  30. Peter MFebruary 15, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    All my best to your and your family!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    That was so sweet and touching, Katherine. I teared up when I read it. Happy, happy anniversary to you both! :) What a beautiful couple you make, and what strength your family has!

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  32. SelbaFebruary 15, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    What a lovely family...

    Happy Anniversary, Katherine!

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  33. The Blonde DuckFebruary 15, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I'm tearing up that's so sweet! Happy anniversary! And I've got an award for you on my Monday blog!

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  34. AggieFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Very sweet and touching post Katherine...Happy Anniversary and to many more happy years together!!

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  35. Greg CFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Haha, that's what the card that my wife got me said....Nice buns. Congrats on making it this far. So many don't

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  36. DebbieFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Happy Anniversary Katherine. What a beautiful post. I wish you both many, many more years of happiness!!!

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  37. priscilla joyFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Happy Anniversary Katherine!! What a great post, you have a beautiful family. How I'd love that Wii game...=)

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  38. CathyFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Your post really moved me, Katherine. You have a beautiful family. Happy Anniversary to you!

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  39. PaulaFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Happy, happy anniversary! What a wonderful post, and wonderful tribute to the power of love. You truly embody the phrase, "from the ashes we can build a better day". So very glad that the love you share has ruled triumphant! Best wishes for a continued lifetime of love and happiness!

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  40. tavoliniFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    I love this post!!! Happy Anniversary :)

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  41. NuKiwiFebruary 23, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    How truly inspiring!!! ;o)

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Thanks for stopping by, I enjoy reading your comments.

Katherine