So tomorrow is our 9th wedding anniversary. I cannot believe how QUICKLY the time has gone! I remember the day like it was yesterday. there was nothing ordinary about it, but it was such a special day. as many of you know, this was the 2nd marriage for both ben & i. and after you have felt "WRONG" you know "RIGHT"! our first date was august 26th and we were married december 19. after all, as my father pointed out we had both "tasted of the forbidden fruit" so he advised a short engagement. we decided december was the best time because i was teaching school and time off meant time without pay! however, a san diego wedding 6 days before Christmas was NOT going to be a popular idea, so...we eloped, which took ALL of the stress and pressure off of us. We were married in the San Diego temple. Highlights were sleeping in the same hotel room the night before (hey...we weren't STUPID enough to screw up the NIGHT BEFORE our wedding!! besides, we were poor students!), finding my boquet 1/2 dead the next morning (hotel coolers + bridal boquets = BAD IDEA!), ben forgetting black socks (hence the white beauties) and showing up 30 minutes late because we couldn't find the parking lot entrance! after we got there and apologized to the lady checking us in she shrugged and said, "its your day! are your escorts here?" OOPS! us: "uh, we were hoping we could BORROW some". so we did. here are some pix...
ENTERING THE TEMPLE...
white socks...?!
INTRODUCING....MR. & MRS. BENNETT!!!
you GOTTA love the nativity scene! i thought for SURE the photographer was joking when he mentioned snapping a shot here...guess not!
La Jolla Cove-notice the rainbow!
for our reception we had a mexican fiesta (3 months later...everyone was planning for a MARCH wedding after all...we fooled 'em!) we had a mariachi band, virgin margaritas and a taco bar. it was a blast! favors were "CHARM" blow pops w/this poem: "The past is gone, but life moves one without a trace of harm. So never fear, for love is here, the 2nd time's the charm!" we had such a great day. my aunt and her friends worked so hard to put this on for us and we still appreciate it SO much!!!
and finally, this email wouldn't be complete without a tribute to my main squeeze...
9 REASONS I'M STILL IN LOVE:
1. HIS SMILE
2. HE IS THE KINDEST PERSON YOU WILL EVER MEET
3. HE IS ALWAYS RESPECTFUL
4. HE LOVES HIS KIDS AND IS A GREAT DAD
5. HE IS A HARD WORKER
6. HE LOVES THE LORD
7. HE HONORS HIS PRIESTHOOD
8. HE IS VERY GENEROUS
9. HE IS PATIENT!!! (with me for a wife he HAS to be!)
10 comments:
In true Niki fashion- I love it! Congratulations on 9 wonderful and blissful years together. Wishing you many more to come!
So cute! I have never seen those pics! I didnt think Ben could be skinnier than he is right now but hello string bean in white socks. Thanks goodness he put a little meat on those bones! You guys are cute and I love the poem! Miss you!
I am glad you two found each other because you're so cute together and plus, because you make dang cute kids! Congrats on the nine years, you two love birds you!
congratulations! love the eloping wedding. and the fiesta? so great. i hope you had a wonderful anniversary. there is nothing like being married to your best friend!
i got that quote when i read"i can read with my eyes shut" dr. seuss.
"the more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." its perfect for my kids books. love dr. seuss and all his brilliance.
Happy Anniversary Sweets!
9 reasons I'm (still) in love with you:
1. you're one of the most real/alive people I know
2. you're generous and kind to those who you know (and those you don't)
3. You forgive others easily
4. You're a great mother and teacher
5. You live your religion (few folks can say this)
6. You're funny (one of the funniest people I know)
7. You have many, many talents and are willing to share them
8. You're a great friend (to me and others)
9. You're a babe!
Congratulations on your 9 years of bliss. I love that you eloped. I'm not sure I knew that...or I had forgotten. What a great memory and experience. Love your posts, as usual!
I love a good love story!!! Congratulations on 9 great years!
Nice! I can't believe I have NEVER seen your wedding pics! Thx for posting them and happy 9th!!!!!!!
you were right ~ the hubby pics in the leopard sheets are hiLARious! It was fun laughing with you at the Goodie Exchange. :)
oh -- GREAT wedding pics! Did you get a photographer even though you eloped?! Amazing! I totally would have forgotten that point...
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