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Then and now: 8 years

We didn't have any actual pictures of us on our wedding day, just us, so this is a crop. (One area where our super-cheap plan went TOO cheap.)
11/11/00


And last night at dinner... of course, Olive Garden. It's kind of our place, plus Braska likes the marinara sauce.
11/11/08


My sister Rachel and her fiance' Patrick joined us for dinner, and we had a nice time. Today we start year 9... one day at a time. Sometimes one hour at a time. Lord, continue to guide us and remind us daily that you are the center of our hope for a future.
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  1. CherylNovember 12, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Congrats! It really is a wonderful thing. :o)

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  2. Momma PeepNovember 12, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    Aw...I love then and now pics. And I gotta say RK (wow, that rhymed:), pregnancy looks way good on ya!

    Congratulations guys!

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  3. JessieNovember 12, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    you do have the pregnancy glow - yeah you can hit me, I hated when people told me that...but you guys very nice, older, wiser, better hair...just all around better :o)

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  4. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Awww, love the photos! Looks like year 9 is off to a good start:-) Happy belated Anniversary!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    What a GREAT pic if I do say so myself :) Congrats to you both!! We were happy to share it with you guys

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  6. sherriknitsNovember 12, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    You are just beautiful.
    From experience...you can work through anything with Jesus as the center. been there, done that. We are thankful we can look back and know we chose to believe Him and take Him at His word!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    Crap! I look like I ate me 8 year old self!

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  8. Melissa @ Banana MigraineNovember 12, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    Beautiful couple!!

    I had to smile because we usually go to Olive Garden too on our anniversary because the kids like it. :)

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  9. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    It was neat to see the two pics together. You both are growing even better looking with the years! At this rate, what will you look like at 40 :o) Wish I could say the same about your dad and me, then and now :o(
    Do I have your permission to make a copy of that pic??

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  10. UnknownNovember 13, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    Nice pics.

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  11. moplansNovember 14, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    8 years wow and you look great!

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