True Love. . .Through the Ages (Ahhhhh!)

We're 16, going to see U2.
We're 17, doing what we do best at Sunday night get-togethers.
We're 18, with a funny hair sticking out.
We're 19, yo.
We're 20, and we live on different continents.

We're 21, one week before we get married.
We're 22, and pregnant.
We're 23, and it will take us six and a half more years to get rid of this ugly couch.
We're 24, and living in Tucson.
We're 25, with larger-than-life Christmas lights.
We're 26, and you can call him Esquire.
We're 27, and expecting Boy #3.
We're 28, and this is the only picture I could find.
We're 29, and I am one lucky girl.
We're 30!
Happy birthday, Stephen! I love you!

Comments

Anonymous said…
You can all see how lucky I am. I'm all teary-eyed as I write this comment.

But to avoid being too sentimental before the entire world of cyberspace, I'll look at the more comic aspects of this post. It's stricking to me, the possible other names for the pictures. For example: "Gorgeous Woman Stays With Man Through Progressive Stages of Hair Loss."

Any way you look at it though, I really am very touched. Thank you for the present Emily; I love you.
December 17, 2005 8:26 AM
Anonymous said…
your metamorphasis (both familial and individual) is fun to watch in a just a few choice pics. I love it! Mark didn't even recognize Steve at 16. Happy Birthday Steve! And Emily!
December 17, 2005 9:29 AM
Anonymous said…
I'm teary-eyed too!

What a beautiful representation of your love.

Happy Birthday!
December 17, 2005 3:22 PM
C. Jane Kendrick said…
In grand tradition of me asking STUPID and otherwise obvious questions...
Am I right to assume that you have the same birthday?
And, what are the chances of that?
December 18, 2005 3:30 PM
Emily said…
I'm two days older. :)
December 18, 2005 6:24 PM
Emily said…
cjane, btw, I think you went out on a date with my now-brother-in-law Mark, also Stephanie's brother-in-law.
December 18, 2005 7:10 PM
Suzie Petunia said…
I wish you could have heard Taylor and my simulaneous "Ohhh"s and "Ahhh"s and giggles. What a beautiful pictoral summary of a fun, smart, classy and stylin' relationship. Happy Birthday!

P.S. Can we vote for favorites? I really dig the big Christmas lights. :) No, no... the sweaters tied around your waists all matchy-matchy. So cute.
December 18, 2005 9:43 PM
Anonymous said…
What a wonderful tribute! I am amazed at your creativity, Emily. I'm remembering the Sunday nights Steve fell asleep on the couch while everyone else was playing games. What a great guy, then and now! We love you, Steve and Emily, and wish you both continued joy in your new decade.
December 18, 2005 10:21 PM
C. Jane Kendrick said…
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
December 21, 2005 10:21 AM
C. Jane Kendrick said…
Emily,
Now it all comes together! On one particular date Mark took me to the premiere make-out spot in SLC. Maybe he will remember that night, I know that I could never forget it...
(Such a gorgeous view!)
December 21, 2005 10:22 AM
Emily said…
Oh, don't think I haven't asked Mark if you two made out! He says it wasn't like that, but now I have this new info about the "scenic view." I will be re-approaching the subject with him.
December 21, 2005 11:21 AM
Anonymous said…
Awesome, Em. Well done. And happy birthday to you both. How are Illinois and/or Michigan treating you?
December 22, 2005 6:40 PM
Emily said…
I'm enjoying the Illinoise quite a lot. Haven't taken the trip to Michigan yet. Thank you, thank you!
December 23, 2005 2:14 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Another taboo topic: money

I don't have a lot of real visible or artistic talents, but one talent that has served me well is an ability to manage and organize money well. A few of my sisters-in-law have asked me how I do the family budget, so this is a straight up accounting of how I do the accounting. When we get a paycheck: 10% tithing right off the top Then, with the remainder (net minus tithing), I divy it up into percentages and put money into different "funds" -- that I keep track of in the back of my paycheck because I'm old school like that. Mortgage: I figure out the percentage it will take to cover my mortgage. Usually 29-30%. I think this percentage needs to stay under 35% of take-home after tithing. Baby steps: 20% goes to meeting financial goals a la Dave Ramsey's baby steps. This means that you focus on one thing at a time, leaving the rest so that your money is not so thinly spread and you can make visible progress. This presupposes that one has abandoned using credit, and i...
Read more

Two things

Image
First and foremost, happy birthday to my wonderful mom! I honestly don't know anyone more generous, giving or good with people. I like to think of myself as being generous, giving and good with people, but I've got nothing on her . She schools me, bigtime. Some of the unique things that make my mom my mom: She loves my children absolutely, which is a joy and a comfort to me. When she is around, they prefer her to me. She would rather be with her grandchildren than out with the adults, but does not relax when they are around. It's constant counting heads, making snowcones, taking off too-warm clothing, changing diapers, getting drinks. It's exhausting, and she's good at it. And she loves it. (I'm pretty sure.) She hates flying, but flies all over the place, because travel and culture and enriching experiences and seeing family trump her fears every time. She also hates bridges. And swimming. And confrontation. And cooking. And bad grammar. And dopey people. And a...
Read more