Wednesday, December 23, 2009

~ F I F T E E N ! ! ! ~

On Friday evening on December 23rd, 1994 at 6:00 in the evening on a beautiful 50 degree winter day, Martin and Tanya exchanged their wedding vows in front of a church filled with family and friends.
Indeed, we are celebrating our 15 year Wedding Anniversary already!! Where do the years go so quickly?!?! In many ways, I can remember that beautiful day as though it were yesterday. Yet in some ways, it seems SO long ago! Life has certainly changed over the years, and we are grateful for all that God has brought us through and where we are today. I couldn't imagine spending my life with anyone else! Martin is my very best friend and we have known eachother since we were just kids ourselves.

So, do we have any big plans, you may be asking?! The answer is, 'no'... well, not yet. We had originally thought we might go back to Kauai for our 15 year, but we decided that China was a better fit for now!! ;) So as soon as we get that LOA and TA, we will be on our way to bring home our precious gift from above... Khloe Mei! In the meantime, we will take our date night and some time alone, just enjoying each other's company.


Happy 15th Anniversary, Babe!
I love you with ALL of my heart, and I'd marry you all over again in a heartbeat!
XOXOX!!

22 comments:

Sherri said...

Congratulations!!!

Valerie and Jeff said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful photo :-)
Have a great anniversary--we're flying out the door, but I had to check the blog one more time ;-)
Blessings

Mandi said...

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! I can't think of a better anniversary gift than going to China for your sweet Khloe.

Last year Matt and I celebrated our 14th (in March) and he gave me the best gift ever, the go ahead to pursue Drew. Hopefully we will have our "gift" in time for our 15th anniversary.

Hugs and many blessings,
Madni

Tara Anderson said...

Congratualtions on a blessed 15 years together!!! I have no doubt that the next 15 years will hold as many blessings as the past 15! You were a beautiful bride and I love the poinsettias in your bouquet! What a precious time of year to get married...and I'm with ya on that honeymoon trip to China! What a way to celebrate!

Happy Anniversary, my precious friend!!!

Jboo said...

You two are so sweet!! Congratulations! Best wishes for many more happy years together.

Janet

Kami said...

Wait just a minute there! I thought that I was your best friend?! HMPH! Who does Martin think he is just swooping in there and thinking he can ... wait, okay, I guess it's alright. ;)

Congrats on fifteen fabulous years, sister! Hoping you have a wonderful date night tonight and that you truly have time to enjoy each other! Love you!

MJ said...

Congratulations!! Praise the Lord for his goodness in your marriage!!! I hope you guys always shine as a light! Such a cute picture too!!

Funny how you'll 'celebrate' your 15th with a trip to China....that's how we will be celebrating our 10th! (March 4th)

Can't think of a better way to celebrate than bringing a new kiddo home!!

day by day said...

Happy 15 years!! What a wonderful time of year to have a wedding!!! And I agree...no more special way to celebrate than adding a sweet little girl to your family. You will LOVE China!

Merry Christmas!!!

love,
~m

Kim said...

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

Kim

sweet momma luv u said...

Congratulations on a wonderful marriage 15 years ago!! Beautiful picture. You will have such a memorable time going to China to pick up Khloe it will be a Anniversary celebration like no other......

Merry Christmas!! Hope the LOA and TA are here soon...
Hugs,
Jody

Julie said...

Ahhh, Happy Anniversary!!! Hope you guys have a great day today. I know you both are looking forward to that China trip!! I would be too. And to bring back such a priceless gift with you... it will be a trip to never forget!! Congrats!!

Sherri said...

Congratulations!!! What a beautiful wedding photo! Happy Anniversary too both of you.

Hugs and many blessings!!
Sherri

Unknown said...

Congrats Tanya! What a lovely photo! I bet it's surreal to you that it's been 15 years. My husband and I will celebrate 10 years this coming June, and I can't believe it's been a decade! You are truly blessed!

Football and Fried Rice said...

Well, I am partial - but I'd say China woops Hawaii any day!!

happy 15 years, a new daughter is a great way to celebrate!!

Tami said...

Happy 15!!!

OX~Tam

The Byrd's Nest said...

What a beautiful couple! Congratulations!!!!! I cannot wait to hear some news on sweet Khloe....she remains in my prayers. Have a Merry Christmas my sweet friend.

trina said...

Congratulations!!Happy Anniversary! Today is my birthday. :)

Teresa said...

Happy Anniversary Tanya!!!! And thank you for stopping by this evening on my blog and for your encouraging words..I pray you had a fun day on your anniversary!!!! That's so awesome!!! Love..Tersea

melissa said...

Congratulations Tanya!! You were a beautiful bride!! What a way to celebrate - with you new, precious daughter! :)

Sarah said...

Happy anniversary!! You both look gorgeous =)
Doesn't time fly??!!
Enjoy your Christmas together.

Sarah

quilt'n-mama said...

Happy belated Anniversary!!! We celebrate 14 years tomorrow!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, sorry I have "disappeared" for a bit, Dec. has been a challenging month but God as always has been faithful through it all!
Blessings,
Gayly

3 Peanuts said...

Happy Anniversary!! We were married in December too just a year behind you. I think a trip to China is an excellent anniversary trip:)