Two Amazing Years...

Two years ago today, I did my own hair and make-up so I would feel like me...

I wanted you to be blown away when I walked down the aisle, and I wanted to be the blissful bride I never had the chance to be...

I couldn't wait to meet family only spoken to over the phone or through letters...

The tables were set...

Everything was perfect...

I waited with overwhelming anticipation watching our friends and family arrive....

But all that mattered was you and the family we were about to officially "create"...

Our children walked down the aisle strewn with roses...

You nervoulsy joined them at the front...

My father gently took my arm with a proud smile on his face...proud of the man he was giving his grown daughter over to...I smiled the moment our eyes met...

We promised to love each other, to be faithful and honest...

To love each other's children as our own...

We laughed...and we cried...

We said "I do" and "kissed the bride"...

We lit a candle and became a family...

For the first time...Mr. and Mrs. Ryan E. Soladay...

I remember this exact moment...when we realized we were finally husband and wife...

Our first picture as a family...

Some favorites...

Our amazing parents...They have shown us what love and true committment look like...

Happy anniversary, Ryan...I am so proud to be your wife.  Our marriage has grown and strengthened so much over the past 2 years on so many incredible levels.  I would go through every upset I have ever experienced in life if it meant I would end up right where I am today...I love you...