14 years!

So blessed to be married to my best friend for 14 years today!  I don't know where the time has gone and although we both have changed over the years since these photos were taken...we are still as committed and in love as we were at that May Day wedding.  Whoever doesn't believe marriage gets better as the years go by...either isn't married or doesn't work very hard at it!  I am so thankful for a growing and thriving marriage to the best man God could have ever created for me!  He has been a student of me these 14 years and it blows my mind frequently how he just 'gets me' and uses that knowledge to push me, encourage me, build me up, help me, soften lifes blows for me, complete me!  I think we have experienced a lot in the last 14 years together and I can't wait to see what Jesus has in store for us to learn in the next 14 years!  Enjoy the pictures! 

 

Our engagment pictures...I remember we went shopping together and picked out all our outfits.  It makes me laugh to think Justin was the better shopper....a role we have definitely flipped since then!

 

 

 

We were married at Onecho Bible Church on May Day..it was a typical windy spring day on the Palouse.

 

 

It is fun to look back at how the years have brought change in the lives of these people.  Our flower girl will be a senior in college next fall.  The ring bearer, Justin's cousin, plays baseball for Gonzaga.  Little cute Shelby is all grown up, married, and still as sweet and involved in our lives.  Rachel is still the devoted sister, married and has two baby girls of her own.  JB and Jen have been married longer than us and are raising their son, Dustin.  The rest of our friends have gone on to marry or pursue the paths that God has set before them.  Such a blessing to have family and friends come along side us over the years!

 

Oh to have those fresh, unaged hands again! :)  I really appreciate this picture because Justin now has to wear his ring on his pinky, due to an accident involving his ring and ring finger. 

 

One of my favorite candid shots...you've never seen two happier people!!