18 and life...you got it.

18 years.  18 years of marriage.  If I were to look back 18 years ago on the day we got married, I don't know that I could see this far in the future.

We were married in Reno.  My uncle Tom told us if we went and got married he would pay for everything.  He was taking his work staff anyway - so he invited us to join them.  He, my Aunt Pam, and a couple of his employees attended...Don (I think) is the voice in the background on my video asking what my name is :)  How special.

We already had a 10 month old son at home (yes, we are sooo conventional!)  We were just happy to be married - so we could conform ;)  

Brayden stayed with my parents for 5 days while we went away - they called it the Brayden, Banana's and Barney adventure!!!  We won money the morning of the wedding and just knew it was going to be good luck!

John left a message to Brayden at the end of our wedding video...

A few notes about the attire:

John is wearing his bartender work uniform.  I am wearing a dress I had in the closet.  Shockingly one with a jean vest.  The ring I am wearing is courtesy of my dear friend...long story.  The bouquet is from a friend's wedding (former friend).  

 

18 years of marriage.  We have grown so much.  Literally.  GROWN.  Ok, figuratively, too.  We love each other more and more everyday and feel so lucky to have found each other (thanks again, Tami!) Our marriage is not perfect - but it's perfect for us!!!  Happy Anniversary baby!!!!!

We had a wonderful reception a bit later - thanks to my mom.  

I think I ended up drinking straight from the champagne bottle...probably because I was wearing corduroy shorts with tights.

And 10 years later...

I think I ended up drinking straight from the champagne bottle...

And 8 years later...

I plan on drinking straight from the champagne bottle...