Thirteen years ago, this month, Kevin and I met and went out on our first date. For those, who haven’t heard the story, you can click here to read the whole story on how we met that I wrote and published on Hubpages over 5 years ago.
I still can’t quite believe that was 13 years ago this month, but then again today is the 10th anniversary of our wedding day. Back on July 8, 2006, Kevin and I said our “I do’s” and through the good, bad and crazy times, we are still going strong. As most know it was a beautiful, warm sunny day and just perfect by all means.
After our wedding, we honeymooned in the Bahamas at Sandals. Seriously, it was a fabulous honeymoon and truly paradise. I hope someday, we can return!!
I originally wrote this post a year ago on our 7th wedding anniversary, but thought I would share it once again today. We had an early celebration last night going out for dinner and drinks at one of our favorite local restaurants.
And tonight, we are finishing getting ready to head to Disney World with our girls for the week. Probably packing and just taking it easy. But still so very excited about that and hoping to make so more wonderful memories together on this trip.
Right now though, I wanted to re-share some pictures over the years of us here with you all on our 10th anniversary, as well as my recipe for a great marriage, which you can check out here.
So hoped you did enjoy the ride with some of our pictures over the course of the last 13 years that I shared in collages above..
And to Kevin, I love you my scooch (yes it is a word and only he would get this!) and Happy 10th Anniversary!!
heathero626 says
Happy Anniversary, Janine and Kevin! Have a wonderful day together! <3
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Heather!! π
massholemommy says
Happy Anniversary to both of you! Have a wonderful day π
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you a ton Robin!! π
kimbo325 says
Happy anniversary! Love the pics!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Kim and had a blast putting these collages together and taking a virtual trip down memory lane!! π
The Dose of Reality says
Happy, happy, happy Anniversary!! Love all of the pictures!! Enjoy the day together!! π –Lisa
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Lisa and can't lie like I said to Kim putting these collages together was fun for me!! π
Karen says
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABE…..love all those pics…what great memories. It's amazing how a wedding and a marriage can turn into a lifetime of love and memories. Wishing you many more wonderfully blissful years.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Karen and I know we have so many memories over the course of 7 years and hope to make many more in the years to come, too!! π
Chance of Wine says
Happy anniversary, Janine! I hope you have an awesome day together! xo
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Dani and so trying to get all my stuff now so I can totally enjoy the day with Kevin and the girls!! π
Meredith says
Happy anniversary, sweet lady! Hope you guys had a special one! π
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Meredith!! π
Erin Callaway says
Happy Anniversary!! I hope you guys have a great day together! Enjoy every moment of it! Congrats on 7 years!!!!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Erin and I plan on it!! π π
clark says
Congratulations and happy anniversary! Very excellent pictures there…
have a great Monday-versary!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much Clark and happy to share these here for sure!! π
Sara says
Happy anniversary! I am hitting my 7 years in September and let me say a marriage of 7 years takes work and commitment. Congrats! Hope you do something fun as a family to celebrate.
Janine Huldie says
So true Sara and Happy almost 7 anniversary to both of you, too!! π
Vinaya Ghimire says
Happy Wedding Anniversary Janine Huldie. I wish you and your hubby peace, prosperity and happiness in life.
Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Vinaya and truly appreciate your lovely wishes for us!! π
Nellie says
Beautiful pictures, Happy Anniversary!! π
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Nellie!! π
Michelle Liew says
Happy anniversary, J9! May you and Kevin enjoy an eternity of married bliss!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so very Michelle!! π
Dana says
Happy Anniversary, Janine and Kevin! Here's to many more years of wedded bliss!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Dana and very much appreciate your kind words!! π
Billybuc says
Happy Anniversary, Janine! I feel like I know Kevin through your blog, and he and you just look so happy. I wish you many more years of love and happiness.
Janine Huldie says
Bill, I ruly feel so similar where you and your family are concerned. Thank you so much and hope you are having a great day so far!! π
realhousewife says
Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy Anniversary you two! (There's one for each year I missed:).
WTG to both of you! I so remember my 7th anniversary because I kept thinking about "the seven year itch"….yeah that's B.S. didn't happen:). You guys remind me a bunch of me and Dave and our girls…you'll be happy forever!! You've got a great family and you won't believe how much better it gets each year too!! It really does…all the hard work pays off so stay strong together:)
Janine Huldie says
Kelly, I totally didn't even think of the 7 year itch and went right over my head until I read your comment. Goes to show what I thinking or not thinking, lol!! But seriously, you made me smile when you said we remind of You, Dave and the girls, because that is totally a huge compliment and seriously thank you for that!! π π
The Shitastrophy says
Happy Anniversary! Your family is absolutely adorable and I hope you have a great day together π
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Alyson for your anniversary wishes and kindness, too!! π π
Rich Rumple says
Happy Anniversary!!!! Hope it's a grand day for you both!!!! I do hope the parents are keeping the kids so you two can enjoy the moment!!! Seven years … ah, yes … well, it's all downhill from this point on!!! lol
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Richard and we actually went out Friday night to have dinner out for a bit, while Kevin's parents watched the kids, which was pretty nice. Today, I have a feeling we will be in the pool with them again in a bit and not sure what else yet, but just hoping for another fun day to cap off the end of our holiday weekend. And thank for the pointer, too lol!! π
Considerer says
Gorgeous montages π Happy anniversary
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Lizzi!! π π
dishofdailylife says
Beautiful photos!! Happy Anniversary! Your family is beautiful!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Michelle!! π π
Ruchira says
Happy Anniversary Janine.
The pix are adorable. You both make a fun-tastic couple π
Wishing you many more years of bliss.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much for saying that Ruchira and the votes, too!! π
notinjersey says
congrats and happy anniversary!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Dara!! π
Niki says
Happy anniversary! All of your photos are beautiful, especially your wedding! I hope you two are having a wonderful day together! xoxo
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Niki so very much and so many of those pictures put a smile on my face as I was putting together the collages!! π
catherine says
Janine, I really enjoyed looking at these montages! So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Makes me happy!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks Catherine and truly so happy to share these here with all!! π
NuggetOnABudget says
Sorry I'm only getting to this now! I totally love this post and all of the wonderful photos you put together to show the years of yours and Kevin's love. It's beautiful. I just want to congratulate you and Kevin on your 7th Anniversary and truly hope that today is a wonderful day so far for you both and the girls. How nice that Kevin is off on Mondays during the summer! It was hard to have RJ go back to work today after being off for almost a week. But now it's back to work! Love you Janine and hope you have the best day π
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Janine Huldie says
Omg, no worries and am finally catching up on comments tonight having been out most of the day and as I am attempting to do this Emma and Lily are fighting. Of course, Emma is having a meltdown. This night 7 years ago truly was so different, lol!! π
NuggetOnABudget says
Lol it's crazy sometimes to think back on how different things were when we first got married. But of course I wouldn't trade today for anything. I hope you had a wonderful anniversary!
Janine Huldie says
Oh totally agree with you and I too wouldn't trade anything for the world for what I have at this point in my life with Kevin and the girls!! And we did have a wonderful day yesterday!! π
Lanaya says
I love all the photos .. I especially love the hot little black and white number you are wearing. Sweet dress mama. Must borrow π LOL
Happy anniversary to you and the love of your life π
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Janine Huldie says
I still have it in the back of the closet Lanaya and if you ever move back to the East Coast it is all yours, lol!! But seriously, thank you as always!! π xoxo!!
Judy Haughton-James says
Congratulations and a Very Happy Anniversary to you and Kevin Janine! I wish you both many, many, more anniversaries! The pictures are so beautiful!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Judy and really appreciate your good wishes and kind words, too!! π
tiffani says
Happy Anniversary, you guys are such a cute couple! I love all the photos and Mondays will now feel like an extended weekend, how nice! xoxo tiffani
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Tiffani and truly hoping for Mondays to feel more like that for sure now!! xoxo π
GirlieOnTheEdge says
Hey Janine! There's 2 hours, 3 min. left of your anniversary day so….Happy Anniversary!
Enjoyed your pictorial, very, very nice.
Here's to the next 7 years!!
Janine Huldie says
Love that you were counting the hours and minutes!! And thank you for your anniversary wishes and kindness, too Denise!! π
stephsprenger says
Oh, happy anniversary week! So special! And I LOVED your collages- I can never get enough of looking at people's photos! My husband is off on Mondays this summer, too, and I am SO happy about it. We have been loving the family three-day weekends!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh so happy to hear you too have your husband home on Mondays. Totally was happy that he took Mondays instead of Fridays, because of FTSF. Must admit it was weird to play hooky for part of the day today, but was kind of nice, too. And I am so with you and love seeing other people's photos, so was very happy to share!! π
Linda Roy says
Happy Anniversary Janine! I love that you shared your photos with us. You have a beautiful family. Here's to many more years of happiness!
Janine Huldie says
Totally my pleasure Linda and thank you as always for hosting this week again!! π
katbiggie says
awwww. you two are so cute together. Your family is just perfect. Loved looking at all of these pictures! Happy Anniversary. Here's to another happy seven years!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Alexa and it was the perfect day to finish out our long holiday weekend now. Just so hard to believe that 7 years ago right now I was all dressed up and decked out, while in the here and now I am sitting in shorts and a tank catching up on blogging!! π
MelChi says
Janine, those pictures are priceless! Congratulations to the two of you. Such special memories and I hope you had a fantastic anniversary celebration yesterday! π
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Melanie and we did have a wonderful day yesterday, indeed!! π
anothercleanslate says
Awww happy anniversary! 10 years together- wow!!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Katie and I know I can't believe on Friday we will know each 10 years!! Crazy!! π
tinarobmorley says
Awww! Happy Anniversary! I enjoyed all the photos and recognized many from before, so I guess I've been following your blog pretty well. π I'm headed over to your recipe for a great marriage!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks for always following my blog and happily feel the same way about yours now, too!! π
honeybey says
Congratulations on your anniversary. I love your pictures. It tells a lot of story. May your love forever last!
Janine Huldie says
Oh thank you Honeybey and was so happy to share my story in pictures here for all!! π
DomesticPirate says
Lovely!!! Also, next year I'm totally suggesting that Captain save his vacation days to extend his weekends with us, because that it a fabulous idea!
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Janine Huldie says
I am telling you this idea really has become such a godsend around here. I can't take the credit, it was all my husband on this one, but still truly does seem to work and hope your husband gets to do this, too!! And thank you for the awesome linkup!! π
Hoppy Bottoms says
Happy Anniversary! We are only a few days (and a few years) apart!
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Janine Huldie says
Oh thanks so much and very cool that are anniversaries are only a few days apart and a few years, too!! π
Sande Sivani says
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Sande and will head over in a few minutes!! π
queenofscrapbookin says
I am co-hosting this week on the My Favorite Posts Showoff Weekend Blog Party. Thanks for connecting up!
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Have a terrific week!
Hugs, Cathy
Janine Huldie says
Oh thank you so much Cathy and will total check out your blog too!! π
gigigirl says
I just got a chance to catch up with this….I couldn't get into my emails for three weeks in June/July. This is awesome! So nice to go back and trace your life together from beginning to the present…..quite a journey! And I know it will continue to be a good road ahead….lots of love to all of you. Aunt Gloria
Janine Huldie says
I know you were having trouble and thank you for catching up here tonight. Love you lots!! π xoxo!!
ourhomeonderanged says
Not that there was ever a doubt in my mind, but your love for your husband and your adorable children always shines through. No matter what you write about or how (occasionally) stressed you might be, that is always your number one priority, and I'm glad that you share it so boldly.
Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much Melissa and I am really happy that it does shine through, because they are the reason for so much of what I do. I love them and just want to do the best I can for them!! π
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Happy Anniversary!! Here’s to a million more years of happiness for you guys π
Alison says
Happy 8th Anniversary, Janine!! Great photos too.
Jhanis says
happy anniversary to you and to your husband! You guys have fun! π
Tricia says
Happy anniversary!! I got married in 2006 too. Yay 8!
Karen says
Happy Anniversary!! We got married in July of 2006 too! Hope you guys have a wonderful time celebrating : )
Dara says
happy anniversary!! you make a beautiful couple!
Katie @ Pick Any Two says
Happy anniversary to you! π
Diane Roark says
Janine,
Happy Anniversary! This is such a beautiful post. I just loved looking at all your pictures. You truly have a beautiful family. I wish you many many many decades to come.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Diane Roark says
Stumbled, tweeted, and pinned! Did I tell you how much I love this post. I will share later too.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Echo says
Happy Anniversary! I hope you guys enjoy a few special moments together!
Tiffany @DaydreamingRealist says
Happy Anniversary to my lovely friend and her scooch! I love all of your photos and your honeymoon photos look beautiful! Oh my goodness, girl, I woulda been so captivated by that water–it’s perfect! You’re such a sweetheart; I’m so glad I met you online. Love your personal posts and hope you continue to share them with us π I need to get a blogroll up (today!) and remember that we’re bloggers and not just IG’ers lol π
Carrie Groneman says
Janine, this is awesome and CONGRATS! Shared all over social media. I’m so proud that you two have made a wonderful life for those two beautiful girls Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says
Nice to see photos of you guys through the years! Happy Anniv =) #WW
Emily says
Happy Anniversary to you both!! Love all the photos…We are closing in on our 20th this fall!!
Jen@JENerallyInformed says
What a beautiful life has come from those 8 years! Love the montage of pictures. Here’s wishes for many more wonderful years with your handsome guy!
Niki says
Happy Anniversary!!!!
WW Oh My Heartsie Girl (Linky) says
Happy Anniversary!!! What a great post with your chronological life in photos, you can see the love that you all share and how your girls love each other. Please stop by and share in my WW this week!!! Enjoy your week!!!
Kathy Radigan says
Happy, happy anniversary!!!! I loved seeing the pictures of you and your gorgeous family. It goes by so fast doesn’t it? Enjoy your celebration! Lots of love!
Tamara says
You two are the cutest ever! Happy Anniversary! Have a great time tonight with food and drinks. I think that sounds about perfect. For our sixth in April, we happily left the kids with my mom. It was great for all!
Rosey says
A big happy anniversary too you!! I hope your night out is awesome!
Pure Grace Farms says
Love all the great pictures! Happy Anniversary!
Cynthia says
Your life in sweet photos! Of course the photos catch my eye!
And it’s so wonderful to stop by. I’m trying to carve out more time in my day for blogging. I *really* miss it – and writing all the time in general. π
I hope you’re having a wonderful day! LOVE those pics!
Kim says
Happy Anniversary!! I hope that it has been a good day even though y’all had to work! Enjoy your dinner date tonight!!!
Kim @ HappyPrettyBlog says
Happy Anniversary!!! You are so cute together! I love your recipe for a happy marriage, it’s so true!
Kristi Campbell says
Janine and Kevin, happy happy Anniversary! You are an adorable couple, then and now (scheduled your photo to pin). Love this! And hope your dinner was amazingly awesome. π
Kate says
Happy, happy anniversary!!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Happy Anniversary Janine! Wishing you many more! I loved seeing your pics on Instagram…even better seeing them bigger on the computer! Your wedding photos are beautiful!
Amanda @ Growing Up Madison says
Happy Anniversary to you and Kevin. Here’s to many more beautiful years to come. You have some amazing memorial photos to share with us and you were always beautiful then as you are now. We have to go out and celebrate the next time I’m in NY.
Cathy Kennedy says
Happy Anniversary! The years do have a way of vanishing, I can honestly attest to. Like a grain of sand dropped through the hour glass, we celebrated our 35th anniversary last month. Enjoy all the days of your lives! Happy WW!
Melanie Chisnall says
Happy belated anniversary Janine! I hope you both had a stunning day. Those pictures are beautiful!!! π
Jenny says
Wow such amazing pictures of your life! I would love for you to post something on my wordless Wednesday link up party on my blog!
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cindy says
Happy Anniversary. I loved traveling through the memories with you through those pictures! Pictures are such a wonderful way to keep memories alive!
Bev says
Aww, a belated congrats! And how cool to read about how you met. I tried internet dating and didn’t have too much success. I actually deleted my profile from JDate right before I met my husband, but I love to hear when it works for people!
Tami says
First time here, saw your blog on Rosey Marie’s FB page so I had to visit. You have a beautiful family, congrats on 8 years of marriage, family and love.
Rabia @TheLiebers says
Happy anniversary you guys!! You have a beautiful family!!
Katherines Corner says
Happy anniversary my sweet friend. Wishing you continued happiness. I am so happy you joined the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Thank you for sharing your sweet blog β₯
Chris Carter says
AW!!!!!! Such GORGEOUS pictures of such a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!!!! I am so happy for you, Janine!!! I am anxious to read your story!!! Heading over now!!
Pam@over50feeling40 says
Happy Anniversary!! I hope it is full of blessings…thanks for sharing your family with the Thursday Blog Hop!
The Pinterested Parent says
You guys are adorable. Happy anniversary. I hope your grown-ups night out was wonderful. You have had yourself a fun week. Good for you.
Terra Heck says
Happy belated anniversary! Here’s wishing you many more happy years together.
Christine says
Congratulations on your anniversary. Hope you had a lovely night out.
Romi says
Happy Anniversary.
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of your family.
Kristi says
Happy anniversary and best wishes for the future!
Patte says
I just found your blog from the TToT link up but I will return! Happy anniversary! You & Kevin look so happy and your girls are pretty little ladies! Congratulations and best wishes for many more years of happy!
Michelle Liew says
A happy anniversary, J9! Really seems like such a long time ago!
zoe says
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zoe says
sorry janine thought it would just leave the link not the whole thing! ARGH! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!
Lisa @ The Meaning of Me says
Happy anniversary to you both! And scooch is most definitely a word – glad someone else knows and uses it!
clark says
v cool (the photosβ¦ not just ‘who’ but ‘as they become’)
Marisa says
Happy Anniversary I am new here and wanted to stop the thankfuls this week – the pictures beautiful π
Considerer says
Awwwwh hope you and Kevin both had an absolutely GORGEOUS anniversary π
Tracie says
Happy anniversary! π
I loved getting to see all of your pictures through the years.
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama says
Happy happy anniversary to you two!! I love all the pictures so gorgeous. I wish you many many more anniversaries to come!
Sandy Ramsey says
I think I have already wished you a Happy Anniversary once but am happy to do it again! You know how much I love pictures and you made me smile so big with this post. I love them all. From the dating to the married with children. What a testament! I wish you nothing but health and happiness and many, many, many more happy years together, Janine!
Joy Christi says
Happy happy joy joy! Those are some amazing pictures! What a gorgeous picture-perfect wedding and honeymoon, looks like a movie, or those pictures that come in the frames when you buy them, and you think “No one can be THAT beautiful in real life” but there you are! Gorgeous. Looks like you found your perfect match, and had some beautiful children. I love a happy ending!
Jen says
Happy (belated) Anniversary! You were an absolutely stunning bride. I love your “recipe” for a great marriage – I couldn’t agree more. Wishing you and your Hubby a lifetime of happiness and many more happy anniversaries!