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Happy Anniversary!


This is my favorite picture. My dad built that chapel for my wedding (maybe a little bit so we wouldn't elope in Switzerland. . . ?). I felt so happy and loved and beautiful that day. The fun thing now is that whenever Gabby sees these pictures she says, "Mommy princess!"


My cake. . .my favorite part. You can't see it very well in this picture, but I loved my cake!


My family. I can't believe how young the men in my family look in this picture! And you can't see my mom very well in this picture, but she looked AMAZING at my wedding! I think she was the prettiest person in the chapel!


Andy's family including his Grandma Audrey.


My bridesmaids! Such fun girls and neat friends! Thanks for standing by me that day, girls! I love you all!


My dad and my "British Dad," Lyndon, married Andy and I.


I love this picture of my dad and me. I love him so much and I know that a wedding is a hard time for the father of a Daddy's Girl. Even though he loves Andy so much, closing the last chapter and opening this one on that day was tough.


Gran'ma and Pappy. I loved seeing Pappy in a tux (he got out of it before the reception got underway and was back in his "regular" clothes). And my Gran'ma was and still is the most beautiful woman in the world. Check out those legs!


My G.G. I adore this picture!

Comments

emily said…
Happy Anniversary! I am so glad that you mentioned the cake, at first look, I thought your dress had all of the curls. :) Guess I would have figured it out with the rest of the pictures.
May 18, 2010 at 7:54 AM
Brittany Watson said…
WOW...you are a beautiful bride! I loved looking at those pictures! Happy Anniversary. Love you so much and miss you!
May 18, 2010 at 4:42 PM
Jennie Allen said…
I remember we got married the day before you, the same year. Seems like not long unless you look at our kids!

Happy anniversary! We are in Cabo celebrating ours. Na nanny boo boo! But I know you have had some fun trips too recently!
May 18, 2010 at 9:45 PM
Kristyn said…
Beautiful pictures, Jamie Jo! I am sure you are so busy with camp and mamahood. Thinking of you!
May 21, 2010 at 3:47 PM
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