Monday, August 31, 2009

The Trip
Sept. 1, 2000-Sept. 1, 2009


It started with a trip to England 10 years ago. Since that time we have traveled to 9 different countries, visited 17 different states, lived in 5 residences, attended 2 colleges, endured 7 years of school (1 more to go!), and had 3 amazing kids. 9 blissful years of marriage, and 9 years of trips -- some of them we can plot on a map, some only in our imagination, but all of them have been incredible. Just so you know Ben, I'll follow you anywhere, through thick and thin. (See our pictures below for illustrations of "thick" and "thin.") We have changed so much over the years, but one thing has never changed: you are still my best friend. I love you. Happy Anniversary.

Coast of Wales, March 2000

Provo Canyon, Utah, July 2000

Seattle, Washington, August 2003

Reno, Nevada, July 2005

Wyoming, TREK June 2007

Nassau, Bahamas, May 2008

Braunfels, Germany, June 2008

American Fork, Utah, October 2008

9 comments:

Christy Dyer said...

Happy Anniversary! Nine years is fantastic! You seem to lead a charmed life. Have a great day tomorrow.

Oler Family said...

Awwwww! That was so cute! Happy Anniversary you guys!

Miss K$ said...

Happy Anniversay! You two! I just love you, and I just love how you wrote it. Its so true. I love how you two are besties and traveling companions.

Minna Dyer said...

You make love look so good :)
Happy Anniversary!

Natalie said...

Happy Anniversary! We LOVE you guys!!!

Julene said...

You two are a beautiful couple, with adorable kids. Ain't love grand? Congrats and many many more!

Amy Baker said...

Happy Anniversary Welch Family! You guys are a great couple and family. I loved all your pictures.

heymaughan said...

Such a great couple! Happy (late) anniversary and congratulations on so many fun adventures through the years!

Now in other items of business, and at the expense of sounding all Ed McMahon, you really, really are getting a prize in the mail from good old Nebraska. There's a reason it's been so delayed which will be explained in your packages that really, really IS coming.

Meanwhile, I am back in the blogging world and have enjoyed catching up with you.
Love ya!

Lauren said...

Oh, I love you guys. And I love the pictures in this post, especially the first one. I can't believe London was almost 10 years ago. It looks like you have had some awesome adventures together. You are such an amazing couple and your children are beautiful. Katie gave me your blog address, it has been awesome to see you and your family.

Love,
Lauren