Feb. 20 marks the ninth anniversary of me and Jody’s first meeting in person. Of course we knew each other via the Internet for about 1 1/2 years beforehand, but it wasn’t until Feb. 20, 1998, that we met face-to-face.
I lived in MI. He lived in OK. So, while we wanted to get together, we couldn’t just meet up at the local Starbucks for a cup of coffee. (Wait, did Starbucks even exist back then?)
A lot has happened in those nine years. First I moved to OK and we later got engaged. In 2000 we moved to CO and bought our first home. We got married in 2001 and we’ve since had two amazing children.
It hasn’t all been roses though. We’ve made our fair share of mistakes along the way (the most costly being the purchase of a timeshare which we’ve since sold, taking a huge loss), but we’ve learned a LOT. I think we’ve grown up a lot over the years and really settled into who we are both as parents and people.
I’m thankful for Jody for a number of reasons, but one thing that really stands out to me is what a wonderful father he is. He has nearly endless patience, is able to play just like a child, and has a huge heart.
Pictures taken yesterday – 2/19/07.
I also love (and feel very fortunate) that he and I are on the same page for pretty much everything to do with parenting – from breastfeeding to cloth diapering to delayed/selectively vaxing to discipline. When I first started thinking about having a homebirth for our second child, he was supportive. Of course he first wanted to know that it was safe both for me and the baby, but after we talked to our midwife and both felt very comfortable with her abilities and with just how safe a homebirth really is, he was on board 100%.
I’m thankful that he loves me for me and supports me in following my dreams and pursuing my passions.
Happy 9 years, Jody. I love you.
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Leigh says:
Happy Love-iversary! To have a soul mate…that is life’s sweetest reward. :)
Wonderful moments you captured in the photos,too.
XOXO
February 20th, 2007 at 7:13 am
Ninotchka says:
Awww, he’s such good people. Of course, so are you. That’s why you’re perfect for one another! I want to know more about how you met online. Sounds interesting! Do tell.
And, of course, Happy Meeting Anniversary.
I will NEVER forget the first time I laid eyes on Guy. Funny thing is that it meant nothing to me at the time, really. He was just this cute “guy,” that I had heard a lot about. I guess it’s just one of those life moments that stick with you.
February 20th, 2007 at 7:53 am
christina says:
Happy Anniversary and what great pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you have a website of your photos?
February 20th, 2007 at 10:31 am
Penny says:
Happy anniversary :)
February 20th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
anniem says:
What a sweet post and beautiful pictures.
February 20th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
amamasblog says:
Happy 9th Anniversary. :-)
February 20th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
antropologa says:
Hey, I met my husband online, too! And we’ve been together 8 years now.
It’s so wonderful to be simpatico with someone. I am always grateful to have a happy marriage with someone who supports my parenting decisions, too. It would be so hard to co-parent with someone and not agree.
February 20th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Amy says:
Time sure flies, doesn’t it. It’s the best feeling in the world when you’re so compatible with somebody – your best friend and spouse all in one person! I’m very, very happy for you both. :) :) Jody sounds like a wonderful man.
February 20th, 2007 at 10:10 pm