(A plethora of pictures. I chose just a few - the two bottom pics my sil took)It's our 19Th year anniversary today! I had turned 19 and married Mr. Incredible. Mr. Incredible had just gotten off of his mission and went out to BYU for the winter semester.
I have been married to Mr. Incredible longer than I have been under my parents roof. I met Mr. Incredible my second semester of college. I just went home for winter break, had a birthday and returned back to college and there he was in all his glory; standing among other friends. He was just my type, blonde and beautiful! He was built like a football player. My heart went to fluttering when I saw him. My loins screamed, " I want your babies"! He and his friends made the perfect wall to shield me from a short old Mexican guy who was chasing me for a dance on the floor.
When I was 14 yrs. old, my YW leader had asked us to make a list of what we wanted in a husband and after each date to go over the list. Date the young man 3 times and if he fell short on any to move on. My list was as frivolous to good looking, nice body, good kisser, to more in depth, be a return missionary, be strong in the gospel and honor his priesthood. Through my patriarchal blessing I knew it was crucial that I seek for a companion who honored his priesthood. I am eternally grateful for my young women leaders who had me make out a dating list. I kept it tucked away in my scriptures. Once in college I strictly adhered to that list. Many were fun non-committal dates. I enjoyed my new found freedom and I enjoyed dating. Looking back, I had no idea how crucial that list would play to my eternal welfare. I know that it is only because of priesthood blessings and prayers that I am here and my children are healthy and strong.
After 3 straight dates Mr. Incredible was definitely high on the list. He had met most of my list qualifications which merited more dating! YIPPEE for me!! He was attending BYU in Provo and I was in Rexburg. WE courted nightly by telephone every night until the weekends when we could see each other again. Mr. Incredible made the long drive back and forth each weekend. This courtship went on for 5 months and then we married. I believe it was the combination of distance and telephone calls that allowed us to fully know each others dreams, desires, hopes and goals. It was through praying on the phone with each other each night before we laid down to sleep that I knew he was the one. Sadly, both of our families did not see it that way. Let's just say neither of our families were thrilled. In fact, both hated the idea. HA, I boldly laugh in all of their faces!
Our journey is far from over and we have many more years to go, but we beat the odds of many! Entering into marriage is a contract between three, You, your spouse and God. Marriage is love, forgiveness, and sacrifice. It is work. With all of these it can bring peace, joy, security, and happiness. Looks like we made it! It feels like we have been married for ever. That is a good thing. You complete me. You always make everything ok. Because of you, I do not worry. I love you more than words can say. Here's to eternity!
19 reasons I love him
1. I love that He loves God
2. I love that He loves me unconditionally
3. I love the way he loves his family
4. I love that he does cannonballs at the pool
5. I love the sound of his laughter
6. I love that He annoys me, he makes me so angry at times, I just have to laugh.
7. I love that He do a belly roll and the Hakka.
8. I love that He makes Sunday dinners, and they are great dinners.
9. I love that when I'm sick he takes care of me and takes off work
10. I love that He cooks, If dinner is not ready or prepared. He jumps in and cooks.
11. I love that He cleans, if the house is a mess, He cleans it.
12. I love that He is a great provider. I love that he is so knowledgeable. He knows a little about everything. He is really smart.
13. I love that He is my best friend
14. I love that He is a wonderful father. It makes me sad that he is better at parenting than I am.
15. I love that He is fair and honest
16. I love that He is a fierce protector. Don't mess with his family.
17. I love that He reminds me to take time and have fun.
18. I love that He is selfless and so giving of all that he has.
19. I love when he sings. I love his voice. I love him!
NINETEEN WAYS HOW WE STAY TOGETHER
1. PRAY
2. accept that whatever it is, I am right and you are wrong
3. be willing to sleep on 1/3rd of a king size bed
4. know that all pillows are mine
5. let him sing along loudly with the radio, even if they are the wrong words
6. when he hums "when there's love at home" it means STOP NAGGING
7. know that only LARGE breed dogs will ever grace our home
8. Don't talk before, during or after a HS football game ...unless its football
9. accept that even if he's a spectator he is still coaching
10. Do not talk to him while thinking
11. He LOVES to talk about anything interesting, which is EVERYTHING
12. Invest in St.John's Wort (nutritionally supports a positive mood)
13. HUMOR
14. Accept that computering takes precedence
15. Understand that no matter how small/large the job, every tool necessary will be bought
16. Accept being obstinate as a good quality
17. eat everything I put in front of you and like it
18. Be genuinely interested in the other persons interests: Even if it means learning how to ride a motorcycle and getting a motorcycle license.
19. Know when he is on the computer researching anything, it means we are going to have a new toy brought into the house.
Nineteen FIRSTS:
1. Sealed in the Washington DC Temple
2. Birth of our first son
3. The birth of our first daughter
4. Our first trip to HI
5. Our first trip to Puerto Rico
6. Our first credit card (Sears)
7. Our first trek across the country
8. Our first home
9. Our first new car
10. Our first motorcycle
11. Our first dance
12. Our first kiss
13. Our first fight
14. Our honeymoon
15. Our first date
16. Our first ski trip (2months pregnant)
17. Our first water skiing trip
18. Our first REAL job
19. Our first positive pregnancy test
17 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is such a fun post. Here's to at least 19 more.
Hey, we did the commute date from Rexburg to Provo too. It must work like magic.
Oh, and Happy Anniversary...Our 11th is coming up. Maybe I should come up with a copy post.
Lovin the song.
I am singing right along with your man (every 10th word is probably a wrong lyric) :)
Love all the 19 things going on in here. That was an awesome read. You really love him. He must be taking a big sigh of relief while he is thinking about how much. So don't say anything to him until he is over thinking about how much :)
Congrats on the marriage. That is really great. Next year is the 20. Isn't that like Diamonds now. Inflation bites even in anniversaries. Or maybe it will be a gallon of gas by next year that will make us happy.
Take care and do something super fun. Bye Mother.
Congrats on the big 19! I loved this post. It was so sweet! I think you need to add for #20 when you lay hardwood floors with your sil and brother stay far enough away from each other during the process and don't laugh too hard when the men are measuring for two hours!!! That was so fun though I still laugh at us at 3 AM using the SAW and Bill looking at us with those What are you doing now look!
Happy anniversary my sweet sil and bil!! I wish you many many many more wonderful years together. You all have been an important part of our lives of our whole marriage! We love you!
cute post! Happy 19th!
I loved this post! I especially liked the advice your YW leaders gave you! I'm going to pass that along.
I neeed to see that Hakka!!! I love this post, now Mr. incredible has to post one about you.. only fair right... This shows how much you guys wuv each other.. almost as much as me and my hubby. :)
Glad you found me- I needed this today. :)
Aaw! I love your lists!!!! I remember when I was in YW and our leaders told us to make a list of traits that we wanted in a FUTURE HUSBAND! :) I got my wish! yay...and it sounds like you got yours, too11 ♥
I love how complimentary and loving you are to your main man. There is nothing like a good man to share your life with! Congratulations on 19 years. That is really really awesome! Our 10 year anniversary is this month - I might have to do something like this.
awww happy anniversary! i love your cute lists. and it seems that we have yet another thing in common, my husband and i were also married in the washington dc temple =) go us!
Hi there Motherboard. I found you through Jan and just wanted to stop by and check out "all the buzz."
Congrats on 19 wonderful years! I love that he hums Love At Home to tell you to stop nagging! Cracks me up!
We're trying your coconut french toast on Sat. It sounds divine!
Thanks for your nice comment. I had a dream last night that I bought my dream camera. But for now I'll just get by with my trusty one shot.
I'm proud of the both of you. It's not easy to keep a good marriage going.
i totally remember when you brought him home to hawaii the first time. we all loved him from the beginning and he belonged from that moment. i love that you both operate on your own, regardless of what "direction" parents may shovel down your throat. i love that you both obviously love and grew together. i love that you're family and that we always will be. you both are inspirational and beautiful to watch.
I have GOT to meet you! Now I LOVE your husband and your relationship with him and I LOVE how much your list made me laugh, smile, nod in agreement ... We've been married 8 years ( was 26, he was 24) and yup, my dad wasn't too happy either. I'm so relieved, over and over, that I didn't listen to my parents on this one! :)
Congrats by the way. I sure do LOVE getting to know happy families. No place on Earth like a happy, laughing home.
Happy Anniversary to you both! A little late I know,I really enjoyed your wonderful, sweet post. Hope you had a sweet wonderful celebration!
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