Tuesday, April 27, 2010

TEN

On a beautiful spring day ten years ago, we went here
and got married!

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. The tulips were gorgeous, the air was warm and pleasant, and everyone who came was happy! The perfect wedding day.

And here we are ten years later... with four kids, two cars, one house, and still very much in love. It's taken work to get here, no doubt -- but it's been worth every minute. I love you, Joel! You've made ME happy -- forever after.

Here are a bunch of fun pictures from our day:
The hairdo (compliments of Becky Haughey)


On our way
It was right after we got into the car that Dad told us he'd forgotten his pants -- and one small panic attack later (fter all, I knew he couldn't go to the temple in JEANS!), Mom said she'd take care of it. Thank you, D.I., for being on the way! Dad got there in plenty of time, and the rest of the day went off without a hitch.

We're married!




My family


Joel's family


Extended family -- where are you?


So in love... can you smell the cheese?














Didn't I say the tulips were AMAZING?!






Becky & Brian -- the lovebirds who got married two days later


Bride & Bride-to-be


The girls -- these are the cousins I roomed with -- can you spot the aunt?


The Reception




The girls -- aren't we pretty?


The guys -- don't they look sharp? Although, Nick didn't dress up in HIS tux...


One of my FAVORITES!


And, lest you think I'm completely photogenic, there are a bunch that are like this:
hey, it was bright!

and this (this is what I'd look like if I drank):

8 comments:

Missi Waldron said...

Happy Anniversary Joel and Natalie! Isn't it crazy how fast time flies and yet how much can happen in those 10 years? Hope the next ten are just as wonderful.

Marcie said...

Have a happy anniversary! Ten years is a great milestone. Love you both!

Grandpa S said...

Patty and I had been married ten years when I started working at the Church office building. I hope your next 25 are as fun as ours have been.

Mom said...

Amen, sweetie! We're so happy for you and your great family! Time flies on wings of lightning!

Mom said...

Thanks for the great pictures and memories. That was a beautiful day in many different ways!

Joel said...

Was I really ever that skinny? ;-)

It has been a great 10 years, and I hope our next 10 years have as much love, joy, and yes, trials as the first. I love our family!

Melissa said...

WOW. Look how young (and in my case, thin) we all were! Happy anniversary you guys! I know I'm a little late, but I hope it was awesome!

Karen said...

attack of the killer tulips! :)

Love you guys!