August 1, 2006.

Eight years ago today, Chris and I were married.


Wedding


It has been an amazing ride. Wonderful, stressful, fulfilling, challenging, amazing. Without the two of us coming together there would be no little Simon dude. My life would not be the same without Chris. I doubt I would be doing what I do. We support each other, cheer each other on, and challenge one another to live up to our potential and beyond. We are friends. We are companions. And so much more.


We enable each other to follow the passions in our hearts and minds. Now that, that is an amazing gift.


Marriage is such an interesting journey. The ups and downs and ins and outs. The waking up next to each other and putting one foot in front of the other even when it seems like the craziest thing in the world. Of couse, it never really is easy...but it is worth it. Chris is worth it. Simon is worth it. And I am worth it.


So cheers...to us.

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  1. AnnB says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary!!

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  2. KelleyK says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary! Have a wonderful day!!

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  3. Michelle Curran says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary to all three of you!
    What a fantastic picture! Thanks for this
    great post!
    Now get back to packing for down under!
    Take care of yourself!

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  4. Sonda says…
    08/01/2006

    Ali...CONGRATS to both of you! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! You are right...marriage does have its ups and downs. And it IS work. You are great...Chris is great....Simon dude is great. I'm so glad and blessed to know you.
    Hugs!

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  5. Kirsten says…
    08/01/2006

    Sweet! Happy Anniversary to you! - Wow you woke me up...our 21st anniversary is next week - yikes...better plan a little something...

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  6. - Eileen - says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary! Great photo.

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  7. Shelly says…
    08/01/2006

    Awwww! Well said! Wishing you many more happy years together as a family.

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  8. Alicia in Asheville says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary! Hope you have a good one. Eight years is a long time. I wish you all the very best. Enjoy your day.

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  9. Sarah says…
    08/01/2006

    Congratulations on your very special day!

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  10. Dawn says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary Chris and Ali! Hope you get to do something to celebrate.

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  11. Leah says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy anniversary!

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  12. kristy says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Annie! (and dog-gone well said too!)

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  13. danielle. says…
    08/01/2006

    happy anniversary. i am so happy for you.
    i can't tell you how much i appreciate your words. this was exactly what i needed today.

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  14. monique says…
    08/01/2006

    WOW, what a beautiful picture!!! Happy Anniversary and have a nice day together with both your men ; )

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  15. Nicole says…
    08/01/2006

    Congratulations!!

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  16. tina b says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary - you are both so lucky to have each other(and Simon too)

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  17. Danielle says…
    08/01/2006

    WOW!!!! What a gorgeous picture!!!
    Happy Anniversary Ali & Chris!!!

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  18. Jenn N says…
    08/01/2006

    I wish you and Chris the very best on your anniversay. So nice seeing people recognize the wonderful things in their life.
    Happy Anniversary Ali and Chris.

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  19. Kimberley says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary!!! Beautiful Picture!!!

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  20. Karen W says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali!!! You are so right about marriage it is the craziest thing in the world but the BEST ever too! Here's to many many more years for you, Chris AND the little dude Simon.

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  21. Liz Ness says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali and Chris! (We just had our 17th on the 29th.) Marriage, parenthood, personal growth -- to quote you, it's all good!

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  22. Kimberly L.C. says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary! Love the photo and what you said... so true! Cheers to you both!

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  23. Wendy P says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary to you both! DH and I are married 13 years, together 20, it's work, but sooo worth it. May God continue to bless you and your family.

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  24. Sinead says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy anniversary to you both!
    (Beautiful photo, BTW. How about a little credit for the photographer...)

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  25. Jenny says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali! What a beautiful picture of you two!

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