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. nicoleq says…
    08/01/2006

    Congratulations, Ali & Chris! Isn't just awesome when you are married to the man of your dreams! :)

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  2. Jeanine Kolkemo says…
    08/01/2006

    Tomorrow it is my 9 year anniversary to my Husband. I agree. Hard to believe how much everything changes with the addition of children and how much we have each grown up.
    Hope you both have a great night together.
    Jeanine Kolkemo
    Vancouver, WA

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  3. Jenny says…
    08/01/2006

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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  4. Michelle Simmons says…
    08/01/2006

    congratulations! it is wonderful that you can look back, not only to that first day you said "I DO", but also toward the amazing journey you have taken together so far... one of my favorite quotes (stolen from moulin rouge...) "the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." have fun on the rest of the journey...may you discover places you never thought of going before...
    -Michelle
    michellesimmons.typepad.com

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  5. Gretchyn says…
    08/01/2006

    Congrats to you and Chris. 8 years -- WAHOO!!! You're right -- marriage is a journey, but a pretty sweet one. Cheers to both of you, and thanks for sharing the beautiful pic.

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  6. Rachel says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary :)

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  7. kim fuller says…
    08/01/2006

    congrats ali!

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  8. Hallie says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary!!

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  9. Caroline Ikeji says…
    08/01/2006

    happy anniversary!! :)

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  10. Christian says…
    08/01/2006

    Ali,
    Happy Anniversary!!!
    Hang on to each other and know that it is worth the fight. It is worth the stuggle.
    I am praying for your family and for you and Chris.
    Keep it up!
    You are AWESOME!!!

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  11. Connie says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary. May you, Chris, and Simon share many more together.

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  12. Danielle Casello says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary! I am a newlywed and your words are inspirational.
    Have a great night!

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  13. maria says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy anniversary.

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  14. lauren says…
    08/01/2006

    happy anniversary to you and your best friend!
    *

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  15. Mimi says…
    08/01/2006

    Very Happy Anniversary Ali and Chris,
    oxox
    Mimi

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  16. Jess Stoops says…
    08/01/2006

    Congratulations on your anniversary.
    We celebrated our seventh anniversary yesterday.
    Marriage is a wonderful journey!Thanks for sharing the picture:)
    Jess

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  17. Lori says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary!!!! Keep up the good work! Happiness is the key to success in life.

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  18. MaryJo says…
    08/01/2006

    congrats & cheers.
    mj

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  19. Kris in TX says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary, Ali and Chris!! Here's to many, many, more!

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  20. island jen says…
    08/01/2006

    awwww....Happy Anniversary to both you and Chris and of course Simon!! :-)

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  21. Elise Blaha says…
    08/01/2006

    hear, hear!
    cheers.

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  22. evalyn says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary!

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  23. Linda says…
    08/01/2006

    Ali, what a breathtaking photo! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! My husband and I will celebrate 19 years in December. With 3 teenagers our lives are rather hectic, but we are a team, and we support each other in everything. I know I am lucky, and I am so blessed! It sounds like you have a similar marriage. Ain't life grand?

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  24. katie says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary ALi!!!

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  25. Shawnna / flipflopmom says…
    08/01/2006

    CONGRATS!!

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