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. Nicole says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary!!! May you be blessed with many more. beauitful photo =)

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  2. Helene says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy anniversary, Ali and Chris!!

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  3. Anna Aspnes says…
    08/01/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali!

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  4. Denise K. says…
    08/01/2006

    Congrats Ali, on your 8th wedding anniversary!!! All the best to you, Chris and Simon dude!
    Denise K.

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  5. Jude says…
    08/01/2006

    Your eyes will be blurry from reading by the time you get here Ali - happy anniversary - 8th is bronze - did you buy Chris a statue? Love being married - its great.

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  6. Kristin says…
    08/01/2006

    Hey Ali!! Happy anniversary a day late. We met in Greenwood, IN last December and I'm the one who also married a Chris on Aug. 1, 1998!! Wishing you guys many more anniversaries!

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  7. Sarah says…
    08/02/2006

    What a beautiful picture.
    A wedding lasts a day but it takes a lifetime to have a marriage. You guys seem to 'fit' well and I wish for the three of you a long and fulfilling journey together.

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  8. Laura Z says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali!

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  9. Amy Beatty says…
    08/02/2006

    Not sure you'll see my little comment buried all the way down here, but Happy Anniversary! It is my 8th as well! Small world! As I'm remembering it, it was the most gorgeous day on the east coast where we were married (I'm assuming you guys were on the west coast- what was it like there?) 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. I will never forget how blue the sky was that day. Great way to start the next part of our lives together!
    Congrats!

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  10. Shell says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Anniversary!!!

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  11. daryl says…
    08/02/2006

    happy anniversary! and the best part of marrriage is you have your emotional compass right by your side any time you need it! sometimes before you realize it!

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  12. Lanne says…
    08/02/2006

    YAY! Happy Anniversary.. may there be many more to come. :)

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  13. Stephanie says…
    08/02/2006

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

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  14. Jacquie says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali and Chris! Here's to many more!
    Jacquie
    (whose been married 20 years!) :-)

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  15. Katy says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Wedding Anniversary ... may the next 8 years and beyond be as happy for you all.
    Stunning photos too. :)

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  16. Teresa says…
    08/02/2006

    Congratulations on your anniversary! :) May you have many more years of wonderful bliss ahead!! :)
    Teresa (engaged for 1 month...and soaking up all the marriage advice I can get! LOL)

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  17. Mary Jo says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Anniversary!!!! :)

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  18. Tonia says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali!! Here's to another 50 or more years!

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  19. Jennifer says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Anniversary! You are so in touch with your heart. Thanks for saying it out loud, so we can all stop and be thankful for what is important!

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  20. Brad says…
    08/02/2006

    Congrats guys! And thanks for posting the pic - way cool! :)

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  21. CD says…
    08/02/2006

    Happy Anniversary Ali and Chris!!! It is a wonderful journey isn't it?! sounds like you guys are the perfect pair, here's to 88 more anniversaries!!!! wait maybe that makes you guys super duper old...well you get the idea even if my math is bad teehee! YAYY to you guys hope you get some good together time in!

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  22. Jeanne says…
    08/02/2006

    Congratulation Ali and Chris...and what a beautiful picture too!

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  23. Kendra says…
    08/02/2006

    Cheers to you (two)! Such a great day! Today is my first born's SIXTH birthday!
    Beautiful, timeless picture. Can we see more???

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  24. gabby says…
    08/02/2006

    mmmmm.
    so wonderful.
    makes me all warm and fuzzy.
    congrats and happy anniversaries to you two.
    good people get married in august, i say.
    xox,
    g

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  25. Sarah says…
    08/02/2006

    Cheers Ali! Great photo :)

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