14 February 2012

9 Years ago today...

I was a college junior at JMU.

{Yeah National VB Champs!}

9 years ago today ...  a bouquet of thistle & roses was delivered to my apartment door with a note from the cute boy I liked in my Creative Writing Class.

{Image from seaofblossoms.blogspot.com}


9 years ago today..  The cute boy took me out on a "Surprise" Valentine's Day date to see Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.


{image via wikipedia}


9 years ago today...  The cute boy cooked me one of the worst steaks of my life & smoked out his kitchen:


9 years ago today...  my husband asked me to be his girlfriend. 

{The very dirty & wet garage where beer pong typically ensued}

And for the past 9 years, we've grown up together.




He's my best friend in the whole world & I love the family & the life we've made together.   

Happy Valentine's Day to you & yours. 
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xoxo, Lauren

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33 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I knew there were deep seeded reasons I adore you! I am a JMU alum, too...and can relate to your story completely. Have a love filled day!!!!
    Nancy
    http://www.powellbrower.com/

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  2. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    What a sweet post! Have a great day!

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  3. TriciaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Love this post. Happy Valentines day!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    The sweetest story told today!
    May your love blossom and grow, just like your family!
    xoxo

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  5. pve designFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    destiny and fate is one your side.:)
    love to you.
    pve

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  6. KarenaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Lauren I adore the story of your love and these beautiful images!

    Happy Valentines!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}February 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Look at those legs! Great love story! Here's to many more!

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  8. AjaFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    How sweet! What a lovely Valentine's Day memory! You have a beautiful family.

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  9. KarenFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    That is probably one of the sweetest Valentine posts I've read. You and your darling family have a wonderful Valentine's Day.
    Karen

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  10. WindlostFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Gorgeous. Dave's a babe and so are you. I am so glad you two beautiful people (on the inside as well as the outside) found each other!! :)

    xo's Terri

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  11. EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGNFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    So sweet! Happy Valentines Day!!

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  12. Emily RuddoFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Adorable post Lauren! Hope you are doing well!! Happy Valentine's Day :)

    xo
    Emily

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  13. LeslieFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Very sweet story, and what a beautiful family you are. :)

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  14. ErinFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    AWe:) What a sweet fairy tale?!

    http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/

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  15. KathysueFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I love this post!! There is nothing like being married to the love of your life!! I have loved my now husband for over 45 years and trust me your love will grow deeper and more wonderful with each passing year!! Happy Vday to you and your sweet family Lauren,
    Kathysue

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  16. slip4February 14, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Sweet story! My daughter is a sophomore at JMU now and loves it! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Katharine @ SouthernBourbonMountainsFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Love this post! Happy Valentine's day to you both!

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  18. kayce hughesFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Awwwww so cute you both are! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  19. Kris VogelsangFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Ahhh...true love, ain't it grand?!

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  20. The Buzz Blog @ Diane James HomeFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    What a wonderful post and a fantastic reminder that Valentine's day is for celebrating all those we love! Thanks for sharing your great pictures, Cynthia

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  21. AnneHHFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Happy Day!! Thanks for sharing this lovely story about two wonderful people!!
    xo, Anne

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    You are just cutest. Thanks for posting this.

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  23. Acquired ObjectsFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Awww, this is so sweet! Happy Valentine's Lauren to you and your family!

    XX
    Debra~

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  24. PattyFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Awww...that was such a sweet post! Aside from admiring your cute hubby in creative writing, you must have been listening too, cause you're a great writer! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  25. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    You know, this really is a bit much :) LOL Talent, magazine family, cute man, true love from the way back...Said with admiration, believe me. I hope you have a lifetime of bff valentines!

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  26. Emily A. ClarkFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Totally impressed by your volleyball skills (and volleyball legs!). Congrats on 9 great years :)

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  27. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)February 15, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Lauren- Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!

    Loretta

    p.s. Great form in that volleyball shot! I played in high school.

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  28. Morgan S.February 15, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Awww so sweet! Happy (late) Valentines day

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  29. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    That is the sweetest story, Lauren! Literally, tears in my eyes. And, look at those beautiful boys who are a result of that first bouquet, night of Shakespeare and worst steak ever!!!

    What a beautiful love story!!!


    xo Elizabeth

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  30. Laurie from Laurie Jones HomeFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    That's the sweetest post!! I think you may have a new follower too, my 13 year was reading over my shoulder and you totally impressed her with your vball skills!!

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  31. Jenah MartinFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    I'm your newest follower. I love your post; going down memory lane about how you and your husband met. It brought tears to my eyes. I've been with my fiancee for 20 years! and we have many sweet old photos like this; where does the time go?
    Anyway, love your blog and your style. I'm a design student and you inspire me!
    Have a great week,
    Jenah

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  32. traci zeller designsFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Oh, Lauren, I love this!! Hugs to you and Dave and your sweet boys!!!

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  33. Scandi Coast HomeFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    This is soooooooooooo beautiful!!!
    What a gorgeous family......
    .....................................
    Tania Maree xx

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