Our 8th anniversary

Here is my incredible anniversary present from my husband. He has always been pretty creative with his gifts and has wowed me a few times before, but I think this takes the cake. Luckily I was able to see it tonight, before my actual anniversary.

We were married eight years ago on July 21, 2001 in Portsmouth, NH at Prescott Park. Our wedding was outside, on a grassy peninsula, next to the water. There was a light breeze, so the July weather was not too hot, but warm enough to be comfortable outside. I rode with my parents in a horse and carriage, and they both walked me down the aisle to my prince. We had a short ceremony, and departed together in the horse and carriage. We shared a bottle of champagne to celebrate the beginning of our life together. Our reception was an incredible celebration with all of the people we loved. It was amazing how so many people, from so many places and times in our lives, came together to drink and be merry! We stayed up all night with our friends who had traveled in for our special day, and left very early the next morning for Miami. From there, we boarded the Carnival Paradise for a cruise of the Eastern Caribbean, including Nassau, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas.

Eight years, and two children later, we are enjoying an incredible life together. Heres to love, marriage and blissful happiness. I am lucky enough to have it all!