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A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.  ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic’s Notebook, 1966
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photo of a photo in my parents hallway!

In 8 Years, we have built a life, accomplished so much, and weathered many storms, metaphorical and not so metaphorical.  If you were there for my wedding, you know all about Isabel changing our entire wedding.  If you were there at the birth of our first child, you know all about Katrina.  And if you were there for our 1 year anniversary, you know all about Ivan.  We may have a track record for natural disaster, but together we are a natural team.  And in the past 8 years I have fallen in love with you time and time again.   Here are 8 of those times…
1.When you held Sawyer for the first time, and I saw what a wonderful father you would be right away.
2. When I told you I was pregnant with Emmy, and was petrified, as Sawyer was only 9 months old.
3. When I came home this Spring and told you I wanted to move and follow a dream, and you said, “Let’s go for it.”
4. When Emmy was sick with a stomach bug and you sat all day with her and a bowl in your lap.
5. When we went to Costa Rica and had the most amazing pre-children trip ever!
6. When you stepped up to be an assistant soccer coach last year.
7. When you started to fall in love with our new house like I already had.
8. When you asked me the exact right question when I came to you crying Friday night.

There are many more times I have fallen, and will be many more to come.  Thank you for being my rock and my best friend.  I love you!  Happy Anniversary!


PS- I have to tell you this story of when we first were dating.  I had so much happen to me in my college years, and so much of it was not good.  Chris is shorter than me.  This may seem like a random fact, but it is about to make sense.  We had begun to get serious, and I was scared.  I told Chris, “I just have so much baggage.”  And he replied, “I may be little, but I can carry a lot.”  And he has lived up to that promise.

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  5. Rene says

    Congratulations! It is inspiring when couples prove that marriage requires work and commitment – and falling in love over and over. I love the quote. And, you are beautiful Cassie!

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  8. 17 Perth says

    Okay–I am crying now. : ) Congratulations…this is such a sweet, sweet post. I love your number 8 reason for falling in love with him all over again…..and his response to carrying baggage. Perfect. Sounds like you have a wonderful husband, partner and father to your children…..as I am sure he has the same in you. Congrats again!

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  15. Traci says

    This is a sweet and touching post, and very true. My husband and I just celebrated out 26th anniversary and I have fallen in love with him many times.
    Traci

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  18. PB says

    Nothing could make me happier than those words. I think you and my son were so lucky to find each other. You make a great team!!! May you have many more wonderful years together. Love to you both!!!
    GramPam

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  19. gail says

    happy tears in my eyes! 🙂 What a wonderful cinderella love story you are living!
    So happy for you, that you found your prince charming!
    Wishing you EVERY happiness forever!
    gail

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  21. Andrea says

    That was so sweet. Wow, seems like natural disasters follow you guys. My hubby and I celebrated 13 years yesterday. Now I’m feeling bad, I didn’t dedicate a nice post to him. Oh well, maybe next year.

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  35. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    omgoodness that last line made me tear up. And the whole post was so touching. Happy Anniversary! Here’s to many more and less natural disasters!!! My wedding was delayed because of Hurricane George/jorge 🙂 And where we had our justice of the piece ceremony is no longer there because of Katrina 🙁

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  42. Mandy says

    Cassie – you made me cry!! How sweet. I’ve been married 22 yrs. and I need to make a list like that and REMEMBER when he drives me crazy. Thank you for sharing.
    I’m a follower and a “linker” of yours. I’d love it if you stopped by today and share a project or a recipe at my 1st Link Party that will be on Tuesdays. Thank you and Congrats!!!
    http://www.projectqueen.org

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  45. Allison says

    Happy Anniversary! What a gorgeous couple the two of you are and you are a walking example of true commitment and love. An inspiration to all of us! What a sweet post, Cassie.

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  50. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    This makes my heart melt. Seriously! You two looked adorable together on your wedding day and I am so glad to know that our amazingly special friend gets to be loved by such a great man. Happy Anniversary – and many many more to come!

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  51. Jazz @ EyeLoveDazzle.com says

    Cassie,

    You have such a way with words, I teared up a little reading this.
    Happy Anniversary to you and Chris. You two have the kind of love many people search their whole lives for. Congratulations on 8 years and many many more to come.

    ~Jazz

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