Today is our wedding anniversary!! (and the sketch, but Ill get to that!)
Jason and I eloped, and got married IN Hawaii, on the beach. (Fun times getting that dress there in ONE piece!)
My dress was BEAUTIFUL!!! You cannot see in the photo,but there are little purple rhinestones all over it! See I told you I LOVE purple!!! Jay didn’t want to wear a purple shirt, but it was the beginning of him having little say! LOL! OK Just kidding. He gets enough say! LOL! No, seriously he agreed it would look nice to match, even though he wasn’t that thrilled.
I tell the ENTIRE story and have a Smilebox photo album for those of you who may want to see more ——>HERE!
Wow has time past so quickly. Back then I never thought I could love Jason anymore than I already did. Boy was I wrong. Sappy I know! But if you knew him, you’d love him too. He is the most amazing person. Truly.
We had a traditional Christian/Hawaiian Wedding. It was SO amazing. Part of our wedding vows were taken from a card Jason gave me while we were dating! It was beautiful. We both got all teary. I’ll never forget it. PERFECT DAY.
We got married on a private beach in Turtle Bay, Maui. Just him and I! More details are on the other page.
I guess I am just happy to celebrate that we have made it through some of the toughest times, in a couple’s life.
A child with daily special needs, which he happily took on once we starting dating. I knew he was amazing when we were at a birthday party with 16, 3 year olds, and he was playing right there with them. It was hot, and Alexa doesn’t do well in the heat. Suddenly she threw up a TON of Cheese Curls in my hair! Mind you, it is down to my waist at that point. He didn’t even hesitate, he grabbed some napkins and began cleaning her and my hair! I KNEW that day, that he was a real keeper. Then when Alexa got hospitalized for a bad croup./pneumonia, we had to hold her down to put in IV’s (this I normally did alone, as Alexa’s “father” would not even come to the hospital, let alone help), he was right next to me. I began singing to her “How much is that doggy in the window?”, then Jason quickly chimed in and sang “ruff ruff” It was the cutest thing. He stayed the entire hospitalization, as I encouraged him to go to work. But he wouldn’t leave. When we got discharged he had come home to make sure the house was clean, fridge was stocked, and had balloons for Alexa, and flowers for me. Laundry all caught up. I just felt so blessed to be with someone so thoughtful.
A unplanned pregnancy with Noah. Yes, thats right, Noah was not “planned”. But he turned out to be an amazing blessing (as are all my children). Jason could have walked away, but he was happy! He had Noah’s name all picked out and everything within 3 hours of finding out. He was so amazing to me everyday of my pregnancy telling me how strong, and beautiful I was. He was the BEST labor coach. When I had Noah, he presented me with a “book”. It was a typed up diary he started the day he found out I was pregnant. Each week he would type up what was going on, how he felt, funny things about the pregnancy or appointments. He then printed it up, after his past entry about the birth of our son, and put it in a bound folder. He brought it to the hospital after going to get my Dunkin Donuts coffee! LOL! It was to date the most amazing gift he ever gave me. I BALL when I read it. To have a man take the time to document his feelings and whatnot and do that was amazing. I couldn’t read the entire thing for months. My hormones were crazy.
Buying a home that needs to be totally re-done! Those have been FUN times, and still going.
Dealing with my EX. Who is no walk to the park. We are forever taking the high road. Its hard for Jason to see him ditch Alexa all the time. He loves her like his own, and he doesn’t understand how a man could do that to a child.
Then dealing with Alexa’s Cancer. We were told right away, that this could destroy our marriage if we weren’t strong enough. I was scared for that. Alexa’s father bailed on us because he never wanted to deal with anything that wasn’t 100% perfect and happy. He was very selfish that my attention was not on him all the time. He went and got a whole new life. Jason assured me we were strong, and would work together, no matter what. We promised to be honest and talk about everything everyday. He is my rock. He really helped pull me through that, an now we are so much stronger. Our love is deeper. We can make it through anything.
There are of course many more things, but I was just reflecting on how blessed I am to have a man like that. I cannot say enough about him. I am so happy to have him love ME, every-bit as much as I love him. He is the kind of guy who makes you feel like you are the ONLY woman on the planet. I always feel loved. He treats me as good today, as he did when we were dating.
I am just so lucky, and every thankful.
So I know no one really cared to hear all that, Im just in a sappy mood I guess.
Moving on…………..
Here is the sketch!
Use the Keyword mytimess02 if you upload anywhere, since people seem to want to have a code 😀 Send us a link back here so we can see your take. I always do my best to comment on every challenge player 😀
People have asked about elements of the sketches.
For example: Can the image be a flower instead of a circle?
YES!! WHATEVER YOU WANT! Whatever YOU see. Whatever inspires you in the sketch. Go for it. There are NO rules here. Well one, and that is to have fun!!
I made two today!!! One for the sketch, then another for my card to Jay for our anniversary.
Poppy remembering……….
I LOVE this Poppy set by Lisa called Remember. I have 2 other cards I whipped up after this one, to share soon. I just love any set that has open and solid images. Papertrey is PERFECT for that. This was inspired by my card in the PTI reveal. Sometimes you need a PUSH for the mojo, and that inspiration is exactly what helped me get warmed up.
The Poppy Red is just a gorgeous color. I love it against the black. I also love monochromatic combos 😀 Its great for lack of mojo-which was me, after not stamping for a week!! The satin ribbon makes any card look luxurious!
Then I took the sketch, and I flipped it!!
The flower became my circle.
I made a wish
This is the card I made Jay for our anniversary!! Isn’t it ADORABLE?!!!
Boy loves girl, girl loves boy 😀
They are images from Magnolia. Sentiment is a SU! one -Stem Sayings
I get my Magnolia from here –> [email protected] Just email Diana and she can email you the catalog. She ships to US and Ca if you are wondering. She also has some of the newest images 😀 I need to get some of those now too.
The shame is you cannot see the dimension :C He is cut on, and sitting on the bench, and she is cut out, popped out more than him, and her sneakers are popped out too! Really cute. I LOVE dimension. I love them popping past the layer 😀 I love that I didn’t have to color an entire “scene” to get a cute card! LOL!!!
I also love the flower buttons, and the pierced butterfly trail. You know I always have to use a butterfly if I can. I went with more “masculine” colors, and NO RIBBON!! I think he will like it. Jay loves my more “embellished cards”. You know 50 layers, and lots of stuff. I like clean. I think its a happy medium here.
I also hope this helps you visualize the ways a sketch can inspire you 😀 Don’t forget to check out my FABULOUS team of girls who also post with the sketch!
Thanks for reading!
Later
93 Responses for "Our anniversary! Oh, yeah and a sketch today."
Lauren~
I loved your story about you and Jason! You are very blessed to have such a caring, thoughtful, selfless husband…and a perfect little family :O) Happy anniversary!
I’m sure I’ll upload a card in response to your challenge later today.
Have a wonderful weekend celebrating.
Kristin
Wow, your story is just so absolutely sweet. I love reading stories of real, true love in a world where there are so many problems…man, talk about sappy :). Your cards are amazing, I especially love the second one with the flower and buttons and butterfly and image and well everything. I had a blast with this sketch!
Isn’t God good?! You have been truly blessed (AND I’m so glad you see & appreciate it).
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Love them both! The simple one is perfect, and the flipped one is adorable!
what a sweet man you have! I’m sure you are just as special to him; and you were made for each other, that is apparent. Blessings to you both on your Anniversary!
Lauren,
What a touching story. I read everyone of your posts from top to bottom. You have overcame so much in your life and have such great things to be thankful for. Your husband sounds just wonderful. You guys have been through so much and I pray that life has only happy things in store for you from here on!
Love your cards today! I “have” to get some of these magnolia images…..they are just adorable. That makes the perfect anniversary card. I need to get to work on mine, our anniversary is on the 31st! We’re praying for great news so we can celebrate!
Have fun at your wedding this weekend!
Oh, I just loved reading your story. When I read stories like yours I just tear up and I know the human race is not all lost 🙂 I have also found a man who is beyond anything I could have wished for, and it’s good to know that, although they are hard to find, they ARE out there!
Anyway, you don’t ever have to apologize for being ‘soppy’ – like Alicia I also read all your posts and enjoy every word! Thanks for sharing your life, I’ve learned a lot so far.
Boy Lauren, you had me crying like a baby!! I am so glad you have such a wonderful husband! Now, off to try your sketch!! Thanks.
I should say he’s a keeper!! That’s just awesome…wonderful story, thank you for sharing. Happy, happy anniversary…and your cards are fantastic!
Girl how you had me crying over here!! lol OHH Bless you both and I wish you so many many many many many and MANY more blessed and loving and happy years together! HUGS!!!!!!
Happy anniversary Lauren!
I’m so glad your found your “rock”, it seems like you are perfect for each other and I always enjoy reading about your little family!♥ 🙂
Your cards are beautiful as always! 🙂
Happy Anniversary, you sure did marry an amazing guy!! I am so glad he treats Alexa as his own, it is a big deal to take on special needs and I am glad he did because he sounds like the best thing that ever happened to you. I love the card as well, I might just have to get me some of those stamps!
PS: It’s crazy but those wedding pics look like they were taken yesterday, seriously!! Being in love keeps you young!♥ 😉
Lauren, your post today made me cry. What a wonderful story, and what a wonderful husband you have. Congratulations!
Darling cards Lauren. Happy Anniversary to you and Jason. My wish is that both of you always remember why you fell in love.
Happy Anniversary! Love the pics of your wedding! I had my Anniversary yesterday!
Great sketch, I really want to try this one!
Okay, now that I am crying my eyes out!! I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy your blog, would you give your dh a high five from my family! He’s sounding like the very perfect man for you. He was chosen for you, and even tho you may feel like the road was curved at times, it sounds to me you were right on track. I know how your feel about your dh, I feel the same about mine. He was a strong Christian man, I was newly “saved” and had two children, one with emotional needs beyong belief. He should have walked away, but he stayed. I pray to God, that my sons are the men, we hear so little about. Thank you for sharing this. I pray for your family a lot, and I am so thankful that Alexa is aok!!!
Lauren~ what a beautiful story about you and your Jason! it sounds like you really do have a “keeper!” you looked beautiful on your wedding day and Jason looked ery handsom..purple shirt and all! lol!!!
happy anniversary!
Lauren, This is the most beautiful post I have ever read. You truly are blessed in so many ways. Happy Anniversary!
You are a huge inspiration to me & whenever I loose my mojo, your blog is one of a few I head to. Never fails, I always come away with renewed creativity. Thanks!
Happy Anniversary! That made me cry! I think you have a keeper! Take care.
I appreciate you sharing your life stories. You are two incredible people and I am so glad you found eachother. 🙂
Wow what an amazing journey you have taken so far in your life. God has blessed you with a wonderful man and beautiful children and a house full of love. May you have many more wonderful years ahead.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful story!
If I’d been married to a man like Jason, I would be on top of the world! You are SO blessed, and HE is such a GREAT guy!!! How fun life must be, with someone that cares about you THAT much!!!
I hope you have a fantastic weekend with your precious family! 😀
Thank you for sharing your story. Many many congratulations to you both. I hope your love continues to grow. I too shed a tear or two! I will make my card for you guys but I have to go to work soon so won’t be until later in the week! Enjoy yourselves. Janine
Makes me a little misty eyed myself! Happy Anniversary!
Many Blessings,
M.
Happy Anniversary! Your story is beautiful, and God certainly has blessed you with an amazing husband (and he has blessed Jason, too!). I wish you many more years of happiness and blessings!!
Love your cards — as I love everything you create! Have a great day! 🙂
Hi Lauren!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Love the wedding photos!
And the cards! Have a GREAT anniversary!
Angie
Oh my goodness! Tears on a Saturday morning! What a beautiful story. I have a wonderful husband too and love hearing stories about all these strong and loving husbands out there. An arm’s load of hugs and blessings to you both on your special day 🙂
Lauren,
What I beautiful Love Story! You have a very special guy there. Happy Anniversary!
HAPPY ANN LAUREN & JAY!! May your 2 have MANY MANY MORE BLISSFUL YEARS AHEAD too!
Lauren, He sure sounds like a Keeper! It only takes a real man to step up to BIG commitments like that! God must of been watching over you girl!!!
Your Cards are awsome as always! YOUR AMAZING!!
Hope You Have a Wonderful Day today!
((Hugs))
Monica
Happy anniversary lauren, you are so blessed to have found an amazing guy. Hope you have a great day. god bless you, yor husband and your children. Thaks for being an inspiration not only in the stamping life but also on yor life, how you handle what god has sent your way, the good and the not so good.
xoxoxoxoxo
Thanks you sharing your story love…I think that your writing make me waiting to read your blog. CONGRATULATION!!!!
Happy Anniversary Lauren and Jay, you two sound like you are made for each other, I hope the rest of your life is as perfect as can be!
Happy anniversary and wishes for many more to come! I loved your story and your Smilebox album! You make a beautiful couple!!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story–you have a real, sweet “keeper” for sure! I wish you both a wonderful anniversary! Cute cards too–especially the Magnolia one, love it!
TFS–
Suzanne Dean
Happy Anniversary Lauren. Your husband sounds like such a catch. What a wonderful story.
Hugs,
Lori
Wow, thanks for sharing your story! I know you had a lot of us tears!! What a great life you have though, and more importantly, you recognize it. You’ve been through a lot for sure, and hopefully there are just good things ahead for all of you.
LOVE both those cards, especially the anniversary card, it’s fabulous!
Happy Anniversary, Lauren!! Your pictures are breathtakingly beautiful! I’m so happy you found a great husband! 🙂
xx
AAAWWW!!! That is the sweetest thing I read. I had to stop myself a few times to make sure I didn’t start crying (I am an emotional basketcase all the time).
It makes life worth living having a man beside you that loves you for you and is willing to stick with you no matter what. I am lucky to have a man like that too, it just so happens his name is Jason too. hehehe
Love the cards. I am not sure if I am going to be able to play this time but I hope so. It is going to be a busy week preparing for a long trip for my brother’s wedding.
Love your wedding colors too, purple is awesome, besides it means royalty hehehe
Congratulations on your anniversary Lauren! Reading about Jay gave tears to my eyes, I’m so glad you and Alexa found him!
Inky hugs-
Rebecca
Well gezzzzzzzz-E Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee-Ze you made me cry …what a wonderful story ,,My you have many more happy days together..
Huggs Diana
Happy Anniversary! He’s a keeper! 🙂
It is so refreshing to hear how a man can be such a sweet life-partner… You are truly blessed and so is he…
Enjoy your times together, good or bad, and make memory pictures to treasure forever.
May the Lord bless you and keep you and your wonderful family, Marilyn in Texas
Hi!
I loved your story! Wishing you a very happy anniversary!
Greetings from Austria
eira
Awwww………
Happy Anniversary, Lauren and Jason! I loved your pictures – they’re so sweet! It’s looks like something right out of a fairytale story. You were such a beautiful bride!
Hugs to both of you!
Renee
Awwwww, Lauren! You guys look gorgeous! What great pictures!
OH HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Happy Anniversary!!!!
your cards are great!!
Does he have a brother?
Happy Anniversary!! So glad you found a great man to go through life with, that card for him is just too precious!
Happy Anniversary! You looked gorgeous. Have fun!
Congratulations Lauren. What a wonderful post you made my heart feel your joy. I always say what goes around comes around and you have a wonderful “come around”. I love to hear how blessed you feel.
Happy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing your amazing love story. So sweet! 🙂
Happy Anniversary!
I got goosebumps reading your story.
May you and Jason have many more happy years together and enjoying your children.
Great sketch too. I’ve got it filed away for when i have time to get to my desk.
Happy Anniversary Lauren & Jay. Enjoy your date, and yes, Lauren, I agree…Jay’s a real keeper.
Happy Anniversary! It is wonderful in today’s world to see such a great relationship and loving family.
Here is my sketch: http://www.amberscards.com/?p=145
Happy Anniversary, Lauren! My anniversary was yesterday. We also eloped, but in Vegas! I was also blessed with an incredible man the second time around. We’ve also been through many hard times, but are the stronger for it. Thanks for sharing your story, your gorgeous pictures & your amazing talent!
Happy Anniversary Lauren! Your sketch and cards are awesome. You rock girl and are an inspiration! Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Maria
What a beautiful bride and such a handsome groom!! You sound like you are both so happy. Happy Anniversary to you both and I wish you many, many more!!
I love the card you made for Jay – so cute and romantic at the same time!
What a beautiful story and Happy Anniversary to you both! I am truly blessed with an amazing Christian man myself- isn’t God wonderful 🙂 ? Blessings to you and your family.
This is sooo sweet! CONGRATS!!! Marriage is the most difficult and beautiful thing in the world! WOOHOO! YAY!
Loved the Smile Box. VERYCOOL!
Hi Lauren, Happy Anniversary! I just love reading your love with each other…so sweet! Anyway, I thouht of joining in the fun since I haven’t for months… this sketch was so much fun, i’ll make sure to try it again by rotating it =)
Hope you like my try with this sketch…http://inksomia.blogspot.com/
Happy Anniversary Lauren, it sounds like a fariy tale, truly. What a beautiful place to get married too, you both are very lucky to have found one another.
Here is my take on the sketch for this week:
http://woodedviews.blogspot.com/2008/08/some-birthday-wishes.html
I finally made my card for the challenge. You can view it here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1029008?cat=12257
Again, I’m very happy for you…your family sounds amazing. I hope you enjoyed your special day yesterday!
Blessings,
Kristin
I love your anniversary post. Lauren you are such an open, warm person, strong and with clear understanding of what is valuable in life and it sounds as if Jason is too. Wishing the two of you many many blessed years together.
Happy anniversary to you both! I love your blog and read it pretty much every day, even though I rarely comment. I love your cards and other creations, and I also admire your values and your dedication to your husband and children. What you write is always so inspiring and uplifting. Blessings on your entire family!
Why are we women so surprised when someone who cares comes along to help us live happily? I am so glad you have such a wonderful husband in Jason. Listening to many of the women I work with, I was beginning to think I was the only lucky one – LOL! Just think, all the wonderful years you have still ahead, full of love and joy and new beginnings.
Bless you both and your children too.
Hello, I followed a link here about your “bun in the oven” item, and am amazed at all your creations and tallent.
Sorry to hear Alexa’s been through leukemia, I run an organsiation sending cards to sick kids incuding several with ALL. I’m glad to hear she is in remission 🙂
Lots of love and keep up the great work!
Viks
Those are great pictures! You two look SO happy! My DH and I wore pink at ours! Some guys are just good that way! I did your sketch too! I got as close as I could with the stamps I chose to use! I’d love for you to visit and see my card! Here’s my link
http://www.RandomCrafting.Blogspot.Com
Thanks for another great sketch!
Happy anniversary! The pictures are so beautiful! I tried playing with your sketch… here’s what I came up with!
Happy stamping,
Dana
http://gabbirose.blogspot.com
Loved your wedding story! I just typed up my post for my anniversary in a week! ‘Tis the season?! haha!
Your anniversay card is great! I love that!
Lovely wedding story, and the card is adorable!
Just to let you know you have an award waiting for you on my site
Happy anniversary Lauren, and thanks so much for sharing your innermost feelings and thoughts. I think that’s so very special, keep on rockin’girl;-)
Love reading your blog and look at your always awesome creations!
{{Hugs}} Inge
Jay sounds like an incredible man. You are very lucky and so is he! You are amazing and deserve the same. You know it’s true love when someone does all that he’s done. I LOVE your poppy card – it’s gorgeous! Happy Anniversary, Lauren!
What a wonderful story…you are so blessed to have found a wonderful, caring man as Jason. I, too, find it hard to believe that ANYONE could walk away from a child. My EX is the same way. Even though my children are adults now, it still hurts them a lot that their father chooses to stay out of their lives. What a bummer. I feel sooooooo blessed to have the husband I now have and he’s so good to my children. I’m sure you feel the same.
Bless you….
Hi Lauren,
Happy Anniversary! Aug 23 is my anniversary too! Saturday we celebrated 11 years. Some days are always better than others, but you are so right when you talk about the tough times making you stronger. We are so much closer today then we were 11 years ago. We went to Maui, Hawaii to celebrate 10 years last year and it was beautiful!! Congrats on having such a perfect start to your life together. Jason sounds like a wonderfel man. You are both very blessed to have each other. I read your blog all the time, but have never posted before – sharing an anniversary is worth saying “hi” though *wink*. Thank you for all the laughs and cries as your open your heart up to us. May God bless your marriage, your children and your life. All the best.
~Heidi
Hi Lauren,
So glad to hear that you had a great anniversary. Mine is coming up in 3 days – 15 years 🙂
Thanks for the sketch as always.
http://katiespaperhaven.blogspot.com/2008/08/be-happy-and-some-musings.html
WOW! I have been checking your blog every day RELIGIOUSLY! for 4 months now. And have never posted a commment. But, starting today i will. I LOVE your work, and now reading this story of yours, man did it bring me to tears. What an amazing story. how nice it is when God is smiling down on us and gives us a second chance. You were able to find a wonderful man to accept you and your gourgeous Alexa without any hesitation. WOW! is all i can say. God Bless
Hi Lauren! Me again with another card from this sketch! LOL! I hope you can take a peek at it! Thank you for the great sketches too! I’m enjoying them
http://www.RandomCrafting.Blogspot.Com
Lauren—Happy Belated Anniversary. Thanks for the great sketch! Here’s mine:
http://nelsonramblings.blogspot.com/2008/08/rustic-branches.html
Happy Belated Anniversary – What a beautiful story of your lives. Very inspirational. God has a plan for all of us and it is easy to see He had someone perfect for you.
You are your family are blessed more love then many ever see. Cherish each other each and every day!
Thanks for sharing your feelings – it is always so nice to read the good stuff.
God Bless ~
Annette
Lauren,
I balled reading your anniversary post, all that Jason has meant to you, Alexa and your family. He truly is an awesome father and hubby! I too have an ex that rarely deals with his kids..I just don’t get how anyone could walk away from their kids…I wish you more lifetimes of happiness..
Gorgeous wedding !! Love the video!! Smiles, chris
sniffle, sniffle…you have an amazing husband…sniffle, sniffle
Finally got a chance to play with the sketch. Here is my card:
http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2008/08/cowboy.html
Lauren,
I have been so behind in looking at my favorite blogs, I’m so glad I took the to go back through everyone of yours. What a wonderful story! You are truly blessed and I am so thrilled for you and Alexa (And the other children also) but you know what I mean. Congratulations and Happy Belated Anniversary. Cheryl
Hi
just reading your story – what an amazing husband you have.
Happy Anniversay to you both.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story
Sally
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I envy you so much.. Me and my boyfriend, we are planning to get marry in Hawaii since He’s working there and i need to follow him soon. your wedding is so unique in a way brings out the best for both of you.. Congratulations..
I envy you so much.. Me and my boyfriend, we are planning to get marry in Hawaii since He’s working there and i need to follow him soon. your wedding is so unique in a way brings out the best for both of you.. Congratulations..
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