12 years...
....and two kids later! Tomorrow, October 7th, is our 12th wedding anniversary. We have 37 more years to go to catch up to my Mom & Dad! I love weddings, don't you? That's me up there in my gown. I picked October because it's my favorite month here in Bucks County PA. Imagine falling leaves, pumpkins, crisp air. Ok, now hold onto that thought and then picture this: cold, dreary and raining on my wedding day. WHAA!
12 years have went so fast. We met when I was just 15 at our high school...he was a junior, I was a sophomore. It was after school and I had just finished cheerleading practice, and went to the snack shop, the wrestling squad was working the stand *UGH*. But there was a cutie behind the stand....I placed my order, cookies and a Pepsi (nice, huh?) The cutie, with his dark Italian skin and hair, said to me "You have the bluest eyes I have ever seen"... that was his pick up line, I guess. I giggled nervously with my girlfriends, I mean a junior was flirting with me! After that, I would see him around school and driving his red mustang in the parking lot, he would stare at me and 
I just melted. We dated the next year and then broke up for 4 years! I ran into him at the mall (of all places, I hate the mall) he was by himself picking up a tux for a friend's wedding, I was with my friend. I came down the escalator engrossed in conversation with her, and there he was standing at the bottom, waiting... he already spotted me before I saw him. I happened to glance down and he was leaning on the rail just looking up at me, like Rhett Butler did to Scarlett in that famous scene from Gone With The Wind. We went out for dinner that night and got engaged 3 years later. He is a alot like my Dad , charismatic, gentle, kind and strong at the same time, a wonderful husband and father to our babies. A girl always marries someone like their Daddy, don't they? I know I did and feel so blessed. I hope our girl does the same. 37 more years, here we come!~ xo
From driving a red mustang without a care in the world, to becoming a father of two:
LOL! YOU look like a movie star in that picture(are you sure you aren't?!) I LOVE that hubby~What a guy!!! SO handsome & wonderful just like YOU (only you're beatiful!LOL) I may have to send him more peanut M&M's for just being so wonderful!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY my sweet friend! xoxo
Posted by: chris glynn | October 06, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Hi Tara, For some reason I thought you lived in CA...my sister lives in Bucks County...what a coincidence. Posey
Posted by: Posey | October 06, 2007 at 09:57 AM
CHILLBUMPS!!! What a story and that photo of you - WOW Girl - that is gorgeous! So dramatic. You have a very handsome hubby - terrific looking couple you make. Thanks for sharing your story and here's to the next 37 years!
Happy Anniversary!
Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | October 06, 2007 at 11:35 AM
How gorgeous you are! Your family is beautiful too. Happy anniversary & many more to come!
Posted by: Donna | October 06, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Congratulations on 12 years Tara! Your wedding photo is beautiful as is your family. I married my first love :~) We met when we were 13 and the rest is blissful history. It's not easy weathering the storms of marriage, so congrats on sticking together through it all. Hope you have a lovely day together!
Posted by: Jen | October 06, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Happy Anniversary! You were a beautiful bride, and have a lovely family!
:)
Posted by: Becca | October 06, 2007 at 01:02 PM
...tomorrow is my brother's 1st wedding anniversary :)
What a beautiful pic of you in your wedding gown - at first I thought it was from a magazine!
Happy Anniversary to you and your handsome hubby!
Posted by: Joy | October 06, 2007 at 01:34 PM
Hey, congrats! We were just 9 years in September. I told my hubby it felt more like 10... LOL. It's funny how we change and grow from the people we were into the people we are. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Jen Rizzo | October 06, 2007 at 01:41 PM
Happy Anniversary! You looks so pretty up there in your dress! I was married October 16th and it rained on my wedding day too! They say that is good luck. :)
Posted by: Sara Duckett | October 06, 2007 at 01:46 PM
You look absolutely stunning in your wedding dress!!!! (don't worry...it rained on my wedding day too :( Actually...it STORMED...lightning, thunder...everything!) Happy Anniversary and you have a handsome husband and all around beautiful family! Congratulations! :)
Posted by: Katy | October 06, 2007 at 01:58 PM
Happy Anniversary! I love your wedding dress! Our blessing ceremony was a perfect day in October just like the one you described! ~ Lynda
(p.s. - I found your blog through a link at Present Past Collection)
Posted by: Lynda | October 06, 2007 at 02:53 PM
You and your hubby have a good recipe for children! Congrats on your anniversary. Your bridal photo is divine and you really don't look like you've aged!
My hubby is from Burks County– Reading to be exact. He missed the food but he has definitely been converted by California weather.
Have a blessed day!
KJ
California
Posted by: KJ | October 06, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Oh wow, what a lovely story...so romantic! And what a wonderful family you have ~ you are so lucky!
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary!
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy ~ Shabby Roses Boutique | October 06, 2007 at 06:12 PM
That was the most adorable, sweet little love story. Congratulations for your wedding anniversary. Your bride photo is just stunning. Cherish all of your memories!
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa | October 06, 2007 at 07:05 PM
Hi Tara,
Your blog is so lovely..just like you and your family!! Congratulations on your many years together...and for many more...
Found you blog through Claudia; Paris Apt.
Smiles,
Jeannene
Posted by: Jeannene | October 06, 2007 at 08:05 PM
"....Oh yeah, can't say my blog Rocks..but i am just a (people person) and love to make them smile!!"
Congrats..for tomorrow! *CHEERS*
Posted by: Jeannene | October 06, 2007 at 08:11 PM
Congratulations! My husband Josh and I just celebrated our first anniversary on Oct. 1st!!! I had always hoped to marry in June because I thought it was the "perfect" month...but we didn't want to wait that long when we got engaged...and October ended up being beautiful! I am thrilled now that we can celebrate each year during this gorgeous month!
I love your blog...and your feature in Romantic Homes...it is my favorite section!
I just joined Make Mine Pink too and found your gorgeous website...I love everything!
~Alice
Posted by: Alice W. of Faded Rose Cottage | October 07, 2007 at 03:20 AM
Congratulations! my parents anniversary is Oct. 7 too...they have been married 65 years! Here's to many many more years together...
Posted by: Gail | October 07, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Enjoyed my visit to your blog. Gorgeous wedding picture of you and your "Rhett Butler" is very handsome indeed. Your kids are just as cute as can be. Congrats on your anniversary and may there be many more to come. Diane
Posted by: Diane | October 07, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Congratulations on 12 years Tara! You have such a beautiful family. And you are the most beautiful bride!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | October 07, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Happy Anniversary....happily ever after!
Posted by: Laurie | October 07, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Happy Anniversary! I love your blog.
Posted by: debi | October 07, 2007 at 04:18 PM
Wishing you and your handsome hubby the happiest of Anniversaries Tara darlin! What a nice story...you too seem to be just made for each~other. BTW...what a gorgeous bride you were! Lots of love for your special day~ Janet
Posted by: Janet | October 07, 2007 at 09:12 PM
Happy anniversary! And what a lovely story.
You have a beautiful little family.
Posted by: Kate | October 07, 2007 at 09:33 PM
Happy Anniversary! What a lovely wedding photo, love the sepia....and the darling photos of the children w/ their daddy. Here's to 12 years and 37+ more!
:)
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly | October 08, 2007 at 02:22 AM
Congratulations! What a wonderful history the two of you have, I hope you tell your story to your kids on your anniversary every year!
Wishing you lots and lots more happy joyful years together,
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | October 08, 2007 at 02:40 AM
Congrats! I too just celebrated my anniversary of nine years. Sept 26th. Love your blog and the wedding photo is breathtaking!
Amy :)
Posted by: Amy | October 08, 2007 at 07:47 AM
Congrats! I think one of your blogs should be devoted to you and your mom's tips and secrets to a happy and successful marriage! Hope you and your hubby had a wonderful day celebrating!
Posted by: Stacie | October 08, 2007 at 08:35 AM
What a sweet story! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Tina (travelingmama) | October 08, 2007 at 09:26 AM
That's a stunning wedding picture. Wow. Beautiful family too. Congratulations.
Posted by: Lisa | October 08, 2007 at 10:19 AM
gorgeous!
Happy Belated Anniversary!
Posted by: Trisha Evans | October 08, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Congratulations and best wishes for 37+ more years!
Posted by: sondra | October 08, 2007 at 11:56 AM
I always love to hear stories about how people meet and yours is great. I'm wishing you many, many more happy years with your sweetie!
Posted by: Jen | October 08, 2007 at 12:48 PM
Happy Anniversary! I loved the story of how you two met.... Very sweet.
Heres to the next 37 years!
Posted by: Donna | October 08, 2007 at 02:27 PM
Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful love story - and what a BEAUTIFUL couple you are! Here's to many more years of wedded bliss!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | October 08, 2007 at 03:28 PM
I am sorry I missed your anniversary! Have been myself but getting back to normal.
So, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and, at least, 37 more....
wishing love, health and happiness, always!
xoxoxoxoxo
fifi
Posted by: Fifi | October 09, 2007 at 03:49 PM
That's the most romantic wedding gown I've ever laid eyes on. Oh and WOW you have a gorgeous family and phew, what a hot husband.
Thank you for sharing your stories with us. I always look forward reading your blog.
K
p.s. Happy Anniversary & many, many more.
Posted by: K | October 13, 2007 at 08:53 PM
wow! funny I just found your blog and looked through it and saw this which is funny. I too was married on Oct 7, 1995!! we had our wedding overlooking Central Park and because the Pope had a mass you knew it would rain!! Congradulations on your twelve years also!! I have 2 children as well but both are boys. Love the blog!!
Ellen
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