Eleven years ago today, at a little after noon on the hottest Saturday of the summer, this is where I was.
I’m the one in white at the front of the church.
A lot of things have changed in the last eleven years, but the thing that remains the same is that there is no one else I would rather spend my life with than him.
It’s been fun. It’s been hard. Most of all, it’s been an adventure.
We’ve laughed a lot and cried a little. We’ve learned what it really means to love someone for better or for worse.
It’s been more than I could have hoped for or imagined and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
I love you, P.
You’re still the one.
Jackie says:
Happy Anniversary! Congrats on making it this long!!!
August 16th, 2008 at 4:56 am
Diane J. says:
Now you got me thinking “Still”, Lionel Richie, and “Still the One”, Orleans. Yeah, I’m dating myself here.
BIG wedding! Happy 11th, Melanie and Capital P. May your next 11 years be even happier.
Love and hugs,
Diane
PS: My birthday is Oct. 23rd and my anniversary is Oct. 25th, so we have that in common: bday and ann. very close together.
August 16th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Cindy- Still His Girl says:
Happy Anniversary! So many birthdays and celebrations in August, huh? I’d be broke and fat from all that celebrating.
August 16th, 2008 at 6:51 am
kristi says:
Happy Anniversary to you both! May you have many, many more!
August 16th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Kelli says:
Happy Anniversary! May God bless your marriage for many many more years!
August 16th, 2008 at 7:29 am
KELLI says:
May the next 111 be just as great, if not better.
August 16th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Shelly McCabe says:
Congrats P and Big Mama! I hope y’all have a wonderful anniversary and many more together. I feel the same way about my dh. I can’t imagine him not being in my life.
August 16th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Lindsey says:
Congrats! I hope the day is very special!
August 16th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Mari T aylor says:
Happy Anniversay!
August 16th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Indiana Keetha says:
This made me go “Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww’
Congratulations and happy Anniversary.
And now let’s all sing together - - - -
“Still the one - - -”
August 16th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Jan says:
What is it about Texans that makes us think summer weddings are a good idea? We *know* how hot it is going to be, and how hot wearing our best clothes will be (and don’t even think about the bride in all her flaming white glory), and that the flowers will wilt, and the cake icing will melt, and the ice will disappear before the punch is cooler than lukewarm, but we do it anyway.
Lovely church. Can we have a closeup of you and P on the day?
Jan
August 16th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Julie H. says:
Let the good time keep on rolling! Happpy Anniversary! Take care, Julie
August 16th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Joanne (The SImple Wife) says:
Happy anniversary!
August 16th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Darlene says:
Happy Anniversary! Ours was on the 10th, we celebrated 12 years.
I hope you all enjoy many more!
August 16th, 2008 at 8:54 am
cindi weber says:
yes, it was a hot day…as we married OUTside on the banks of the guadalupe at 10am.
congrats, melanie and P!
luv,
cindi
August 16th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Sufficient Grace says:
Happy Anniversary!!!! Hope that today is wonderful and many congratulations!!
Wow….August is really a milestone month in y’alls house….good, fun memories and events to celebrate!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Carolina Mama says:
Happy Anniversary! Blessings on your marriage!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Barbara H. says:
Happy Anniversary!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Tasha says:
Happy Aniversary.I wonder if we will ever find out P’s full name.Is he working under cover over at the Bass Pro Shop?;)
August 16th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Jesica says:
Happy Anniversary!
It’s mine, too. Five years. :o) Thanks for sharing with us.
August 16th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Kelly says:
Awwwwww….this is so sweet!
Happy anniversary!!!!!!!!!
August 16th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Wendy Darling says:
Happy Anniversary, and we wish for you MANY more happy years together.
August 16th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memories says:
It’s nice to hear someone say, “Still the one…” after 11 years. Happy Anniversary, P and Big Mama!
August 16th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Jenna says:
Well, if that’s not the sweetest thing I have ever read I don’t know what is! Happy Anniversary!!!
August 16th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Barb @ A Chelsea Morning says:
It’s just a cryin’ shame you couldn’t find a bigger and nicer place to get married. You poor thing.
Happy Anniversary, you two.
August 16th, 2008 at 10:39 am
r r mama says:
Happy Anniversary! Many, many more. Have a wonderful day.
August 16th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Lolli says:
Today is also my wedding anniversary (it was hottest day that year for us too) and my birthday is in August too! Have a great celebration today!
August 16th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Inna says:
Happy Anniversary!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Racer says:
Love the church. Happy 11 Big Mama and P!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Judy says:
Happy 11th!!
Love to see some more wedding pictures…blast from the past!!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Grafted Branch@Restoring the Years says:
Congratulations! You had a big wedding. Wow!
Is that a church here in town? Because my first thought is, “my choir must sing under that vaulted ceiling!”
August 16th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Linda says:
Happy Anniversary to both of you!! After 41 years I can tell you - it only gets better.
August 16th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Kate says:
Happy Anniversary! Did you and Sarah know already that you share the exact same anniversary, including the year??
August 16th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Brickhouse says:
Congrats you two! I am really in awe of you. I always enjoy your posts about P. Your marriage is blessed. You have an acceptance and appreciation for each other that will withstand the tests of time. I believe that and you give me faith!
Kiss P and toast to many wonderful years ahead. Enjoy the ride.
August 16th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Shannon White says:
And may God bless another 11 years!
August 16th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Linda says:
Oh! Happy Anniversary! God bless you both.
August 16th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Addie says:
Happy Anniversary you two!
August 16th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates says:
Happy Anniversary! It goes by so fast, doesn’t it? We’re going to be hitting 16 years in a couple of months!
August 16th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
PJ says:
Gorgeous church!!! Your wedding album must be awesome! Congrats on 11 years. After almost 39 years, I wouldn’t trade him for all the tea in China. (to use my grandma’s favorite metaphor.)
August 16th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Smelling Coffee says:
Congratulations. May the Lord bless you with many more 11 years together!
August 16th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Amanda says:
Oh my word, that sanctuary is gorgeous!!! I can’t see you real well but I know by faith that you are too. Happy anniversary to you and P!
August 16th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Holly Smith says:
That’s one of our songs, too. Good memories at A&M to “Still the One” with my Chris.
Happy Anniversary y’all! May the next 11-ty-hundred years be so filled with joy and love and a heart for the LORD and one another.
What a blessed girl, Caroline is to have such parents!!
August 16th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Wendy Darling says:
That is a BEAUTIFUL picture of you and P.
Thank you for sharing. 
August 16th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Lori says:
Wishing you a very Happy Anniversary!
Blessings,
Lori
August 16th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Sufficient Grace says:
I LOVE your wedding dress!!! Beautiful photo!
August 16th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
angela says:
Happy Anniversary to you! We share it with many others.
It’s my anniversary too, 5 years.
http://hanke-family.blogspot.com/2008/08/10-5.html
August 16th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Kellye says:
Happy Anniversary - Hope it is a great weekend. Proud of you two for hanging in there. Marriage is not always easy but so worth it in the long run!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Lynn says:
Keep on keeping on………it truly is for better or worse. And now I appreciate the sickness and health part! TRULY. My parents just celebrated 67 years and my hubby and I 37. It’s always and forever a lot of work. But way worth it.
August 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
lavonda says:
Happy Anniversary!!!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Amy says:
Aw. Happy Anniversary! Ours is August 12th, so I hear ya on it being a rather… warm wedding day!
August 16th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
TNS says:
Beautiful in every way. Happy Anniversary!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Linds says:
Happy Anniversary to you both!
August 17th, 2008 at 2:07 am
Rebecca says:
What a beautiful picture! Happy Anniversary!
August 17th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Tater Mama says:
You’ve had many happy occasions to write about in August! Thanks for sharing them with us. Happy Anniversary!
Tater Tot was sitting in my lap a minute ago and saw the picture of you and P. and he said, “Wow!”
August 17th, 2008 at 11:04 am
bee says:
You were a beautiful bride. Happy Anniversary!
August 17th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Sunni says:
Happy Anniversary! That church is beautiful!
August 17th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
beverlydru says:
Tears at the beauty. I’m hoping pre-tears will circumvent a gusher. Labor Day weekend heralds the marriage of our son and the celebration of our 30th anniversary. God is good. Understatement of the century.
August 17th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Kris says:
Happy Anniversary and happy belated birthday too!
August 17th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Holly says:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! love the pictures…our 10th anniversary was on the 15th and it was HOT in Waco, Texas that day!!;;)
August 17th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Trish says:
What beautiful wedding pictures! Happy Anniversary! You guys looked great and still do. Isn’t God so good to bring someone to love you into your life? You guys have an amazing daughter and I wish you two the best for years to come.
August 17th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Headless Mom says:
Awesome!
We’re right behind you-November will be 11 for us!
August 18th, 2008 at 12:54 am
Linda at 2nd Cup says:
Don’t you wish you could time travel backto see the look on his face when someone told him, “Someday, your bride will be known as ‘Big Mama’ to multitudes.”
August 18th, 2008 at 6:50 am
edj says:
Ha! I love Linda’s comment!
Happy Anniversary, a couple of days late. Ours was yesterday.
August 18th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Ruth says:
Hey, we share the same wedding date! Only, ours is 2003 so we celebrated our 5th this year. Happy Anniversary to you!
(LOOOOOVE your blog.)
August 18th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Elaine says:
You were brave enough to get married in Texas in August?! WOW!
Happy (belated) Anniversary!
August 19th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Lindsee says:
This is precious! Happy “late” Anniversary!
August 19th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Rena says:
Stunning!
No other words….Stunning!
Happy Anniversary…belated.
Rena
August 19th, 2008 at 11:23 pm