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18 Years

jennifer · October 8, 2012 · 10 Comments

We lived across the hall from each other during our freshman year at Syracuse.
You helped me set up my Mac Performa 637.
I still can’t convince you to switch to Apple.
Our wedding anniversary has always been secondary to today.
We went on our first date 18 years ago to the O & O (Olive & Orange, a restaurant). I think it’s a bank now.
We walked around the quad and sat on a bench and talked. And talked.
You proposed to me on the same bench 5 years later. We were married in the chapel, walking distance from the bench, 2 years later.
We’ve now spent half our lives together.
We’ve moved across the country and back. Countless adventures. 2 amazing kids. 3 dogs.
You’ve seen it all from me – the good, the bad and the ugly. And, yet, you’re still my biggest supporter.
You get me. And that’s all I’ve ever wanted or needed.
I love you, Babe. Happy 18 years.

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Life 18 year anniversary, love, Matt, Syracuse University

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  1. Jenn says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Happy Anniversary!

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    • anotherjennifer says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Thanks, Jenn!

      Reply
  2. Jenn says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:27 am

    Happy HAPPY Anniversary!!!!

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    • anotherjennifer says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:47 am

      Thanks, Jenn! Hope you’re having fun on your road trip!

      Reply
  3. Matt Barbour says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:33 am

    One of life’s greatest experiences is meeting the woman of your dreams. 18 years ago today I was blessed with the date that would change the course of my life. No one could have ever imagined that an evening at the Olive & Orange could have turned into something so grand. To pay tribute to the unbelievable and utterly enjoyable ride that began that day I wanted to share with you the first 18 ideas/words/phrases that come to me as I think about you. So in no particular order, here is my tribute to you.
    1 Unconditional love
    2 Inspirational spirit
    3 Damn sexy
    4 Syracuse
    5 Denver
    6 London and Europe
    7 Thinker and doer
    8 Caring and dedicated mother
    9 Adventurer
    10 Companion
    11 Dedicated wife
    12 Socially responsible
    13 Open hearted
    14 Determined woman
    15 Talented writer
    16 Creative
    17 Soul mate
    18 My Bear
    And yes I am an accountant so they needed to be numbered. I love you so dearly and look forward to the future we will share together.
    Love – Matt

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    • anotherjennifer says

      October 8, 2012 at 8:36 am

      Love you more than words!
      Not a bad post for an accountant. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    October 8, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Happy anniversary! Your accountant has some mad word skills! He’s a keeper, even if he doesn’t use a Mac.

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    • anotherjennifer says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Haha! I agree. 🙂

      Reply
  5. dumb mom says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    18 years! That’s awesome. Congrats! And love the old pics!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      October 9, 2012 at 8:07 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply

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