7 Years With Mark!

On this day 7 years ago, Mark and I started dating. That is the day that we decided that we were more then just hanging out, but that we were actually dating. AND since nothing is ever official till it is put on Facebook we changed our status to "in a relationship".

Mark and I have had some great times together. He is a wonderful man that I am so happy I get to share my life with. He is my very best friend. He calms me down when I get crazy. He is there for me when I am down and always willing to listen to me. Which if you know me is often. (I like to talk ;)) I am very blessed to be able to share my life with him and look forward to the coming years together. Here is a pictorial  glimpse into the last 7 years together.

We met in the Kansas State University marching band.  "The Pride" of wildcat land. (This is where I slyly say a "Thank You" to my mom for pushing me to be in a marching band all those years. I wouldn't have met Mark if I had quit any of the number of times I tried.)

Our first photo together at the 2004 band banquet. Terry, our section leader, had spent the whole marching season saying we should get together. Guess that was a good call.




The next year neither of us were in band. So we got to just hang out and go to football games with friends. This is us tailgating before a game.

Christmas 2005. That night it had been snowing so hard. We went to my mom's cousin's wedding and poor Mark had to drive my mom, my grandmother, and I heavy snow to the wedding. 

On our one year anniversary we went to Sears and got or photos taken. 

At the Steel Ring, an organization I was in, dinner. 

My college graduation!

Visiting each other during the 1.5 years we did long distance between my graduation and Marks graduation.

Mark graduation from college. (I couldn't find one with me in it quickly.)

We are both members of the Oder of the Engineer.

Mark and I both really enjoy fine dining. This is us in 2009 at the French Room during Dallas restaurant week.

On our first Valentines's day, just 2 days after we starting dating, Mark got me this stuffed animal named Domanic. Little did I know then that 4 and a half years later Mark would use Dommi to propose to me.

Engagement Photos!

Wedding Photos!

We honeymooned in Napa! It was amazing!

Since we got married almost 2 years ago we have done so much! We have been on a cruise to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. We purchased a home and added a puppy to our family. We have so much and I love being able to share it with my best friend. 

Signing for our first home.

Picking up Dutch from the breeder. (I will post a whole bunch more photos of Dutch in a week. We will have had Dutch for a whole year then.)

Mark I love you more and more every day. I am so happy to be sharing my life with you. The last 7 years have flown by. I can't wait to spend the next 7 with you!