Dear Husband,
Remember when…
We had lunch at this amazing fish and chip place in Noosa, Queensland, Australia in 2005? (our first vacation together to Australia!)
We declared these pancakes the best in the world, and Coco’s in Perth became our go-to breakfast place whenever we went back to Australia? (and ohmygoodness, the scrambled eggs with truffle oil was also divine!)
We loved these two? (I wonder how they are now in their new home)
We finally signed on the dotted line, 4 years after we met? (and how I love my cheongsam!)
You insisted I take a picture with our rented convertible on our honeymoon in Margaret River (Australia), even though it was FREEZING? (and how you also insisted on driving with the top down days later and I got sunburned?)
You told me I COULD cross this scary river when we went hiking? (was it also the same day my shoe got stuck in the mud and you thought it was the funniest thing ever?)
We fell in love with this boy on December 29, 2009?
We sat him down on the grass and he immediately lit up on our first family vacation in New Zealand?
We fell in love with our second boy on May 8, 2012? (what’s with our children and their tongues?)
We said one day we’ll be a family ? And now here we are, a family.
Thank you, Husband, for creating these moments with me.
Thank you, Kim of The G Is Silent for this Listicle inspiration – to honor a man in our lives with 10 happy memories. My husband and I have known each other for nearly 9 years, so we have MANY memories and moments, so it was hard to pick just 10. So I went with the ones for which we had pictures.
What’s your best memory with the man in your life?
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So sweet! I love seeing all the pictures and memories from your past & present!
Laura ‘s last awesome post..Get Out That Door
Thank you Laura! It was fun, digging through old pictures
your hubs is quite the hottie!
Not a Perfect Mom ‘s last awesome post..Do You Want a Do Over?
That he is!
I loved walking down memory lane with you
So sweet to see the pictures–your family is just beautiful.
Sarah Reinhart @littlewhitewhale ‘s last awesome post..the sunday spill–if you want happiness
Thank you! It was fun, looking through old pictures (I never realized how skinny I was and I never did appreciate my body then).
Oh my gosh, what a totally fantastic post. One of my favourites, for sure. And I love that you’re featuring his picture now and then – not only because he’s a hottie
but because I see your family so much more clearly with him in it. You are all so blessed.
Robin @ Farewell, Stranger ‘s last awesome post..Grace in Small Things: #4
Aw, thank you Robin! I only started ‘featuring’ him when I realized he didn’t mind as much as I thought he would.
Such a wonderful post and the memories you share with your husband. Love how you incorporated all the pictures.
Susi ‘s last awesome post..Instagram Sundays #10
Thank you Susi!!
Wow, what a lovely tribute to your husband. You have a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing this with us. Lovely picture, too!
Terri Sonoda ‘s last awesome post..Monday Listicles – Ten things I love about my Dad
Thank you Terri!
Ahhhh what a great post!!! I love the way you wrote this and the pictures add a very special touch.
Diane ‘s last awesome post.."Friday’s Fab Five"
Thank you Diane! Sometimes, pictures tell a better story than words.
I love this..memories + pictures=fantastic.
Robbie ‘s last awesome post..SOC: Telling My Story
Thank you Robbie!
Love each and every one of these. Isn’t love, family and life wonderful when we have the perfect partner?
Tonya ‘s last awesome post..Memories Of Daddy
Yes, exactly that. Thank you.
Girlfriend, your men are pretty darn handsome. I love this post. Hubby just sat down at my desk. going to go play remember when too! he won’t like it, but that’s ok, i will. lol
vanita ‘s last awesome post..Secret Mommy-hood Confession Saturday #2
Heh, thanks girl! Yes, do a ‘Remember when’!
I’m glad you did this with photos
It made me happy to experience those moments with visuals.
angela ‘s last awesome post..Book Reviews Around the Web
I think sometimes pictures tell the story much better than words.
Love this! It’s amazing how wonderful those moments can be with the right person by your side.
Kimberly ‘s last awesome post..Breathe In, Breathe Out
Thanks Kimsley!!
Love your love for your man. Nothing like pulling out an album to remember why you love your man. Also, how stunning are you in your photos!???
Stasha ‘s last awesome post..Monday Listicles
Ack, you’re too kind!!! I was all kinds of young in some of those pictures
Twitter: krrobi
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—Mama A,
you are so VERY beautiful.
inside & outside.
Fabulous. Love your kitty kats. <3
My Inner Chick ‘s last awesome post..Your Beautiful Emancipation
Thank you! You’re so sweet. And I miss those two kitty kats.
Ooohhh I am a terribly weepy mess reading this. Wow!!!! That pic of the two of you is just awesome, you both look so happy and then reading all your happy moments made me smile through the tears…honored for sure.
Love u sweetie! Xoxo
KIR ‘s last awesome post..Trifecta Weekend: I Cross that Bridge and Whisper; Lowenstein
Thank you for your kind words as always, Kir. Love you too! xo
What wonderful memories you have created! The baby is getting so big.
JDaniel4′s Mom ‘s last awesome post..Muffin Tin Monday- Friendship and the 4th of July
Yes, we have! And yes he is.
Beautiful post Alison.
Tara @ secretsofamomaholic.com ‘s last awesome post..Suddenly Lance Armstrong!
Thank you Tara.
Awww what great memories! It is so nice to look back at the journey that brought us here.
Natalie ‘s last awesome post..Let’s Hear It for the Girls!
It is, I loved looking through the old pictures.
I love this!
Thanks Christie!
Great list. I loved that you covered the past to the present.
thedoseofreality ‘s last awesome post..Top 12 Things I Learned At Disney World
Thank you, it was fun looking through old pictures.
Oh I love this! And the pictures of your boys are awesome!
Audrey ‘s last awesome post..Homemade Snickers – Pinterest I Did It #1
Thanks Audrey!
How sweet is this list Alison? I love how you peppered it with memories and photos!
Jackie ‘s last awesome post..Daddy’s Girl
Photos tell the story best! Thanks Jackie.
What a lovely post, Alison. Such memories keep families and marriages in tact. We remember what and who we fell in love with in the first place
jamie ‘s last awesome post..Pledge to Live Green
Yes, indeed Jamie, thank you!
Such a beautiful walk down memory lane! You have one beautiful family.
Barbara ‘s last awesome post..Dear Nathan….
Thanks Barbara!
I love your chiongsam too if I spelled that right. What great photos~what a cute couple you are and were – DO YOU EVER AGE?! And what’s with the baby tongue sticking out? Too, too cute.
Ado ‘s last awesome post..Dankeschön, Dad! 10 for My Alcoholic Dad
I do age! I just looked old for my age then
And yes, my boys do love sticking their tongues out. Just like mom.
What a wonderful list–beautiful family! I LOVE their tongues–hungry babies!
Jennifer Worrell ‘s last awesome post..It Takes Balls to Be on This Listicle
Hee! You think it’s hunger?
LOVE IT! Such a great list! Love the pictures!
Thank you Sara!
Awww such precious memories and those pictures are just priceless.
Thanks Maureen!
Very nice. As it turns out it is our 10 year anniversary today. I too have more than 10 great moments!
Carolyn ‘s last awesome post..First Comes Love
Happy 10th Anniversary, Carolyn!
Oh this is so sweet! I love the memories– and the pictures!
Ashley ‘s last awesome post..Choosing a social media network
Thank you Ashley, it was fun to do, this list.
Such amazing memories of a life you continue to build together. Love this so much.
Elaine ‘s last awesome post..Time together & MEM
Thank you Elaine!
Sweet post with adorable photos.
Christie ‘s last awesome post..A Liebster! What the heck is a Liebster?!?
Thank you Christie!
Twitter: Mommynanibooboo
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This post makes me realize I need to take more pictures. I love all these moments.
Also, baby tongues are the cutest.
Jenni Chiu ‘s last awesome post..Young Heidi Klum told me to use my tailbone.
Right? We are insane picture takers. Even more so with the boys now.
I loved going on this stroll down memory lane with you! You are a beautiful wife, mama & woman, Alison. What a wonderful family you have!!
Kristen ‘s last awesome post..Tween Sleep Troubles with Ask Doctor G
Aw, thanks Kristen, you’re the sweetest.
Such sweet memories!
Breanna ‘s last awesome post..Monday Listicles
Thank you Breanna!
Oh, Alison, that was such a beautiful post. My very favorite is the picture from your wedding. You are so lovely – thank you for sharing all of this.
Jessica ‘s last awesome post..Down on the Farm
Thank you Jessica! I loved my cheongsam
It’s always nice to take a trip down memory lane.
Jessica ‘s last awesome post..8 Seconds at the Reno Rodeo
Absolutely!
This is so beautiful! and awesome and fun
I love your take on this list and the pictures are fantastic!
Anna ‘s last awesome post..Saturday Confessions – Self Pitty and Passing Weather
Thank you Anna, it was fun to do, this list!
Dear Alison, what a sweet tribute to your husband. What special moments you’ve shared. And those baby pictures?! They look like the SAME baby!!
xo
Runnermom-jen ‘s last awesome post..Things That Make Me Smile
Thanks, Jen! We’ve had nearly 9 years together so there were MANY to choose from. Yes they did look alike didn’t they?
Thank you for treating us to these photo memories! Such great pics…from the delicious pancakes to the fuzzy kitties. And you look gorgeous in your cheongsam!
Jen {at} take2mommy ‘s last awesome post..10 Things I’m Dreading This Summer
Thanks Jen!
What a sweet note to your husband. You make me feel so poorly travelled too!
Leslie ‘s last awesome post..{Mama Monday} Nursery Reveal
Oh don’t feel that way! Australia is just close to us and his home country hence the many travels there.
Best job on the list this week Alison!!
Jamie ‘s last awesome post..a little inspiration
Aw thanks Jamie!
Those baby pictures are hysterical!! Just goes to show that they were probably in communication with each other the entire time…What nice memories you have. The pancakes made me hungry…and you made me want to go to Australia…
deborah l quinn ‘s last awesome post..vaginas
I wasn’t surprised at all when #2 stuck his tongue out shortly after he was born! And you should absolutely go to Australia!
Twitter: beeswithhoney
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Aw, I loved this trip down memory lane. You were even more beautiful before your children. Loved seeing you and the hubs. Loved how you wrote this.
And now, you’re definitely a family♥.
Bruna ‘s last awesome post..words to remember
Thank you Bruna, we absolutely are.
How funny, I’ve had quite similar experiences with my husband, especially the part about convincing me to cross a river, losing a shoe and laughing at me except that we were in Hawaii. What a wonderful tribute to your husband. Sounds like you all have had some fabulous times together.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf ‘s last awesome post..Back on the water: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
Haha!! Hawaii is definitely more glamorous than that mountain we were hiking in Malaysia
It’s so fun to take this trip through memory lane with you. I love your cheongsam too.
Lady Jennie ‘s last awesome post..Farms Are Dusty
Thanks Jennie! Now, if only I can fit into it again……
Twitter: FotoFriendlyMom
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I love this post! It sounds like you and your husband have had a wonderful life together so far
Cassie ‘s last awesome post..Date Day Out!
So far, yes!
What a sweet post (saw you over at Sits).
Michelle @ ocm ‘s last awesome post..Quarterly Top Five photos….of ma-girls!
Thanks Michelle, for coming by!
You two are such a cute couple! Isn’t it amazing to think back about all the plans and dreams you make together as a couple before they are a reality? Some plans worked out while others changed. We have fun talking about these things from time to time
Erin ‘s last awesome post..How I spent $180.00 in under 3 hours
Oh yes, for sure! I still remember how idealistic and carefree we were back then
I love this idea! I may have to jack it for a future blog concept.
And you looked absolutely beautiful on your wedding day!
Kristin @ What She Said ‘s last awesome post..Ghost of Blogging Past, I Invoke Thee
Oh, do it! Would love to see your memories.
And thank you.
Such happy moments!
Before kids seems like another lifetime to me- does it for you, too?
Shell ‘s last awesome post..#100Cars for Good
Oh gosh yes, an absolute lifetime!
You are a beautiful family.
And there is always love when food is concerned.
Heck, I’d marry the cupcakes I made an hour ago if I could. Instead I will maul them with my mouth.
Kimberly ‘s last awesome post..A Grand Time Just Around The Bend
Thank you my friend. And there is no one else I know who says things like mauling cupcakes with her mouth. Love you. xo
So cute. Love the pictures and the memories!
Natalie @MamaTrack ‘s last awesome post..Seven Months
wow this is breathtakingly, spine-tinglingly LOVE in action. thank you for reminding us how to be this way with others.
sarah xx
sarahwaldin ‘s last awesome post..Setting your GPS for a destination YOU want.
Thanks Sarah!
This is so beautiful. You have a lovely husband and family. You’re such a lucky girl!
Jessica ‘s last awesome post..8 Months| I’ll be the one to remember this
I absolutely am!
Your husband is handsome!
Favorite memory with my husband: extremely difficult to choose since we’ve know each other for 14 years. Perhaps that time when he insisted on rescueing two baby-owls in Xanten. That was I was sure he was the guy for me, a man who is willing to get bitten and scratched to rescue an animal in need is a good guy.
About the cats : I hope you where not offended by my answer on your comment. I meant to be funny bit it come out all wrong. My sincere apologies.
Tinne from Tantrums and Tomatoes ‘s last awesome post..How to make your sure you enjoy your glass of wine to full effect.
My husband once drove with me nearly 200 miles one night to rescue a kitten I saw at a rest stop on the way back from a funeral, a few hours out from where we live. I was going on and on about it and he said, “Do you want to go and get it?” We ended up returning with THREE kittens!
(and no, I wasn’t offended at all!)
Twitter: euregirlsandboy
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Oh, Alison, it’s so perfect. I love all these older pictures of you and your husband – you’re so beautiful. I’m happy for you that you have such a wonderful family!
Katie E ‘s last awesome post..Flying with a Toddler #iPPP
Thank you Katie!
oh this makes my heart happy.
and a bit jealous. you have been to some AWESOME places!
Katie ‘s last awesome post..rain, rain, go away. on second thought…
I’m really lucky, I have! Especially when I was working for Nike in marketing – I traveled A LOT. The only part of working I miss.
I love this post! You are so romantic haha!
By the way, I know that you have received the Versatile Blog Awards from other fellow bloggers before but I wanted to pass this award to you (again!).. I have announced it here: http://www.mywanderingstory.com/2012/06/versatile-blogger-award.html
I guess I am hooked to your blog now!! Handsome boys you have there!
Thanks Christine, for your kind comment and the award!
This is so absolutely sweet… and a great listicle! Love the tongue pictures of Baby 1 and 2!
Ellen ‘s last awesome post..Can you please hand over that spork?
Thanks Ellen!
What an absolutely gorgeous tribute to your guy, your life, your love. xo
Galit Breen ‘s last awesome post..So Very Sorry
Thank you. I feel like sometimes appreciation for my husband doesn’t come often enough, with me getting lost in the day-to-day. Doing this was good. For me. xo
Awwww. This was lovely.
tracey ‘s last awesome post..Take a Break
Thank you Tracey.
What a great montage! And I did not picture your husband to look like that. You guys make such a cute family!!
Thank you France!