Thursday, May 30, 2013

Anniversary Mush!

A story in pictures:


 I met my husband when I was 19 and he was 21. 



 When we started dating, it was his senior year and my sophomore year.  That meant we were together for about eight months before diving into two years of long-distance.  But we still found time to have fun together.


Four years ago today, we got married.  I was 23 and he was 25.  (My students freak out when they find out how young I was...but when you know, you know.)  Since we come from different religious backgrounds, we got married in a chapel on our college campus.  The officiant: an English professor we had in common!



During my first year of teaching, some of my kids Googled me and found this picture of us walking down the aisle.  They said, "Miss.  You're on the internet.  Your face looks weird."  
I said, "I know guys.  That's what it looks like when I'm happy."  (That first year of teaching was rough.  My students now might think that face looks more familiar.)


 We had the world's greatest party to celebrate.  Our friends and family contributed their unique talents:

Making amazing clay cake toppers (seriously, it's the spitting image of us!)


Getting the party going (in case you're wondering, this is "Livin' On A Prayer")


 And being ready to dance the night away!


We went on our honeymoon to Ireland, where we ate awesome doughnuts, stayed up late, met some of my family members who still live there, and enjoyed more general tomfoolery.


Since then, we've had four amazing years together.  I look forward to all the rest!




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11 comments:

  1. Erin L. FunkMay 30, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Happy anniversary to you and Mr. S! I love that you guys were married by one of your English professors, and I'm SO jealous that you honeymooned in Ireland. My boys and I really want to go there sometime. Thanks for sharing these pictures, and I wish you many more happy years together!

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    1. Mrs. SilversteinMay 31, 2013 at 11:35 AM

      Thanks! That Ireland trip was pretty amazing...we actually visited the farm where my great-grandmother grew up. (And hung around Dublin for a few days, just for fun.).

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  2. Jaime MorrowMay 31, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Yay! Happy Anniversary to you both! And I love the pictures, Jess. :-) Hope you guys had a great day.

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    1. Mrs. SilversteinMay 31, 2013 at 11:36 AM

      Thanks :). It was a fun but low-key celebration; since he had to work late, we've declared this our Anniversary Month! More festivities to come :)

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  3. ElodieMay 31, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Awwwwwwwww! You guys are adorable! And you always look like you´re having a blast together. Those pictures are great :-)
    Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby! Wishing you many more anniversaries together :-)

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    1. Mrs. SilversteinMay 31, 2013 at 11:37 AM

      Yeah, we have fun! Nerdy fun, usually at home, but fun nonetheless :)

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  4. Rebecca BMay 31, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing your sweet story in pictures--you guys are adorable, and you look so happy. Happy Anniversary, and I wish you many more!

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    1. Mrs. SilversteinMay 31, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      Thanks! He definitely makes me happy--I spend a LOT of the time we're together laughing.

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  5. Katy UppermanMay 31, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    This is the sweetest! I love that your English prof was the officiant... So cool. Thanks for sharing all of your lovely photos and your romantic story, and happy anniversary!

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    1. Mrs. SilversteinJune 1, 2013 at 4:37 PM

      Thanks! We also put sharing books into our vows. It was a nerdy wedding all around :)

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  6. Ghenet MyrthilJune 3, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Aww, you guys are adorable! Happy Anniversary!!! My husband and I also met in college (we were both freshman). :)

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