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Home » 24 years ago today we said “I Do”

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24 years ago today we said “I Do”

This is us 24 years ago today!! I realize we look like we are about 16 years old in these pictures but actually I was 24 and he was 22. Yeah I robbed the craddle!Our life together has been more than I could have ever hoped for. We have experienced many things in our life together. We are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters.

We enjoy being in the outdoors and spending time with our family.
We enjoy our everyday life together as husband and wife.

Mike is my best friend!

My lover


My eternal companion.


He brings me so much joy and adventure.
Romance and fun

We love, laugh and make the most of each day together.

We have traveled the world and hope to see much more of it….

But the place we love to be the most is in our own backyard watching the sunset and dreaming about tomorrow.

Love ya….. Hun

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  1. Kimberly says

    December 1, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    Arrrgh!! This is too sweet for words!! Congratulations! You two lovebirds are an inspiration.

    Reply
  2. Kari&Kids says

    November 27, 2008 at 5:15 am

    Karin, happy anniversary! You have a beautiful family, and are truly a remarkable person and friend. I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your whole family. Enjoy! Kari

    Reply
  3. Cottage Magpie says

    November 22, 2008 at 2:59 am

    Oh my gosh you guys are the cutest ever!!!!
    ~Angela 🙂

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  4. Susan S. says

    November 21, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Congratulations on building a wonderful life together! You are blessed!

    Reply
  5. Sue says

    November 21, 2008 at 3:10 am

    Happy Aniiversary to you and Mike a few days late…you have a lovely family.

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  6. Liz says

    November 20, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Karen, this is such a beautiful post! Makes me want to hug my husband right now!

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    November 20, 2008 at 1:17 am

    I’m not sure why but this brought tears to your old mom. It is so absolutely wonderful to have watched the two of you growing more in love each year. You are certainly an inspiration and such a great example for your daughters, and all who know you.
    Congratulations to two of my precious kids. I love you to pieces and can’t wait till Sat.
    Love, love, love,
    MOM

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  8. Jen r. says

    November 20, 2008 at 12:16 am

    Congrats on your anniversary! You both look wonderfully happy!

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  9. Shauna says

    November 19, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Happy Anniversary! What a sweet post! Enjoy one another and the love you share today, and every day.

    hugs!

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  10. Heidi says

    November 19, 2008 at 4:31 am

    Oh, my gosh, Karen– you guys are SOOOOOO cute!!! Congrats to 2 of the greatest people I know! I LOVE that last pic, by the way! So adorable!

    Reply
  11. Cathleen Farrell says

    November 19, 2008 at 4:29 am

    Congratulations to you both!! My husband and i have 31 well earned years… Wow, time flys bye when your having fun!!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Christina says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    Karin, what a small blogging world it is. This is Christina (Griffith) Palmer from the gold old Bloomington 6th Ward days!! How the heck are you. I came across your blog and was looking at the pictures of you and your hubby and thought hmmmmm they look sorta familiar. Anyhoo, I guess I will add your blog to my list of blogs to stalk!! Tell Mike Hi!

    Reply
  13. Meghan says

    November 18, 2008 at 4:28 pm

    Congrats!!!!!!!
    That is very much the accomplishment in this day & age's society.
    Good for you guys!

    Reply
  14. Jaime says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    Wow Congrats! That’s aweosome.

    Reply
  15. The family says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:53 am

    What an awesome post. I love the family pictures.

    Reply
  16. tardevil says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:47 am

    Awwwwwwwwwww!!!! How sweet is that? Congratulations! You posted some really nice photos of you & your family!

    Reply

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