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We started off as FRIENDS....
Who would of guessed the little boy in the picture picking his nose would marry the little girl in the blue sweater with the cheeser smile?
If I would have told Travis in the 8th grade (when this picture was taken) that we would get married someday, do you think he would have smiled in this picture knowing it would be put in our wedding video?
Who would have guessed that my 'first date' would end up my husband?
Homecoming Sophomore year above and Senior year below. Travis got taller and I got shorter hair!
Junior Prom...This was the first time Travis told me "I LOVE YOU!"
As time when on we soon realized not only were we best friends but were falling in love. Now as I look back at these pictures I have to laugh. We look pretty little and super cheesy. Whenever I see highschool kids in love I always ask Travis, Did we look that silly? Of course we did, but who cares it was worth it!
Now the story behind this picture....Travis was such a good sport. I participated in a food drive for some organization and we had to dress up and go trick or treating for food items. So, I thought it would be funny for me to dress up in his football uniform and he could wear my cheer outfit. Looking back at this picture, what was I thinking making him dress up as a cheerleader? I should have known then it was True Love!
This is more normal! Cheering for Travis was so much fun, however it got to the point that I would spend most of the time yelling at the refs and watching him play....that I would forget to cheer. My cheer advisor actually threatened to bench me for yelling at the refs and not cheering! ooops! Travis cheered for me as well. He was a huge supporter of my volleyball career. Knowing good and well that I would be moving away right after highschool to play volleyball. 
I remember saying goodbye to him the night before I left for Texas. Ouch it was the hardest thing I think I have ever had to do. Harder than telling him goodbye at the airport for his mission. I didn't know if we'd end up together, but he did. He knew we were supposed to be together forever. 
AND HE WAS RIGHT!
(The night we got engaged)
So after his mission and my 3 years of college and volleyball we finally got married!
NOW SIX YEARS LATER(after we got married) and TWELVE YEARS LATER(after our first date) WE HAVE A FUN LITTLE FAMILY!
I couldn't ask for a better life! I LOVE YOU TRAVIS! Happy Anniversary!
15 comments:
how fun was that post?! i didn't realize you two were highschool "sweethearts"?!
SOOO much fun!
Congrats!!!
awh such a sweet little story.
Shanda that is so cute. You two just fit together perfect! It's wierd to see those highschool pictures, you both look so young.
Hey Shanda,
I'm the little girl on the right! I didn't know you were friends with Jared. Jason was at that party too. That is way too funny. Love your blog.
Jenny
That was hilarious seeing all of those pictures of you two! So cute!!
Happy Anniversary! Those were some nice pictures of y'all especially the one of Travis picking his nose. lol.
that was cute, happy anniversary to you guys! what day did you guys get married? we have close anniversary's:) those pictures take me right back to high school, you guys were so cute!
Happy Anniversary!
That was the most touching/cute post I've maybe ever seen! You two were always meant for each other. Michelle and I always knew it too:) Hope all is well back in Texas.. We miss you in utah!
this is such a cute post of your time together! I love it! I was always pretty confident that you two would end up together!
You know I was always cheering for him to marry you.. Someone has to keep him in line... I agree Shanda I couldn't have picked a better family to have as my cousins... They all mean the WORLD TO ME....AND I ADORE EVEN MORE THEIR SPOUSES..
what a sweet post! digging up old pictures is my favorite thing to do, you both looked so young back then! it was meant to be!
What a sweet story!! I didn't know that you married your high school sweetheart! What a great post! I love seeing pictures from "back then". Crazy how the time just flies right on by huh?!
Was it really that long ago that you had your first date? that makes us sound old. You guys are great for eachother. Happy Aniversary! Good luck this next year!!
Shanda, Could there be a cuter story of love!! I think my favorite picture is the first with Travis picking his nose in the back. Happy Anniversary it's crazy how fast time goes by when your surrounded with people you love.
I found your blog on Lyssa's and since my husband is at the Spurs game I decided it was a good time to do some blog-stalking and I absolutely loved this post. I'm so jealous that you look absolutely beautiful in all your pictures even in the middle school picture when most girls are in their awkward looking stage.
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