7 years of N+V

in the chapel at the alkire when we first met -- you knew 2/04

in 2 different states during our first fight -- i knew 7/04

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in the primary room at summit grove -- we knew 8/04

that we'd find a modest box and make it our home

that there were babies that were to be ours

that there were years to spend

and that we'd be together -- for all of it.

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you bought a ring

you flew out and asked me in the rain, while taking our engagements

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seven years since roses and sunrise, sunset

seven years since morningside manor

seven years since our dear friends gathered

and sweet promises made

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5 beautiful combinations of each of us

5 crazy personalities that somehow are "just like" each of us

5 interesting nesting periods, involving lots of trash bags

15+ room renovations, all with a smile

3 vehicles to get us all where we need to be

3 jobs and the ups and downs that were/are a part of our lives

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no sign of the "7 year itch"

each of us grateful for the other, everyday

constant rediscovery of each other, and loving the mate more and more

happy anniversary, love

:)