22 things..

~It was love at first sight at the ripe old age of 14.



~I saw him walk into youth group and *knew* I would date him.



~We were both dating other people at the time(I know, at 14- sheesh!) so we became best friends.



~We finally went out on a double date with my best friend and her boyfriend. (Thanks Denise!)



~We were literally inseparateable from that first date on.
We still are.



~We dated a year, were engaged almost a year before we married.



~ He cried when he saw me walk down the aisle.



~We were married at his parents home in VA.



~We lived on love ( it can be done!) because we had no money, and we were HAPPY.



~We wanted six kids.



~We've stopped at 4. :)



~ We had 2 boys right away, and learned to parent them together, while still babies ourselves.



~He is extremely thoughtful, affectionate and romantic.



~He would spend his very last dime on something that he wanted to buy me.



~He loves me unconditionally, and laughs at my quirks instead of getting annoyed by them.



~He is the best father I have ever seen. Ever.



~He works hard to be successful to provide for our family.



~His sons are his best friends.



~His daughters adore him.



~His love for God is evident in every decision he makes.



~He is my best friend, my one true love, and I am privileged to be his wife.



~Today, I have been married happily to the love of my life for 22 years. I am so blessed!




Happy Anniversary Sweetie! I love you!

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    I am crying! What a beautiful, loving tribute. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I love you both and your family SO MUCH!!! Have a wonderful time tonight!
    Love you!
    You know who!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    I am crying!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY my dear friends! What a beautiful tribute to love as it should be. I know that me and (you know who) will say those things once a gain. Have a WONDERFUL time tonight. Wish I was there to help Yo and RyRy watch A-Train and Baby G. Love you all so much!
    You know who this is!

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  3. HennHouseFebruary 9, 2008 at 4:46 PM

    Happy anniversary, and a raised glass to the next 22 years.

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  4. Forever Yours....February 10, 2008 at 12:45 PM

    Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Claxton!
    ♥,
    Camille

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