Oh happy day!

Eleven years ago this August Matt and I got married. We had watched our video a handful of times that first year and all of a sudden the video vanished. Literally. I pulled apart our home at the time, but couldn't find it. I didn't panic. I just figured that it'd show up when we moved. It didn't. Well if it wasn't at our house, then it had to be at my parent's house, right??? Nope. No such luck. They've also moved, and when they did, we went through everything with a fine tooth comb. The video never showed up. I've thought about it over the years, wishing I could see it one more time, but also realizing it was gone, and I was out of ideas where it could be.

As Katherine has gotten older she's asked me about my wedding -- wanting to see my dress, the pictures and the video. I had to explain to her that somehow the video got lost and I've looked everywhere, but it's gone. She was disappointed, but I told her that maybe some day it would show up.

As luck would have it, when we were in LeMars this past weekend, I ran into a guy who graduated a year after I did. It was his father who shot and edited the video, so I had to ask if there was ANY chance his dad might still have it in the archives. He told me that he didn't know for sure, but he thought his dad had almost all the videos he's shot over the years, and would guess mine would be there too. I was instantly giddy at the thought of getting my hands on the video, and being able to watch it with family and friends.

Anyway, I got a message on Facebook today (Oh how I love my Facebook!!) stating that my wedding video did exist, and his dad could put it on DVD for me. (It was originally on VHS tape back in the day -- wow, don't I feel old!! LOL!). I AM THRILLED! I can't wait to see it. I haven't seen that video in over 10 years, and it's about time I do!!

It's crazy -- I wish I could say my memories are perfectly clear of that day, but sadly they're not. One of the things I CLEARLY remember is standing at the alter, trying to say my vows, but couldn't get a word out. Literally. I. could. not. talk. At the time it seemed like I stood up there in silence forever, but I'm sure in reality I'm sure it was only a minute or so.... which is still A LONG time!! I'm pretty sure my mom started to panic! LOL. Anyway, I can't wait to see it! I can't wait to watch Katherine's face as she watches it. I can't wait to hear Matt's perspective of that day. I can't wait to see our family and friends. I CAN'T WAIT!!

Troy and Andrea share the same anniversary as we do, so I'm thinking of hosting a little viewing party in August, and inviting all our neighborhood friends. We can watch everyone's wedding video, drink a little wine and have some good laughs. AAAAHHH, doesn't that sound like fun????