Friday, March 14, 2008

My Prince....


September 30, 2000...

Engagement Pics, June 2000...

Honeymoon in Puerto Vallarte...

Our first born son; Maverick...

Our family today; March 08...

I know, it's been awhile. This past month has really flown by, and I've come to the realization that we're having another child 6 weeks from today. It freaked me out because I realized all the things that I haven't done yet. I've been scrambling around trying to do things that should have been done 2 months ago. Colt and I are going to work in her room this weekend; there's a lot of sanding and painting to be done, but we're down to the wire. Anyway, other than being fat, I feel really good, but am SO ready for this to happen.
On another note, I was supposed to write this blog last month, but just got the pictures scanned in. A lot of people don't know much about Colt or how we met...so here goes!



I graduated Dec of 98 and moved to Dallas to teach in Garland. About that same time, Colt moved to Lubbock and was living with his sister, right across the street from Jason Copeland, Josh Bailey and Justin Brown. For the next few months, Jason was always telling me about "his buddy Colt", I said NO WAY, he's too young and I'm not hooking up with anybody that you would recommend. When school got out in June, I came home to visit and was on my way to see Jason and Josh who were across the street at Colt's house. I walked in (meeting him for the first time) to find him in his dirty work clothes, backwards baseball hat, eating supper on a TV tray. I immediately thought he's really cute, but he was rather preoccupied with his food. That night, several of us went to midnight rodeo, and he technically was there with someone else, but that's a long story :) I don't know what it was, but I decided that there was just something about him and I GENUINELY tried to stay away from him, but we ended up innocently dancing. This was a Thursday night in June of 99, he kissed me on Saturday, we decided to start dating the next week, he moved to Dallas in August, he proposed the next May of 2000 and we were married Sept of 2000. Talk about a whirlwind romance; it's hard to believe that we've been together 9 years this June. I can't think of anyone who thought it was a good idea that we got married. In fact, a few of my guy friends pulled him aside and gave him "a talk!" Everyone loved him, just not with me. I guess I should have been given a little more credit because here we are, 9 years, 2 dogs, 2 kids and several pounds later...happier than I would have EVER imagined. He truly is my best friend and we really do love each other more every day. All I need it a white picket fence and the fairytale would be complete.
So, there you have it; our story! These pictures are between 8 and 9 years old (except for the last one) and I never realized how skinny we both were. I love them dearly and wouldn't trade them for the world, but these damn babies have really screwed up my girlish figure!!!! Have a good week.

17 comments:

Lisa Renee said...

love love LOVE all the pictures! The first one is SOOO good, that does not seem like that long ago to me in some ways. You make a great couple for lots of reasons. I could say a lot of the same things in people being skeptical of us. I always had that 'gut'feeling that God was going to make something great of it for me and for you. I think when you let God have control He takes it and it can be wonderful! We are both proof of that! I miss those newlywed days we used to spend with you guys!

I really think you just get prettier! You are pregnant! You will go right back just like you did before and be just dispicable as always! I sure can't wait to meet lil girl though! It will all get done, don't fret. Thanks for posting, and such a good one!

Anonymous said...

I am glad yall are together. He keeps you grounded. You were such the wild one until he came along! Just playing!!! But you do have the picture perfect life! I'm glad you are happy!

Chelle said...

Love the pics, and the story. I agree with Lisa, you will go right back to your thin self as if you were never pregnant, and I will hate you. Be warned.

You look great, pregnant or not, so get over it.

So very close to our due dates. Praise the Lord!!!! have fun getting things done my friend.

Finally, what happend to Josh Bailey?

Sara said...

I can't believe how anorexic you look in the second picture! Seriously, you look too skinny.
Great post. Glad you met Colt 9 years ago. He's been a great friend, seriously one of my fav guy friends! Love you Colt-man!

Darla said...

I love all your pictures and thanks for sharing your "love story". You are so funny! I remember the last few days of being pregnant with Lawson and feeling so fat. I remember thinking I was going to be fat forever. Don't worry it comes off. Maybe a little slower than you would like but it does come off.

Jill said...

Suzanne,
I think you look great. being a wife and mommy looks good on you girl!! i also loved your story. it's nice to hear the stories of how my "old college friends" met their husbands :)

Sharon said...

Yea - I'm so glad you've updated your blog - especially w/ a prego pic! Love all the pics - you guys are such a gorgeous couple. I remember the "nesting" phase of pregnancy, always a million things you think you need to get done & there never seems to be enough time or energy! Can't wait to see that precious girl. BTW, you have a great metabolism, so you'll be back to your skinny self in no time - much to the disgust of the rest of us. :)

realitymomma said...

your wedding pic is beautiful. that is the first time i have seen it. remember i was having a baby during your wedding. also, you look great now. i look worse than that i have a one year old! at least you can say you are pregnant... i am so happy for you, but i am surprised you were interested in someone eating on a tv tray :) ha ha! great pics and story

Happy Mama said...

Ok- you guys are just too cute! I love all the pics-especially the wedding photo- just beautiful! I didn't know how you met your honey so it's fun to hear your story. He has the sweetest smile~ :)

I laughed out loud when I read your last line- you are an adorable preggie chick and will make us all sick posting skinny pictures of you and your sweet baby girl like 5 days after giving birth. Get ready for my comment on that post.... :0

PrEsToNs said...

you are so beautiful! great pics!

Larissa said...

Those are all really good. I can't believe y'all have been married or together that long. It seems like yesterday!!! And soon y'all will be celebrating 10 years!!!

Sara said...

Yes I remember what next April is. It took me a minute...had to think about it. But I amazingly remember. Have a great day at church! I'll be here at work!

Procters said...

Thanks for sharing your story! I can't believe I missed all of that. Where was I? Oh yeah, in Odessa having babies :)
You are beautiful, my friend!

Jennifer K said...

Y'all look like babies!! Did you eat your first year being married?? I think Momma SuzAnne is beautiful! I am looking forward to this week.

Michele said...

Suz~
Why don't you add your website on this page?

Sara said...

The above post was me, sara. sorry, michele was logged in. way to go michele.

Lisa Renee said...

I know you have some cute Easter pics to post!!! Miss you!