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Meet
Our first meeting where it was tough to deny the flying sparks. -
FIrst Date
We called it "hanging out" but when we look back it was definitely a date. -
Ireland
10 glorious days outside of your illness and one odd and unfortunate incident. Naps in silos, beers in Temple Bar, and 1400 miles of coastline. -
Move into Odie's
I moved in after the "interesting" tour of the place with the landlord. You filled up two drawers and left a tooth brush. -
Amanda's Graduation
THe culmonation of much hard work. One of the first times I felt as though I was part of the family. So proud of you that day. -
Out of Odie's and into "The Reserve"
Nice to have a place we called our own. I miss the fish tank! -
Beach
A bipolar time for our relationship, but we were introduced to one of our greatest bonding times ever. LOST. -
Wedding Daay
We kept telling ourselves that if we made it through our engagement than we could make it through anything. I still believ e this today. Love you baby! -
Honeymoon
7 days in paradise meeting some cool people, geeking out due to the heat at Mayan Ruins, and eating/drinking well. A celebration befitting our new bond. -
Move into Camden Clearbrook
Life started driving itself. 2 dogs, a cake business, and busy social lives. -
Startup of The Artful Cake
The beginning of a very exciting endeavor. You worked so hard and the fruits of your labor were incredible. I was so proud to have you in the role of business owner/artist/baker. You were amazing in this role. -
OLIVER!!!!!!!
Enter the wee one. -
Callie Girl!!!!!
A long trip to Jersey, a funkedified bath, dog poo on the ground, but eventually she became our first child. -
Honduras #1 for Patrick
You and your Dad opened my eyes to a whole new world. Thanks to you both. -
Downtown Life Begins
Bentz Street, long walks with the dogs, a sinus surgery, Christmas parties, and kicball in the park. -
Death of Callie Girl.
What a gut wrench, the message on the cell, and last moments with her body at the vet. The beginning of many sad weeks and months. -
Buy Our First Home
One shot one kill. We looked, we purchased, we made it ours. We began to create our "home" for our family as we saw fit. -
Wedding Cake Wars
A fun experience, a great outcome, and some steller advertising for free. Such a great outpouring of friends and family at the premier show. -
Liam's Birth
After a very eventful introduction into the world and complications for you we became a family. Love and happiness prevail. Parenthood here we come! You are one awesome momma. -
White Shirt Family on the Beach
Sure was glad you had me bring that white shirt. Love it! -
Hanging up the baker's hat
The Artful Cake closers it's doors. Maybe for the last time or maybe......... -
Amanda's 30th
Awesome party! Totally 80's -
Liam's 2nd Bday
Momma went above and beyond for her little boy. A good time had by kids and adults alike. Love you and your efforts. -
Liam's Big Boy Room Complete
Hours and hours along with lots of money finally came together in order to make one happy boy. -
Finnian Lee Shafer's Birth
Another eventful day befitting the tumultuous pregnancy. The birth of that little guy and the news that you were fine made everyhting perfect. -
Evening out without the boys.
Hoping to make some new memories for the two of us. -
Our Anniversary!
Just another day in a long line of days that I can say I have done something consecutively. Loving you is pretty easy.
