5 YEARS TODAY!!!!

5 years ago today I met the man I now call my Hubbs! (the date stamp on the pix is wrong....it was a day off) The last 5 years have DEFINITELY been an adventure!!!! We both have changed so much and looking back I realize how much we have grown.

My 5 favorite memories of us are:

1. The night we met
2. Buffalo Fir and Buffalo Guts (Angie will understand)
3. Vacations we've taken (cruises, Aruba, going back East, etc)
4. Living on the East Coast....and of course
5. Our Wedding Day!!!!

Kris is an AMAZING husband and I am SOOOOOO lucky he is MINE =)

Its been a while!!!

I am LOVING the East Coast!!!! Having a change in seasons is awesome!!!! I love FALL! Its getting cold and all the leaves are on the ground....its wonderful! Definitely so different from Cali....as I hear it is still HOT there! Most of all I love my life! My friends from Cali keep calling me about all the drama they have going on and Im so glad to be out of all that!

So lets see.........since I have last blogged:

• I have started a job at an OBGYN and its going well! The girls there are out of control and hilarious! Who needs General Hospital when I have this place to keep me entertained! (I secretly think my parents are just happy school finally paid off!)
• Hubs, Me, Deirdre and Mike went to Providence, Rhode Island and did some shopping, had dinner and went to see the Water Fires. It was really cool but we got over it real quick! I didnt have my camera because I couldnt find it before we were leaving but heres the website http://www.waterfire.org/. A little old pirate lady was on a boat passing out flowers to everyone.
• I FINALLY rec'd our wedding album and it is AMAZING!!! It was printed and bound in Italy and could not have been any more amazing. I showed the girls at work and they had never seen anything like it! I definitely have the BEST parents for doing that!

Those are just a few things! My mom and Lori Stricklin are coming the end of this month to visit and I am sooooo excited!!! We have so much planned to do! There is too much to do living out here, not only historical stuff, but we are only within a few hours to a zillion states! And then about 10 days after they leave I make trip 1 of 2 back to CA! Trip 2 will be in Dec for Gerry's wedding.......I can't believe he is getting married!!!! But how cool that we will have gotten married the same year! =)

Ok thats all for now.......I'll write more later after this busy weekend is over!

XOXO Anneke

Another Birthday!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Worlds Greatest Husband!!!

Kris turned 31 on Saturday!!! I meant to blog this then, BUT we had such a busy weekend there was no time!!! And of course, I forgot the camera at home all weekend as well!! Last year we also got engaged on his bday!! So weird to think its already been a year since that day and now we are married!!! He is my bestest friend and I don't know what I would do without him!

Once things slow down around here I will post more about this weekend....for now, I want to wish my Hubby a Happy Birthday!!!
I LOVE you Kris!

I can't believe she is 16!!!!

HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY JANETTE!!!!


Every year she and Kris celebrate their bdays together....so sad that wont happen this year =( I wish so badly I was home right now!!!I love this girl because she is beautiful, spunky, smart, funny and most of all because she is my little sister!!!

Happy birthday Janette!!! I hope your day is wonderful!!! I love you and miss you!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNEKE!!!!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife!!!

Today she turns 28!!! I would list 28 reasons why I love her, but I wouldn't be able to stop at just 28. =) I have a very special day planned for her and can't wait!! This is her first birthday since we have been married and can't wait for many many more!

I LOVE YOU ANNEKE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Honeymoon in Aruba!

Here are a few pics from our honeymoon in Aruba! We are going again next year and I can't wait!!!! It is WONDERFUL!

I <3 Aruba!

This was the coolest place we ate at!

Pirate Ship!

Kris swimming (u can see him between the trees)

The Peter's

From our balcony before leaving for dinner

LOVE LOVE LOVE the water!!

My handsome hubby!

The view from our room

Lets go RED SOX!!!

Fenway Park. One of the most awesome stadiums!

RED SOX WIN!

Me and Wally

This is the outside of Fenway Park

Kris and I watching batting practice!
Below is the Green Monster!
We got to sit up there and watch the practice!! It was awesome!

Rebecca's Giveaway!!

If anyone LOVES to be crafty, you have to check out this site...

http://bluecricketdesign.blogspot.com/ Click on the button to the right of my page and it will take you there!

She is absolutely amazing in the things she comes up with!!!

There is a giveaway going on.....lots of crafty things....check it out soon! The drawing will be held July 24th!

Bummer...

So I can't get my camera to transfer my pictures onto my computer!!! Hopefully my MIL's boyfriend will be able to fix it this weekend!! =)

As for a quick update....
I had a wonderful 4th of July here in Plymouth, MA. 4th of July here blows any other place I have ever been to for the 4th out of the water! Next year, we are going to the cabin.....we'll see if I enjoy that better! (but doubtful) Once my camera works I will post pics!

Boredom has finally kicked in and its time to start looking for a job! =)

My mom is on facebook....

The cats are driving me nuts!!!

I have become quite the cook =)

Everything is unpacked! (well all but 2 boxes)

This weekend we are super busy with both sides of in-laws and grandparents!! Im so excited!

Thats pretty much all we have been up to! We just spend our nights together and its been wonderful! He is my bestest friend and I love him!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Manandik!!!!

On friday, my friend RaShell married the love of her life Rick!!! I wasn't able to attend the wedding, but was so excited that I was able to watch her get married online!!!!! Don't you just love technology!!! So I stole a few pics from her, but isn't she a gorgeous bride! =)

This picture is just my FAVORITE!!! I love how it shows the whole train =) I wish I had a ton of pics from my wedding with this pose!!!

Friends and Family at the Wedding.....

Mia and Bill

Angie and Dan
(MOH and BM)

Janette and Nick

Gerry and Elise

Taryn and Dylan

Traci and Trent

Anthony and Stephani

Uncle Dave and Aunt Pam

Grandma and Grandpa Beecher

Lori and Megan

Greg and Brooke

Anne and Mark

Angie and Mikey

Kris and his mom

Chris and Roo

Rebecca and Dan

Wedding Pics!

Me and Kris

Kris and the Girls

The Bridal Party
(Janette, Elise, Traci, Katrina, Mia, Angie, Summer, Me, Kris, Dan, Bill, Chris, Tracy, Trent, Gerry, Nick)

My Family
(Janette, Bill, Mia, Dad, Me, Kris, Mom, Gerry, Elise, Nick)

Janette, Traci, Angie, Me, Summer, Elise, Katrina, Mia

Chris, Tracy, Dan, Trent, Kris, Bill, Gerry, Nick

My wonderful Dad and Me

Sorry it took so long to post them....I lag.....I know!! But it was a wonderful day and I am so glad I was able to have ALL of my brothers and sisters and best friends be a part of this day!