Thursday Thirteen: 13 Images from Nine Years Together!

28/02/2013

Ciao a tutti! Hi, everybody! Welcome to this week's Thursday Thirteen!

The topic this week was a natural choice, as today is the hubby's and my ninth wedding anniversary. It's hard to believe, but nine years ago today, Alle and I made our way through snowdrifts to have our wedding ceremony in the aftermath of a snowstorm.

Totally worth it.

And now, please allow me to present to you:

Thirteen Images from Nine Years Together

This pic was taken during Alle's first trip to the US to meet me. My friend Cristy worked in a portrait studio - what better way to commemorate such a special event? 2003

Post-wedding kiss, February 2004.

In Ferrara. 2005.

A kiss in Siena. May, 2006.

Lago Maggiore, September 2006. Photo taken by my stepfather, Martin Riley.

My all-time favorite picture of us. Taken by me, May 2007.

In Fontanellato, on the anniversary of our first phone call (in 2003). June 1st, 2008 (taken by me).

A kiss in Cavriago, Italy, October 2008.

At a family dinner at the family restaurant outside Carpineti, Italy. January, 2009.

At the family restaurant for a birthday/anniversary celebration, March 2009.

In London for the launch of Ask Me if I'm Happy, November 2010.

En route to Cades Cove, Tennessee, 2011.

With Simon Forward's Pizza. Lago di Como, October 2012.

And there you have 'em: Thirteen images spanning our nine years (plus a few months) together.

I hope you've enjoyed them as much as I've enjoyed sharing them.

And I know what you're expecting now.

So I hope you won't mind something that's still in the spirit of the other pics and the nature of this post.

Besides...

I married a hottie!

Don'cha just LOVE a man in uniform?

Buon anniversario, amore mio!

Comments

Ron. link

28/02/2013 14:34

What a chronicle! I don't think there are that many photos of My Beloved Sandra and me, and we've been together for almost 22 years.

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 15:20

I'm slightly camera obsessed, is all. I always have one with me, which is why there are several "self-portraits" in the bunch. There are also many more pictures of Alle than of me, for that reason.

Mia Celeste link

28/02/2013 17:08

Oh, you guys look so happy. Kudos on a great marriage!

http://www.miaceleste.com/?p=213

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 19:05

Thanks! We definitely spend more time smiling than not, I can tell you. ;)

Anthony North link

28/02/2013 17:10

You look a great couple. Nice photos.

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 19:05

Thank you very much, Anthony. :)

Alice Audrey link

28/02/2013 18:38

My favorite is your all time favorite. Great minds....

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 19:24

Well, hey! It *is* a classic, after all. ;)

Pearl link

28/02/2013 18:51

Sweet! You've grown to look more like one another over time too. You two look wonderfully happy. Happy anniversary.

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 19:25

I've been told that we look alike on more than one occasion. LOL! I blame the dark hair/dark eyes combo. Heh. :) Thanks!

Heather link

28/02/2013 19:53

Happy anniversary Kimberly and Alle!
Here's to many, MANY more!

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 23:31

Thanks, Heather! I certainly hope for the same. ;)

Jennifer Leeland link

28/02/2013 20:30

Awwww you guys are so adorable. Happy Anniversary!!!!

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 23:36

*blushes* Thanks! :) We've had a lovely evening so far. A nice big Indian dinner in Parma and now we're zoning out, digesting. LOL!

Paige Tyler link

28/02/2013 21:21

Great pics! Happy Anniversary!

*hugs*
Paige

My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 23:38

Thanks, Paige! :D

Stephanie Sullivan link

28/02/2013 21:34

Awwwwwwwwww.....what a wonderful post! Happy Anniversary! You two make such an adorable couple. My husband and I have been together twenty years, and I couldn't imagine my life without him. I wish you and your husband many more wonderful years together.

Kimberly Menozzi link

28/02/2013 23:40

Thanks, Stephanie - I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. I'm in the same boat as you, after only nine years, I can't imagine being without him. Thanks for the good wishes, too. :)

Julie link

01/03/2013 00:23

What a very very cool post. I need to go see if I have as many photos of me and my spouse :)

Kimberly Menozzi link

02/03/2013 01:07

Thanks, Julie. The scary part is - this is the tip of the proverbial iceberg. LOL!

Hazel link

01/03/2013 03:59

Here's to 9 years and forever!

Kimberly Menozzi link

02/03/2013 01:08

I couldn't agree more! :)