Friday, March 27, 2009

6 years of Wedded Bliss

6 years. That went by very fast. Married life has been unexpectedly pleasant. This will most likely be a long post. We don't keep regular journals, so its nice to recap our lives every now and then. Hope you enjoy reminiscing as much as we did.

We had lunch every week, went hiking together, talked about who were were dating at the time. Often took each other as a date if finding a "real date" for group dates was too much trouble. We were best friends and had been dating off and on for almost 4 years at this point.
- Steilacoom Beach, Washington Christmas Break 2002

The night we officially got engaged - Shawn popped the question by drawing all of our memories in a book. Each memory started with "Remember when...". The final entry was "Remember that night in February when I got down on my knee and proposed to you..." Monica said "Really". The rest is history. - January 2003

We were married at the Jordan River Temple in Utah on March 27, 2003. It was FREEZING the day we were married. Everyone is wearing coats and warm clothes and Monica had her veil to keep warm!

See! Everyone is wearing a coat, but Monica.

We had our wedding reception at The Colonial House in Lehi, UT.

We spent our honeymoon in San Diego, CA and Disneyland. San Diego is our favorite city in the US. We have been there almost a half-dozen times since we got married.

University of Utah Graduation - May 2004

Little Wild Horse Canyon, SMNK Campout - June 2005

Jensen Family Annual Campout @ Timpanooke Campgrounds - June 2005

We loved San Diego so much we went back for our 3rd anniversary. San Diego, CA - May 2006


Our last Christmas before we become parents. - December 2006

Lincoln's room. Monica was due in about 2-3 weeks in this picture. - February 2007

Lincoln Thomas Jensen
7 lbs 11 oz - 20 inches
March 7, 2007

Monica's sister Emily lived with us in Utah to help take care of Lincoln, when Monica went back to work. She was a wonderful nanny for Lincoln and a TON of fun to have around.
- April-Sept 2007

WE moved from Salt Lake City, UT to Mesa, AZ. Our entire lives are packed up in that Budget truck!- Sept 2007

AZ Jensen Family - December 2007

We bought our first house at 1636 S. Chatsworth, Mesa. - January 2008

Lincoln turns 1 year old - March 2008

Lincolns first plane ride. - May 2008

Shawn turns 30! - May 2008

Oahu, Hawaii. Snorkling in Hanauma Bay - Oct 2008

Aloha New Year's Eve. We spent our Christmas vacation with Shawn's family in Utah.
- December 2008

Our VERY memorable trip to San Diego. - February 2008.

Its been an AWESOME 6 years!

5 comments:

Jen said...

Congratulations! It's so fun to read a recap of your lives together! I'm so glad that life is treating you so well!

Catrina Poulson said...

awww, I can't believe it has been 6 years already, it really did go fast! Hope you have some fun plans for the weekend!

Suzanne Aguero said...

You guys are an inspiration to all. I am so glad to have been updated! I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful anniversary just like all the rest! Many more years of bliss are in your future! Love ya!

Kara and Tyler said...

CUTE!!! Geez, I miss you guys!!! I really am going to make sure we plan a trip out to see you guys, it will most likely have to be in the fall though. I did however hear a rumor that you might be coming out to Colorado this summer?? Is that true?!?!?! That would be AMAZING! But I won't get TOO excited because it was just a rumor! Love you guys! Seriously! I miss you and want to talk more! School has kept me so busy and then starting Ty's company. When things calm down more I'll give you a few more calls! :)
Congratulations on 6 wonderful years!! I've always looked up to you guys!
Now I've written a novel. sorry. :)

Julie H. said...

Wow! Congrats, you guys!