Our night started out...

at our church, with these 2 guys singing "head over feet" by Alanis Morissette. This is/was our song from when Dustin and I were dating. Our evening was perfect. About a month ago, Dustin and I asked our worship pastor Bryan Nelson and pastor Jim Congdon to perform a small, intimate ceremony for our 10 year anniversary.

I still can not stop smiling... looking back on our last 10 years together, we have laughed so much, we have loved so much, we have cried so much, and we have grown so much! I never knew I could love someone so much with all of myself and be loved as much as I am. Dustin has given me all I could ever ask for.

We started our ceremony by listening to our song. It was such an awesome feeling to listen to the words that tell the story and feelings that we felt and still feel.

Jim performed our original ceremony at Topeka Bible Church May 19th, 2000. Tonight he started out by looking over our wedding program that he saved along with his notes from 10 years ago. It was amazing!

Where were you 10 years ago??? I was right here, holding Dustin's hand, trying to get through my vows without crying. What was I doing tonight??? I was right here, holding Dustin's hand, trying to get through my vows without crying.

After we were finished, we went to my all time favorite place to eat... Olive Garden! We took some goofy pictures, enjoyed our food, had great conversation and we didn't have to ask for crayons.

And, this is where it all started. Our first date was at the lake (on Dustin's b-day). On the way home we stopped at the gazebo and had an "anniversary" dance. Okay, at the risk of getting too cheese whiz on you... it was great! At our wedding reception (10 years ago, have I mentioned that?) we never got to dance to "Head over feet". Our DJ forgot the cd. So, tonight we played the song and danced to it.
It was a great feeling. For one split moment I was taken out of the world of being a mommy and it was about Dustin and I. Just the two of us. Holding him tight, looking into his eyes, seeing his smile... these are just a few things that I have been blessed to experience everyday of my life for the past 10 years.

To say I married my best friend, just does not give Dustin the credit he so deserves. I married much, much more! Cheers to 10 years baby!

Head over Feet...

I had no choice but to hear you
You stated your case time and again
I thought about it

You treat me like I'm a princess
I'm not used to liking that
You ask how my day was

You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault

Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole
You're so much braver than I gave you credit for
That's not lip service

You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault

You are the bearer of unconditional things
You held your breath and the door for me
Thanks for your patience

You're the best listener that I've ever met
You're my best friend
Best friend with benefits
What took me so long

I've never felt this healthy before
I've never wanted something rational
I am aware now
I am aware now

You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault