Happy Anniversary!
Not to DisneyTouristBlog.com or anything that concerns anyone reading this (sorry), but to Sarah and me. We were wed two years ago today at the Valparaiso University Chapel. It has been an excellent two years, with many more to come. We’ve had a lot of fun sharing some crazy adventures together, some of which we’ve shared with you, too! We have done a great job raising our sons, Yossarian the Cat and Walter E. Dogsney, if I do say so myself.
I realize this post has absolutely nothing to do Disney, but (as I often say), the benefit of full editorial discretion is that I can post about whatever the heck I want. I’m sure many of you are still fondly awaiting the series of miniature dachshund photos I promised long ago. But to keep this slightly relevant, here’s one of my all-time favorite Disney photos. I posted this on Flickr back in 2010 when we returned from our honeymoon; it was taken on the first night of our honeymoon at Walt Disney World. Here it is, along with my sentiments from back then:
The Perfect Conclusion to Her First Full Day as Mrs. Bricker
I can’t say I blame Sarah for falling asleep on our bus ride back to BoardWalk after the first day of our honeymoon. On the night of our wedding, we only got 2 hours of sleep as we had to get up at 4 a.m. to head to the airport to begin the honeymoon. Granted, we did sleep a bit on the plane, and did take a half hour nap when we arrived at BoardWalk. However, immediately thereafter we began our normal bustle, heading to the final Star Wars weekend and then immediately thereafter scurrying to the Magic Kingdom for Evening Extra Magic Hours.
Of course, after Evening Extra Magic Hours, we took pictures; then, the strangest thing happened–something that has never happened to us. It was apparent that we were the last ones at the Magic Kingdom (by both observation and Security telling us so), but they did not “encourage” us to leave. Quite the contrary, in fact! Security told us to take as many pictures as we wanted, and of course, we couldn’t pass up this opportunity. Heck, we even got pictures outside of the Train Station (rarely possible for us at night)! It was almost as if the Disney gods were taunting us: “we know you’re tired and probably wouldn’t mind being told to leave and go to bed, but if you’re willing to bear with the tiredness, you may stay and take pictures.”
When we got on the bus shortly after 4 a.m., Sarah fell asleep. I quietly set up the tripod and grabbed a few shots of her sleeping. I eventually woke her up doing this. At first I don’t think she was too thrilled that I woke her up, but once she saw the results she was pleased.
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Happy Anniversary, Dear!
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Tom & Sarah,
Congrats on your anniversary! My bride (Andrea) and I were married 13 years ago this year. For our honeymoon we spent 5 days at Disneyland. California Adventure was not completed then (1999).
Now… 13 years and 4 kids later, we are making our way back to Disney. For the three youngest kids, it will be their first time. For all of us, we are looking forward to seeing California Adventure and the newest addition – Cars Land.
We will be there this December… so your photographs of Disneyland at Christmas time are great eye candy.
Long live romance at Disneyland!
Happy Anniversary! Our first trip to Disney as husband and wife had to wait until the middle of year 14, but it was well worth it! Here’s to you both and may the Disney god’s continue to bless you for years to come!
Happy Anniversary you crazy kids!
Congratulations Tom & Sarah! This is a great photo – it evokes memories of my own family passing out on the monorail and bus after a long day at the parks. lol…I’m sure we did not look as beautiful as Sarah does. Wishing you both all the best for many, many years to come!
How adorable. Happy anniversary and enjoy your vacation!
Happy anniversary, you two!! My wife & I honeymooned at WDW, too – there’s no better place!!
Happy Anniversary and I pray you two will continue to enjoy life together for a very long time! Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary you two!!!!
Happy Anniversary!!!
I remember when you originally posted that picture. I thought it was awesome then and it still remains one of your best.
Congrats to you and Sarah! May you two have many more years of Disney adventures together!!
Congratulations! I hope you have a fabulous anniversary celebration!
Congratulations, Tom and Sarah! I love following your Disney exploits in both pictures and words. I especially love the photos that have you in them, because you are always soooo happy … and that is what Disney parks are all about!
Have a great time in DCA this week. We can’t wait to go there ourselves this summer.
Happy Anniversary! We had our Disneymoon in WDW 15 yrs ago this coming October.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TOM AND SARAH!!! Wish you many many more years of wonderful memories together!!!!!!
Congratulations!
I hope to have a similar end to my first full day of being married. We’re actually getting married at the Poly, so we won’t have to get up early to get anywhere, but I’d love to be out at the parks until 4 AM!
Happy anniversary, Tom & Sarah! May you have many more wonderful and magical years together!
Happy anniversary, guys! I look forward to reading about your adventures to Disney together. I absolutly love this picute
Happy Anniversary!
Happy anniversary! (A week late) Here’s to many more!