Celebration Times Two

August 5

Twenty Eight Years Ago Today.... I Married My Best Friend

Forty-Eight Years Ago Today... I was Born!

Yes....I got married on my 20th Birthday,

Tuesday, August 5, 1980

Marrying on my 20th Birthday ensured that I was no longer

a teenager!

This is the Engagement Photo that went in our

Wedding Invitations.

This is how I felt when I knew Ron was who I wanted to be with

forever.....
Tuesday, August 5, 1980
The LDS Salt Lake City Temple
Don't laugh..this hat was the happening Bridal Gear in the 80's.

I love Ron with all of my heart. He is my best friend and truly

the best thing that has ever happened to me. We were

reminiscing about the past 28 years and considering what we

thought the next 28 would be like. I know one thing for sure...

28 years ago, I knew my life with Ron would be happy.

What I did not know is that it would be AMAZING and the very

best days of my life.

Our Reception was held at The Lion House in Salt Lake City.

In my Bridal Album, is the Lion House Rental Receipt.

It cost $300.00 to rent the entire first floor and the

outside garden....See, dad it wasn't that bad!

The ZCMI receipt for my Dress, Hat, Shoes, Dress Bag,

and Slip totalled.... $237.00.

I have always loved this photo of my little sister, Jenni,

and I at my Reception. She was almost 9 years old, the same

age as my little Megan is right now. At this point, Jenni

had finally accepted that Ron was the most wonderful

thing to ever happen to our family.

This is my parents, siblings, and Ron. Welcome to the Hoglund

Clan, Ron! I am sure you have wondered over the past 28 years

what you signed up for with all of us!

The day after our wedding, we packed up and headed to Florida

where Ron had a job teaching Science at Boca Raton High School.

We drove all across the United States. We stopped in Missouri

(where I lived most of my teen years), Ohio (where Ron's family is

from) and New Jersey (where my parents lived at the time)

An Open House was held in our honor while we were in

New Jersey and then another Open House was held

when we arrived in Florida

(where we have been for the past 28 years)

Living in Florida is the longest I have ever lived any one

place in my entire life!

I am so happy I live here with Ron!!!!

I love you Ron!

Happy Anniversary!