Friday, August 5, 2011




I married my best friend Ray 17 years ago today.
This is for my bestest friend in the world.
Happy Anniversary Ray.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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35 comments:

  1. Anne Huskey-LockardAugust 5, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Congratulations and here is to another VERY HAPPY 17 years!
    Love is a blessing, and obviously you two are abundantly blessed!
    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ :-)

    XXOO~~
    Anne

    P.S. Don't do anything I wouldn't do....that leaves the door wide open..hehe!

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  2. Ms. DeeAugust 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I absolutely adore that illustration, Vanessa! Oh my goodness! Happiest of anniversaries to you both! ;)

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  3. Ann Marie DiVecchiaAugust 5, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    How beautiful, Vanessa!!! ♥
    All best wishes!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Drawtist_PAugust 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Happy Anniversary, V! :D

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  5. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 5, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Thanks Family!! You guys are so kind and thoughtful. You're the best!!

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  6. Nina SevenAugust 5, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Congrats to you and Ray, Vanessa! I just celebrated my 25th anniv on Tuesday! Hard to believe it's been that long, seriously, I can't be that old, can I?

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  7. Dear FirefliesAugust 5, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Aww, aren't you just too cute??? Congrats to the both of you, here's to many, many more years full of that icky yucky awesome love stuff!!

    *hugs*

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  8. TrinaAugust 6, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    What a wonderful illustration! Congrats and wishes for many more happy anniversaries!

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  9. IndigeneAugust 6, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Oh my, he is the luckiest man alive, because, he has the most wonderful woman in the world!!!! Congrats to you both and many, many, many, many more!

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  10. yoboroboAugust 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Oh, congratulations, you two love birdies! :)) Ain't it grand to be married to your best friend? Have fun! xox Pam

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  11. k.h.whitakerAugust 6, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    AWWWWWWWW, happy anniversary to you and Ray, Vee. This year I will celebrate 26 years with my best friend. Here's too many more happy years together. We are blessed my friend. Love the illustration; the shoes are fabulous ;)
    Congrats sweetie! ♥ Hugs ♥

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  12. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 6, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    So true! Ladies.

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  13. Michaele RaziAugust 6, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Happy 17 years! Congrats! This post brought tears to my eyes and a smile on my face! Many blessing to come! xo

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  14. Rabbit Town ArtAugust 6, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Happy Anniversay! Wow....17 years...that is so cool! I love the drawing too that commemorates it. Wishing you more years of happiness to come!

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  15. rachel awesAugust 7, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    happy anniversary,
    dear lovey dove!
    & i adore what
    "the two of you"
    have drawn on
    your ground.
    & by the way,
    i'll have to
    send an
    additional
    email to
    your
    i n t u i t i v e
    self! wowie!

    ***love!***

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  16. Jenn BowerAugust 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Happy Anniversary, Vanessa. What a wonderful blessing to have married your best friend! This is such a awesome tribute to that relationship. Love it! I also wanted to say how much it made my day that you found your way to my blog and left such a kind comment. You truly are an inspiration!

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  17. Carin BramsenAugust 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Happy, happy, happy anniversary!!! And what a wonderful illustration!!!

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  19. Tamara HendersonAugust 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Hey Vanessa, Happy anniversary to you and your husband!! Your anniversary illustration is very sweet!

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  20. illustration poetryAugust 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!

    xoxox and more xoxo

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  21. illustration poetryAugust 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    oh oh i added you on g+

    so happy to meet you there!!!!

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  22. Melinda StanleyAugust 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Oh, what a sweet illustration! Congrats and Happy Anniversary to you both! Such a warm post. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. SamiAugust 9, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Happy anniversary sweet lady (though a bit late for it!) Keep smiling!!! And keep making us smile with your adorable posts!!!

    Cheers :)

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  24. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 9, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Thanks Everyone! You guys are the best! Have great week!

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  25. Sandra van DoornAugust 9, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I absolutely adored discovering your blog today!
    and yes best wishes too :) :

    sandra

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  26. ShirleyAugust 10, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    YOWZA that is sooooo fabulous, Vanessa...the love you feel for your bestest friend is so apparent. Happiest of Anniversaries to you and Ray! I wish you many, many more. What a lovely tribute (song is awesome) and gorgeous illustration of you two playful kids. : )

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  27. michael robertsonAugust 11, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Happy anniversary to the both of you, and many , many more happy years to come! What an amazing piece, Vanessa-That orange is absolutely perfect! You out-do yourself every time!

    ...oh, and Ray is one lucky guy!

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  28. Amy CAugust 11, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Happy Anniversary to sweet loverlee yous twos.
    p.s. I am totally totally totally honored to be in the American Girl book with super awesome YOU ;)
    Have a super fabulous weekendio!

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  29. Tomás SerranoAugust 12, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    This is a great illustration. Happy anniversary (sorry, with delay)

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  30. micheleAugust 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Happy Anniversary, (a little belated) - May you celebrate many wonderful years of togetherness again and again! :o)

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  31. jazzlambAugust 15, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    WOW! Thats a long way, hoping this goes an even longer, happier way too! :) And the illustration is absolutely lovely :) Great going V! WOOHOO!!! :)

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  32. Kay AkerAugust 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations to the 2 of you!Love, love, love the illustration!

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  33. Bella SinclairOctober 5, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    AWWWWWWWWWW!!! Happy anniversary to you and your wonderful man! Seventeen. WOOOHOOOOO!!!

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