Nine years ago, I married the love of my life, surrounded by everyone we loved.
It was written that I would love you
From the moment I opened my eyes
And the morning when I first saw you
Gave me life under calico skies
From the moment I opened my eyes
And the morning when I first saw you
Gave me life under calico skies
I will hold you for as long as you like
I’ll hold you for the rest of my life.
~Paul McCartney
I’ll hold you for the rest of my life.
~Paul McCartney
Happy anniversary, Mike! I love you!
All images by Next Exit Photography


















Sarah Donahoe says:
Happy anniversary!
I got married in June, and I have been reading your blog since 2008. Truly, I think about you and Mike when I think about what a marriage ought to look like. You support each other, you love each other, and I know that you work for your relationship.
Thanks for being an example of how marriage works through all circumstances! Here’s to many, many more!
Sue says:
A very, very Happy Anniversary to you both, Heather & Mike!!!
Becca says:
Awww! Happy Anniversary, Spohrs!
Debbie A-H says:
Happy Anniversary! And I wish you so many more years of love.
Jerilynn says:
Happy, healthy, joyous anniversary. As Martin Luther once wrote, “”There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.” God bless you and your family.
Johanna says:
Happy Anniversary!
Glenda says:
Happy Anniversary Heather and Mike!!!
I noticed Mike’s birthday and your anniversary is in December. Ours too! My birthday is the 3rd and Anniversary the 10th! Might I say December is my fav month Best to you two for a lifetime of peace, joy and happiness…much love and health as well!
Rachel says:
Happy Anniversary, Spohrs!
Lenora says:
Happy Anniversary!!
erin says:
Happy anniversary to you both!
Sarah Denley says:
I’m so dense, but what is the Thirteen for?
Becca says:
I believe they were married on their original anniversary. So it’s 9 years married, 13 years as a couple. Heather, I hope it’s not creepy that random person from Maine knows the answer to that!
Heather says:
LOL nope! You have a very impressive memory!
Heather says:
Becca is right! Nine years married, 13 years together (we got married on our dating anniversary).
Kristina says:
Next Exit were my photographers too! Love them and love all of these. Happy Anniversary!!
Jeanie says:
Happy anniversary, you two. Those pictures are truly beautiful. I love that Rigby was in one of them.
Toni says:
Happy Anniversary! I love your photos, your hair and dress are gorgeous! Happy looking couple!
Lisa says:
Happy wonderful anniversary….you two are both very impressively strong and passionate people. Much respect to you always and many years of love to the both of you!
Tania says:
Happy Anniversary Sphors!!!!
M says:
Congrats! Was Jackie not a BM bc she sick already?
Heather says:
She was not a bridesmaid because we wanted to keep our wedding party very small.