Michelle Blanchard Ardillo

June 10, 1989, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Port Sulphur, LA, processing out as husband and wife!

1. Thirty years.
2. One husband, one wife.
3. Two years dating, five months engaged.
4. Two c-sections.
5. One back surgery, one ankle surgery- her.
6. One neck surgery – him.
7. Two daughters.
8. Two baptisms, two confirmations.
9. Countless stage performances.
10. Seven nephews, two nieces.
11. One state, two countries.
12. Two rental apartments, one rental home.
13. One overseas move, one embassy home.
14. Countries visited together – eight.
15. Two homes purchased.
16. Three cats, one dog.
17. Ten cars.
18. One home daycare, one preschool.
19. Two elementary schools, two middle schools.
20. Two college, one grad school graduation.
21. One cross-country move – daughter #2.
22. Loss of three parents.
23. Loss of three brothers – him.
24. Five presidents.
25. One international terrorism event – 9/11.
26. Domestic terrorism events – too many.
27. One career – him.
28. Three careers – her.
29. Two hearts, two souls.
30. One lifetime together, thirty years.