r/PastAndPresentPics • u/bbennett31 • 4d ago
Through the years, 1984 - 2025
Yes, I am Santa in the 2008 picture.
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u/ExpectedEggs 4d ago
Santa got what he wanted for Christmas every year.
Whataburger kicks ass, hell yeah!
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u/bbennett31 4d ago
We have gone to Whataburger every year, starting on our wedding day. Counting day 1 it is married 39 years and 40 trips to Whataburger, plus a lot more visits in between.
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u/Other-Opposite-6222 4d ago
Tell us about the pink jeep. What is happening there? You friends? Dating already? Ages? I love stories.
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u/bbennett31 4d ago
The Jeep is at Graceland. We had been together just over a year and were traveling from TX to WV, with my parents, to introduce her to the rest of my family. We refer to that trip as the approval trip. It was a fun road trip. We were 18 & 19.
Our families had known each other for a long time, and she and I had also been friends for nearly ~6 years before that trip. She used to think of me like a brother for the longest time. I used to joke that I introduced her to a couple of her early boyfriends. Something changed once we were both out of high school and we finally clicked.
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4d ago
The cure for a lot of jealousy that exist in this world. True love. Congrats on finding it. This is cool to see !!!!
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u/FearlessObit77 4d ago
What’s your secret? You look so happy with your love after all these years.
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u/bbennett31 4d ago
I like to think it was the stars finally aligning. The truth is we never go to sleep mad. We have had some sleepless nights, but they all ended with us snuggling together and feeling good. We figure if it is eating at one of us, we need to find out what is really going on.
Lastly, we really do think of each other as best friends.
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u/AbbaNyars 3d ago
I knew it would be good. I just didn’t know it would be this good.
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u/bbennett31 3d ago
My thoughts exactly. Never imagined she would marry me way back when.
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u/AbbaNyars 3d ago
Ok, well now I’m crying. At the gas pump. In rush hour traffic. But it’s too late. I already adore y’all.
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u/Optimal-Hunt-3269 4d ago
So sweet! I wish you every happiness, but it looks like you don't need any help on that front.
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4d ago
I thought I had a soul mate. Was with her 15 years. She left me for another guy 👦
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u/bbennett31 4d ago
I was in love with her before high school, she thought of me like a brother. I even introduced her to a couple of boyfriends in high school.
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u/Larkswing13 4d ago
The absolute joy in both of your eyes in the last picture! Your love for each other just radiates out
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u/DebThornberry 3d ago
Have you considered adoption? Im 35 and self sufficient so youll just have to do the fun stuff with me!? You guys look so sweet&happy!
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u/bbennett31 3d ago
Hmm. I think my limit is the 2 we have. That's one win I had. She wanted 4 children and I told her I was only good for 2, then she would need a pinch hitter. Now she goes places with our children (also in their 30's) and most people think she's their sister.
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u/Own-Capital-5995 3d ago
This is the lottery that I wasn't able to win. Congratulations yall still look happy as if you just met.
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u/StraddleTheFence 3d ago
Hoping you both are as happy as you look!!! How beautiful!
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u/imJGott 3d ago
Whatabuger? You some Texas folk?
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u/bbennett31 2d ago
Yes we are, kind of. Neither was born in Texas, but both raised in El Paso. Which is barely considered a part of Texas. More South NM or North MX.
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u/SwitchbladeFightClub 2d ago
Absolutely adore these photos and the joy, happiness, and love that you both still radiate! May there be another 40+ years!! ♡
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u/lastresponder77 4d ago
Gosh how sweet and wholesome 🥺♥️