Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Thomas RhettlovesLauren Akinsnow just as much as he did when they were teens.
Thecountrymusic star, 33, shared a heartfeltInstagrampost on Thursday in honor of his 11th wedding anniversary with wife Lauren Akins, 33. Alongside a carousel of three sweet photos of the couple embracing one another, he detailed memories from throughout their relationship, which began when they met in elementary school.
“11 years married to this amazing woman,” the CMA Award winner wrote in the caption of his author/podcaster wife, who heshares four children with.
Rhett went on to recall sweet memories from throughout their lives together, from childhood to when they tied the knot after a 10-month engagement in October 2012.
The singer-songwriter shared, “I can still remember what she looked like in first grade. I still remember how much taller than me she was at church camp in 6th grade. I still remember picking her up on our first date at 16. I still remember how fast my heart was beating when she walked down the aisle. Basically I remember it all so vividly”
“I can’t believe how much life we have gotten to share together,” Rhett added.
After tagging Akins’ account and saying she’s “always” been his “best friend,” the Grammy-nominated singer continued, “I thank God for you every single day. I love you so much. Thank you for loving me and everyone you know so well.”
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TheLive in Love with Lauren Akinspodcast host also posted an adorable anniversary post onInstagram, sharing two selfies of the entire family. “what 11 years with you looks like🤍 happy anni cutie 🥰,” Akins shared in the caption.
The couple — who dated for a period in high school and then reconnected in 2011 before becoming engaged that year — have been outspoken about the love they share for each other and their children over the years.
When theycelebrated their milestone 10 years of marriagelast year, Rhett shared a moving tribute onInstagram. He wrote, “I legit don’t know sometimes if you are a real person or an Angel.”
The “Where We Started” artist recently opened up on an episode ofKevin Bacon’spodcastSix Degrees with Kevin Baconabout thefirst time he saw his eldest, whom he and Akins adopted.
Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett.Katie Kauss/ABC via Getty
Katie Kauss/ABC via Getty
He continued, “And my wife was just talking to me, like ‘We have to find a home for this child.’ And I’ll never forget it dude, it was 2 o’clock in the morning where I was, half asleep, and it just kind of blurted out of my mouth. ‘We’re going to bring her home.'”
source: people.com
