The Little House on the Prairie star took to Instagram to celebrate 12 years of marriage on 24th April 2025, and she didn’t hold back when it came to sharing just how much her husband means to her.
Posting a gorgeous photo of the two of them looking completely smitten, Melissa, 60, looked stunning in a scarlet gown, clutching a bouquet in one hand while wrapping the other lovingly around Timothy’s neck. Meanwhile, Timothy, 67, looked sharp in a dark blue suit paired with a light blue shirt and black shoes — the pair of them looking every inch the happily married couple.
Alongside the photo, Melissa poured her heart out in a lengthy caption that really captured the depth of their bond. “12 years of true partnership, love, laughter, compassion, commitment, passion, laughter, cooking, kids, grandchildren, chickens, dogs, creating homes, films, plays, and television. 12 years of writing together, traveling, cuddling, delicious meals, romantic getaways, spooning, reflecting, meditating, praying,” she wrote, reported PEOPLE.
It’s clear their life together is full of not just love, but shared adventures and a whole lot of laughter. She went on to add, “12 years of baseball, yoga, dance class. 12 years of adventure, comfort, care and synergy. 12 years married.”
If that wasn’t enough to have everyone feeling emotional, Melissa didn’t shy away from laying it all out about just how much Timothy means to her. Calling him “my favourite person, who has my favourite face and my favourite soul,” she finished her tribute with, “How lucky I am. I love you @timbusfield. Happy anniversary.”
It’s not often you see such a raw and tender glimpse into a celebrity marriage, and fans couldn’t get enough of how genuinely in love these two still are after more than a decade together. Whether it’s through chickens, grandchildren or late-night cuddles, Melissa and Timothy seem to have found that rare kind of love that only deepens with time.