8 years, that is. Happy Anniversary to us!
Today, on the birthday of 3 good friends (okay, one is imaginary, and the other, a fabulous designer I can't honestly claim as a friend, though I can call myself her fan...!), The Hubby and I celebrate 8 years of wedded bliss. At least, mostly bliss. The bliss sure outweighs the, um, un-bliss... Honey, I love you, and I'm glad I snuck into the bar you managed, while I was underage, and gave you a 2nd chance after the first date (worst first date ever, I almost guarantee!) And I'm glad you missed me enough that you proposed over the phone while I was doing my junior year in Italy. And I'm glad I said yes. And I'm glad about a whole host of other things, too.
If you know me, and you are doing the math, yes, I was staggeringly young when I got married. Or so it seems to me now, anyway! And I wasn't even knocked up ;-) (Trust me, many in my family thought I was. I got so many not quite stealthy enough glances at my belly during my bridal shower...)
If I were a better wife, The Hubby's present would be done by now. I had a brilliant idea last week. Ah, see, there's half the problem- "last week". I was going to make him a laptop bag, out of fabrics leftover from his Xmas quilt. I ordered the pattern, and it arrived Friday... When we were cleaning the garage. (If you've ever seen my garage, you know- this is a daunting task!) Then, later, I read the pattern, saw the pieces, and the words "zipper", and realized- this ain't gonna be done by Tuesday. (Pardon the insane flash glare. Wow, I sucked at photography this morning!)
So, last night I confessed this to him, and it actually worked out well- because I got out the skull fabric stash, and he chose the pieces he would most like in a bag-
and he vetoed my #1 choice. So really, way better to have him involved from the beginning, and not to surprise him with something he wouldn't like quite as much. Right?
Meanwhile, the big plans tonight include finishing painting the guest room (my folks arrive Friday) and not much else. We get a yummy, us-only dinner and night out on Sunday- when those same folks will be our free babysitters! But tonight, back to the paint. And the new wall panels. And, measuring for new carpet. Yikes.
Congratulations on eight years together!!!! That's awesome. Glad that your hubby was able to pick out his favorite skulls. LOL Oh, and what a small world .. I spent my junior year in Italy as well. Parli italiano?
--Tami
Posted by: Lemon Tree Tales | July 31, 2007 at 01:27 PM
Congratulations!! Your hooking up sounds very romantic. What a great gift that bag's going to be - I have the same fear of zippers, but they're not really that bad LOL
Posted by: Karol-Ann | July 31, 2007 at 02:07 PM
What great wedding photos - congrats on your anniversary and enjoy your grown up celebration on Sunday!
Posted by: Lisa D. | July 31, 2007 at 02:11 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!! Gifts are better late than never!!!
Posted by: P-la | July 31, 2007 at 03:04 PM
Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Libby | July 31, 2007 at 03:24 PM
Congrats on being married for 8 years. We just passed 11 ourselves. You thought you were young! I was 20! I hope you and your hubby celebrate many, many more.
Posted by: Ellen | July 31, 2007 at 07:04 PM
Congratulations! And best wishes for many more happy years together.
Posted by: Jan | July 31, 2007 at 07:29 PM
Hey, it's our anniversary today too! We've got a few years' practice on you, but what the heck. Happy Anniversary to both of us!
Posted by: Dorothy | July 31, 2007 at 08:06 PM
I totally understand the gift dilemma! Wes's birthday is next week and luckily for me, some professional photographer took pictures of him in his boat. My suggestion that those (expensive) pictures be his birthday present sounded good to him (and me!)
Congrats on 8!
Posted by: Debra Spincic | July 31, 2007 at 09:17 PM
Congrats! I just celebrated 18 years and it just gets better and better!
Posted by: Mary | July 31, 2007 at 09:25 PM
Happy Anniversary! If you want to read an interesting coincidence, go see my comment on Dorothy's blog today.
I have met you!
Posted by: PeeWee | July 31, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Congrats on your anniversary! What sweet pictures of the two of you!
Posted by: Allegra | August 01, 2007 at 01:50 AM
Happy anniversary! Mine is next week, after MANY more years. Wonderful pictures.
Posted by: Kay | August 01, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Congratulations on your anniversary! Love the wedding photos. Is that a sapphire in your engagement ring?
Posted by: Ruth | August 01, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Congrats! Love the wedding photos.
Posted by: Michelle | August 01, 2007 at 10:51 AM
What a great story! Congrats on your anniversary!
Posted by: amy | August 01, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Congrats to both of you! That messenger bag is going to be wonderful! And what a great gift. Have a fantastic night out together -- and I'm drooling over the carpet!
Posted by: Angela | August 01, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Happy Anniversary... As you were celebrating a new marriage I was becoming a mother...Here's to another 8 years!!
Posted by: LauraJ | August 01, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Still my fave picture on flickr is the two of you...happy number 8! We're behind you at 5..
Posted by: Beth | August 02, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Congrads Congrads! I LOVE the wedding photos! And that dress! wow! Here are many more perfect years to you both. My hubby and I's first anniversary is coming up this October.
Posted by: kari Strand | August 02, 2007 at 11:06 PM
Congratulations on your anniversary & here is to many many more..Beautiful pictures & dress I love the skull fabrics
Posted by: Rae | August 03, 2007 at 04:39 AM
Congrats on your 8th anniversary - shared with my birthday too :) Love those pictures.
Posted by: schrodinger | August 05, 2007 at 04:29 PM
Happy Anniversary!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful wedding photos. Beautiful Bride!
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | August 12, 2007 at 01:33 AM