Oh...Happy Anniversary!!!!

     Awhile back, I remember sharing that this year was going to be particularly filled with family "milestones".  Well, the first one took place May 1st.  My husband and I celebrated 20 years of marriage wedded bliss...  He took the day off of work so we could be "together".

 

     I We had decided to celebrate by updating our "look" and getting new wedding bands.  This is something I never dreamed of doing before as I am quite sentimental when it comes to certain things.  The symbolic exchange of wedding rings and vows is definitely one of them.  Well, nothing like the passing of 20 years to make a person change their thinking on all kinds of things!!  Besides, these days I am liking the platinum, silver, white gold look more than our original gold wedding bands.  We did not replace the rings, just have two choices available to us now.  Also, my husband never rarely wore his ring because somehow in our young love and innocence we did not get him a "comfort fit" band and he found the old ring "annoying" (how's that for symbolism!!???) and generally dislikes jewelry.

May 1, 2013 -- 20 Years
(This Photo will have to do -- I will never get cooperation for a "retake")

     We went to lunch together at a favorite place and then got some fro-yo at our new Menchies.  Not long after that, it was back to reality.  The kids were going to be home from school and there was a football meeting at the school that night  (back to reality). 

      We have been through a lot together in these 20 years, both good times and bad -- yet  we are still together!!!  We have discussed a weekend getaway to celebrate, but so far our calendar has not really allowed it!!!  In the meantime....let's all join hands and sing out this post with our wedding song from 20 years ago by the late great Luther Vandross.........

 

Always and forever, each moment with you

Is just like a dream to me that somehow came true

And I know tomorrow will still be the same

'Cause we've got a life of love that won't ever change and
Everyday love me your own special way

Melt all my heart away with a smile

Take time to tell me you really care

And we'll share tomorrow together

I'll always love you forever, forever

There'll always be sunshine when I look at you

It's something I can't explain just the things that you do

And if you get lonely phone me and take

A second to give to me that magic you make and
Everyday love me your own special way

Melt all my heart away with a smile

Take time to tell me you really care

And we'll share tomorrow together

I'll always love you ever, ever

Loving you is the thing that I've planned

For a very long time

Me with you, you with me, we as one

Love together for a very long time

Loving you, you, baby
Always, forever love you

Always, forever love you

Always, forever love you
I said, "Forever love you, love you"

Ever and the day and one day

Loving you, you, you, you, you

Forever, tomorrow's tomorrow
Ever and a day, ever and a day

Ever, everyday, yeah, you

Loving you forever, ever, you, you

Forever 

 

 

 

Flashback Friday!!

     It's Friday, so I'm gonna take a 19 year 1 month "flashback" to my wedding day...  I appear to be in some serious conversation with my mom.  Wish I could remember exactly what it was about, but I have some guesses.  (Hopefully it was not the "sex talk" - ha!)  Those of you who follow my "Monday Memories With My Mom" posts will see what a difference 19 years makes -- for both me and my mom.

     I admit, I went right for the wedding photos which are easier to access than the even older ones.  Beware, once I get the photos from the 70s, 80s and 90s from my basement, then we will have something to laugh about!!

Who else wants to play Flashback Friday!!??  Link up with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom and play along!!

Happy June -- I love June!!

His and Her Wedding Anniversary!

    Last week, May 1st, was our 19th wedding anniversary!!  Yikes!  I actually got home from my Florida trip very late the night of our anniversary.  It was much less expensive to fly back on a Tuesday and staying in Florida an extra day was not a problem for me!  Plus, let's be realistic, how were we really going to celebrate on a Tuesday anyway!?
His 
   As luck would have it, we were invited the next morning to meet another couple for lunch at the Detroit Athletic Club (the DAC as we call it) and then had plans to walk across the street to the Tiger game.  My friends have access to a suite that overlooks Comerica Park with a great view!  We ordered an early lunch and had a nice lunch brought to the suite served for just the four of us.  It was kinda fancy schmancy.  Then we chatted for a bit and walked across Woodward for the Tiger game.
    We had awesome seats a few rows behind the Tiger dugout.  It was also pretty warm out and although there was the threat of rain, it never happened.  We had fun cheering for our players...for me that means the cute ones (Avila!).  I even had a beer!  (It was hot, I was at a ball game, and I was thirsty...that's about the only time I drink beer!)  We were lucky that our ace pitcher, Justin Verlander, started the game.  Unfortunately, he seemed a bit off that day and we lost 3-2.  (I hope he ate his Taco Bell!?)  It was still a thriller though! 
Hers
     So, the week went on with the normal weekday schedule of school meetings and soccer games.  Then, on Saturday night it was mama's turn.  I wanted to have dinner out with my "groom".  I got to choose one of my favorite places, Diamond Jim Bradys.  We went on the early side, like around 5:30 pm, because it fills up and I hate waiting for a table.  (They don't take reservations.)  We had no wait and got a great table.  We shared some yummy calamari, and I had my favoritest (I know it's not a word) Boursin Chicken Caesar Salad.  It is soooo yummy!  They also make a great Mojito, and I might have had two!!  We had a nice time and caught up on some of the events over the past week while I was on vacation.  My husband was Mr. Mom with two of my kids while I was gone!  The few times we do get away on our own, I like to play "let's try not to talk about the kids".  It's very difficult!!  (Wait until you're married 19 years !)
     Somehow, we've made it another year -- next year will be the big 2-0!!!  We're seriously thinking of planning a getaway to celebrate that one!!

The view from the Detroit Athletic Club window (across from Comerica Park) 

The view from our seats behind the Tiger dugout! 

Lucky 13 -- Alex Avila!!

"Paws" Paying a Visit

Diamond Jim Brady's (before the crowd)

Boursin Chicken Caesar Salad...

Mojito!!

My romantic husband of 19 years!!  Told him I wanted a pic for the blog!

The First of May -- 18 Years Ago Today!!

Hooray hooray, it's the First of May and it's our 18th Anniversary today!!  **

May 1, 1993

G + C

(Bridesmaids dresses were actually hot pink color)

** Wish my dress was more like bridesmaids...what was I thinking??

Hard to post these pics right after Royal Wedding...lol !!