9.19.2011

Five Years Ago

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Five years ago this evening I was in my kitchen. My home was quiet. But that was nothing unusual. I lived alone. I had lived alone for four years. My house was spotless. Everything neat and tidy and in its place I must admit. The television was quietly in the background to drown out some of the buzzing silence. You know the kind. I proceeded to the fridge and pulled out a carton of vanilla ice cream and grabbed the blender and made me the biggest thickest chocolate malt ever. After indulging myself I went upstairs to finish packing. I also talked to my mom on the phone and both of my sisters earlier that evening. And then the ring tone sounded that signified that Mike was calling. As I answered the phone I heard him say, "So should we get married tomorrow?" I said, "Yep, I will meet you there."

After much preparation our wedding day had finally arrived! And the events of that day set me on a course that would change my life forever. In less than one year I went from single Melanie building a finance career to married Melanie and stepmom of four. I was so excited and happy for my new life. And little did I know but just two short months later another huge surprise. (To be continued . . . )

Happy Anniversary to Mike.

This man is a good man.

This man would swim through shark infested waters to bring me a lemonade.

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He would also stand on a 24 foot ladder to hang a chandelier just for me.

I love you babe!

16 comments:

Korrie@RedHenHome said...

He's a keeper, all right! Happy Anniversary to you both! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story ;-)

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Oh yes, definitely a keeper! Happy Anniversary Melanie and Mike!

Karen said...

Melanie, I don't know you, though I follow this blog, but I love your comment that he would "swim through shark infested waters to bring me a lemonade" You definetly have a keeper!! Guys like him are not easy to find. Congratulations!

Unknown said...

I hope your anniversary was wonderful. This was a very sweet post and I can't wait for the next installment.
Traci

Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy said...

That's an awesome pic on the ladder! Happy Anniversay, Guys!

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Happy Anniversary!

Cassie Bustamante said...

looks like we have something else in common.... happy anniversary!

Gail said...

Happy Anniversary and can't wait to here the rest of the story.

Enjoy your day,
Gail

Jami Nato said...

i am liking the personal side to the frosted gardner. :) wish you would do this more!

NanaDiana said...

Well...now I want to hear the Rest Of The Story as Paul Harvey would say. He looks like a keeper to me...AND handsome to boot! xo Diana

oops! said...

It is fun to see the couple behind the blog - Your adorable. P.S. I have your phone # memorized. Because I am Melanie and I paint furniture. It usually goes like this, are you the Melanie who paints furniture? Yes, and then I have learned to inquire further who they are really looking for, so I give them your #! Kinda Fun! Don't worry I have more painting requests than I can handle, so sometimes I am relieved they are looking for you! Your work is awesome, and I am inspired by it! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story!

Anonymous said...

happy anniversary! Enjoy the day!

Chelsea said...

I love it all! Every word. :)

AllisonK said...

Love both the before and the after Mel! You are wonderful.

Happy Anniversary.

PS. You looked so beautiful that day (of course you still do, but you know what I mean).

michelle said...

Happy Anniversary Melanie!! You two are so beautiful. I hope you enjoyed the day and I would say the he is for sure a keeper if he will stand on that ladder for the chandi. :)
Hugs!!
xoxoxo

Jen said...

First of all, CONGRATS! You two are so adorable together! What a good looking couple. Secondly, I don't know why, but Mike looks SO familiar to me. I think this is the first straight on picture I've seen of him since I found your blog. Where is he from?

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