Thursday, April 10, 2008

Sweet Things

What with all of the turmoil going on in our house lately, I forgot to show you guys what Randey gave me for our anniversary. He was in Florida on the actual date but he sent me these flowers: Aren't they beautiful? They're red and pink roses...I love the pink, he loves the red so it was a wonderful combination for us. Before he left for Florida, he gave me this:
It's a Brighton charm necklace. The shamrock is to honor our Irish ancestry, the "Lucky" circle is because I'm darn lucky to be married to him (my interpretation, not his! lol), the "s" is for Sissy, which is what Randey and everyone else in my family calls me (my sister cursed me with that nickname from birth. It stuck. What can I say?) and the "r" is for Randey, of course. I love this necklace. The picture doesn't really do it justice, but in person, it's very, very pretty. I love the idea of the charms, too. I can't wear a charm bracelet, but only because I can't stand the thought of having anything around my wrist for too long a time. I don't even wear my watch unless I'm leaving the house and then I take it off as soon as I walk back in the door. So having a charm necklace is the perfect solution for me. Now I'm looking for charms that remind me of my children....
And last, but certainly not least, here's the absolute best thing I've ever, ever, ever, ever, ever gotten for our anniversary:
My dearly beloved, the same man I've been at loggerheads with for the past several months, stopped off at my absolute favorite place to eat in the whole wide world (McGuire's Irish Pub) in Pensacola on his way home from his trip that Friday. He had them wrap two of their out-of-this-world, uncooked Peppercorn New York Strip Steaks in several layers of foil so that he could grill them for us that Saturday evening. Okay, so A) the man knows the way to my heart and it's through McGuire's, [ha!] and B) It was the sweetest gesture! He had an 11 hour road trip ahead of him, but he went out of his way to stop at McGuire's to get my favorite food and bring it home so we could have an extra special anniversary dinner together. You know, those steaks could have tasted like cardboard and it still would have been the finest meal I've ever eaten. (Happily, they didn't, though! They were grilled to perfection and tasted outstanding!) Just knowing of the effort he went through to make this anniversary special...well, when you think of all that's gone on around here lately, it was truly the most touching gesture ever. I'm always telling Randey - usually in the middle of one of our "discussions" - that talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. This time, I gotta tell 'ya, I heard him loud and clear. Not because of the flowers or the necklace or the steak. But because he went to so much trouble to shine a light on the good parts of our marriage during the middle of a very dark time for us. And that, my friends, feels absolutely priceless!

22 comments:

  1. Hi Kari!
    I've been a bad blogger as well, but working on getting back up to full "visiting" strength". (Mom just had knee surgery and I have no car so between the two, lots of extra time spent away from home) blah blah blah how I go on about ME but what I really want to say is
    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! What a great hubby!
    I can relate to the "dark times" ... don't know source of yours. Mine = sometimes I just can't stand my dh.
    Congratulations too on the new grandbaby on the way.
    OK. Stop and visit if you get the chance AND want to be bored out of your mind. Nothing I post lately is interesting ... lately? ever? Not sure... but I do love when you visit. And I'd love your decorating ideas for my yard if you have a moment.
    Happy happy Anniversary!
    Hugs!
    Wendy

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  2. So sweet! You know what my dear hubbie gives me for our anniversary every year? He says, "buy what you want." and I do :)... Your hub did great. I love brighton stuff. Are you still wearing the perfume?
    We hit 19 years in June, I'm hoping on our 20th he says buy what you want because I plan to buy a platinum band with a diamond for each of the four kids!

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  3. Looks like you have a keeper there! Happy Anniversary!

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  4. What a sweetie you have yourself there ;) You and I almost share anniversary days! Mine is coming up too.. Sunday- 17 years! ACK Im not old enough to be married 17 years..

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

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  5. WOW!! That Randey...is batting a 1000!!! I love that he went out of his way for you...that he went to so much trouble. Just think of how long he had been thinking about this! Yep...he done good!!! I'm thinking...SWAAAAEEEETTTT!!!

    Blessings...
    Teresa

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  6. I gotta tell ya,us guys don't always think about the little things,no doubt.
    It's not that we don't care,but we're kinda geared from birth to handle the big stuff,and accept that as our contribution to our relationships.
    So,..It's nice to hear from a woman that recognizes when her man really does take time to focus on the small touches that may escape our attention.

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  7. WooHoo, Randey put his listening ears on, I'm so happy that he did! Love ya hon
    Aunt Sandi

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  8. Kari,well a Happy anaverary to you and yours.the Shamrock in honor of heartage is a great I dea.maybe I'll have to get myself one.To ga along with the Falcon pin I have to honor the Polish side.

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  9. Ah Kari, what a sweet post! Happy Anniversary!

    The charm necklace is wonderful...the roses beautiful and what a guy to bring those steaks home!

    My best to both of you!
    Pat

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  10. The steaks have got to be about the SWEETEST of them all!! That took thought. I love it!!!!

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  11. Kari, Sissy, whoever you are, this post warms my heart. Randey not only listened, he followed through. That ranks him right up there with the very finest of men!

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  12. How sweet is that! Randey ROCKS! LOL! You are right about is actions really speaking loud and clear! That is AWESOME!

    I also LOVE pink roses. Although, I don't get them often because I always tell my hubby not to buy them because they die too fast. I would rather have a pink rose BUSH. LOL At least then I can enjoy them for a very long time. But, they are so beautiful when you receive them! Such a wonderful way to brighten your day!

    Happy "belated" Anniversary Girlie! I am so thrilled that you had a great day!

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  13. Hi Kari. I loved the post. What a sweet man, and you are a sweet woman for recongnizing it!

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  14. Finally, blogger is letting me comment. I tried last nite but it wouldn't go through. Anyway, what a sweet hubby you have. I love the roses and Brighton is always fun to get but I think that would touch me the most is that he stopped to get your favorite food with an 11 hour drive ahead of him. That is just plain sweet. Happy anniversary Kari and Randey!

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  15. Aw Kari, that was the sweetest post. Happy Anniversary and many more! The necklace is gorgeous. I don't like tight things around my wrist, but I love my charm bracelets!

    Have a great weekend.

    Jennifer

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  16. Wow, your Randey did good, real good! I'm happy for you.

    About your composting question....it will get real hot & cook, then turn into a dark mixture that doesn't resemble the original ingredients. But we add to ours all summer & empty it in the fall. Great question......maybe I'll post about it.
    Hugs, DebraK

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  17. Hi Kari,
    Happy Anniversary! Sounds like you have a keeper! I would LOVE for you to come up to WR!
    Have a great weekend.
    Sandy :)

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  18. You gotta love it when your man actually listens every once in a blue moon!! LOL...Happy Anniversary....your charm necklace and roses are gorgeous dahling :o)
    Des

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  19. When you mentioned in your e-mail that Randey surprised you with something he picked up in Florida, I guessed right, didn't I? I just knew it had to be something from McGuires since I know you love it. What a guy!! I love the necklace and the roses were gorgeous. Sure hope you're coming for a visit soon.

    Hugs!
    Kat

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  20. Oh Kari! I missed your big day? I really am a bad blog friend. : (
    That Randey
    treated our girl the way she should be treated...I can see that pretty smile of yours from here.

    It is the actions that speak more than anything and he spoke volumes!!

    Happy, happy Anniversary gear heart.

    Love,
    Sue

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  21. Oh Kari??? Your old buddy Han Solo left you an anniversary greeting on my blog. He and I go waaaay back ya know. *grin*

    Love,
    Sue

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  22. Happy belated anniversary! What a sweet hubby you have there! beautiful roses!

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