Thursday, December 10, 2009

Our Eighth Anniversary

Of course I didn't know what I was doing.

I was only nineteen.

But I did know that I wanted to marry Tom.

It wasn't just because my stomach was ballooned out in front of me. Yeah, I was seven months pregnant. But at first I had tried to convince Tom that he didn't have to marry me if he didn't want to.

"I can take care of things," I told him. I had already asked for paperwork on what I'd have to do to move into the family unit at the college I attended.

"Amber, we planned on getting married all along..." Tom reminded me. Yes. It was true. But not for another few years.

We did end up getting married on December 10th, 2001 in a tiny courthouse in Flagstaff Arizona. I wore black, not because I was in mourning over having to get married at such a young age--but because it was the only thing I had that still fit me. I carried a bouquet of plastic flowers. It was simple and yes, some would say terribly ghetto--but it was enough for me.

Fast forward eight years later. Tom and I are still married. Yes, we drive each other crazy. (I mean really, he's 27, he should not be leaving dirty socks all over the house. Tom wishes that I wasn't such a pack rat and fears we'll end up on the show Hoarders.) But we love each other and that's all that matters.

Tom and I decided to make each other cards this year.

Tom was all, "I'm allergic to crafts and shit."

But I convinced him.

And look what he made me:



He cut paper into a heart! This might not seem like a big deal but it's a huge deal for my husband, who makes gagging noises when a love scene comes on in movies.

A paper heart. Just for me.

And a necklace.



Okay, I picked the necklace out because sometimes when Tom walks into a jewelry store he immediately goes into a panic. The store worker will ask what he's looking for and he'll sputter, "I don't know! I really don't know!"

So it's just easier for me to pick what I want out.

I picked the necklace out because it says dream on it. I'm reminding myself to follow my dreams. That dream is to finish a novel and have it published.

I made Tom a card too.



And I got him a chocolate penguin because it made me laugh. How can you pass up a chocolate penguin named Willy Waddles? I'd like to know.

(Oh, and look at our anniversary cake. I couldn't pass out a cake with SANTA on the front.

)

This video I made sums up our relationship.



Happy Anniversary, Tom.

Pick up your socks. ;)

55 comments:

  1. What a sweet guy! Happy anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Happy Anniversary! I'm glad you found your prince and that someday your daughter will too (unless he's been shot, of course.)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Happy Anniversary!!! Loved the video picture clip! You two look so happy together! Can't wait for your novel!

    ReplyDelete
  4. What a cute video! I hope you have a happy day and enjoy that Santa cake - yum! I hope your dream of your novel comes true....I'm buying it!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I seriously just cried a little bit. That's amazing! Congrats!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. That was *snif* wonderful *snif*

    Talented guy like that should have no trouble with arts and crafts

    Happy Anniversary

    ReplyDelete
  7. I still have to watch the video..but happy anniversary! You guys got hitched here in AZ!...now pick up your socks..lmao.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I am bawling here after watching the video!!


    Happy Anniversary!!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Ok, you shoulda warned me to not watch the video while there's a possibility of being emotional! That was wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love that he made you a heart-shaped card and you gave him a penguin. But not ONLY a penguin, of course...the video is great.

    ReplyDelete
  11. "I love you and will always be yours, even in Korea."

    Man... that got me all shiny-eyed.

    Happy Anniversary! May your dreams come true.

    ReplyDelete
  12. holy dang. I am a mess over here. your video was amazing. I should've guessed that I'd get emotional over it though! You are really good with your words, and the story throughout the video was amazing. . . I love that you passed your kitty to Natalie. congrats on the 8 years with your honey!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Happy Anniversary! That video is so sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Happy 8th Anniversary! (We celebrated our 8th back in Sept., but I am old - 37.) I loved your video, that song always makes me cry.
    I think it's funny when I watch Dr. Phil and he's all "you must prepare for marriage" - most of us jump in blind and do just fine! Congrats!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Loved the video!! Cant believe you were married around my neck of the woods!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Love love love this video so much! You two were and are still so cute together!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Awww this is so sweet!!!!! Happy Anniversary!!!!!! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Man, you guys are fun. Happy Anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Awwwww! That was the sweetest slide show I've seen!

    Happy Anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  20. That totally killed me!! I'm a blubbering mess over here. Happy Anniversary - and many, many, many, many more!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Your blog is great. You are a great writer...but don't ya think you could have at least wrote "Love Amber" on the card instead of "From"?

    ReplyDelete
  22. Happy Anniversary! Awesome post!

    ReplyDelete
  23. thank you for making me cry before I go to class!! your vid was sweeeet! happy anniversary! and cheers to many many more!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Congratulations! You've got me blubbing. Natalie is the image of you in sme of those pictures! And, from what you've said in your blog, Tom doesn't need to worry, Natalie will kick anyone's ass who does something she doesn't yike! Wishing you many more happy years together.

    ReplyDelete
  25. I think it speaks well that he listened when you told him exactly what to buy you. Good for him.

    P.S. I want that penguin. A lot.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Aw, that is so sweet. The video was great.

    ReplyDelete
  27. So, so sweet! That video is gold! Happy anniversary to the two of you!

    ReplyDelete
  28. What a sweet sweet video! OMG!

    Happy eighth anniversary, Tom and Amber. :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. AWWWWWWWW! HE CUT PAPER INTO A HEART!!! *cries* You two are way too cute! Happy anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  30. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! The video was really precious :-) Our anniversary is this month, too!! It'll be our one-year anniversary. We got married when I was 7 months pregnant, also! :-D

    ReplyDelete
  31. That video is one of the best I've seen. I love your commentary through it. Happy Anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Amber and Tom, happiest Anniversary. You two provide more laughter in my life than you even know :)

    ReplyDelete
  33. That is just awesome! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog! That meant a lot to me...

    Shane

    ReplyDelete
  34. What a beautiful story!! Congrats on 8 fabulous years! Happy Anniversary!

    ~WM

    ReplyDelete
  35. Happy Anniversary what a beautiful love story! Nice card Tom he did good!

    ReplyDelete
  36. So cute, happy anniversary, I hope you last many more years together (I'm sure you will!) *hugs* xxxxxxx

    ReplyDelete
  37. I'm glad you found your prince and that someday your daughter will too (unless he's been shot, of course.)

    Work from home India

    ReplyDelete
  38. Happy Anniversary! You even got this old lady teared up. He may still not be picking up his socks when he's 47 but I beleive you will be looking back at even more sweet "remember whens" with your lovely family by then. (some time around 16 years you stop noticing the socks)

    ReplyDelete
  39. Happy Anniversary. The video is beautiful. You had me choked up.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Happy Anniversary to both of you!! It's wonderful to grow together in love!

    Many more wonderful years together:)

    ReplyDelete
  41. Aww that's so sweet! And I'm not talking about the penguin, although I'm sure a chocolage penguin is pretty sweet. (No pun intended. Or maybe it was...)

    Anyway, Happy Anniversary to you both!

    ReplyDelete
  42. ok seriously that video was so so so sweet!! i love the kitty! awww i'm all weepy now!!! and the gun! hilarious!

    ReplyDelete
  43. happy anniversary!!!

    and i totally get you with what you are saying about him making the card.. that was super sweet!!!!

    have a wonderful wkend!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Happy Anniversary Tom and Amber!
    Wonderful post. I loved the video collage at the end. (Hugs)Indigo

    ReplyDelete
  45. Happy Anniversary!! LOL... I hope you enjoyed your Sonic! LOL (saw your FB status) ... Dennis and I are 3 years on the 13th ... we have too much in common. Writing, Anniversary is the same time of the year, LOL... got married in court houses (gah!) ... kids are about a month apart..Tommy & Noah, and Natalie and Nathan... LOL...

    You know whenever I crack up reading something Dennis says "you must be reading Amber's blog again, what's she say now?"

    ReplyDelete
  46. LOVE IT!
    Your Tommy and our Hannah have the exact same birthday! :)

    ReplyDelete
  47. That is awesome! Happy Anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  48. Wow, I'm trying to swallow with this lump in my throat! Great video and story. Just can't keep true love apart! When I saw that photo of Tom when he was little I thought, "Wow - that's Tommy!" It's uncanny how much they look alike!

    Sounds like you guys were made for each other. Happy Anniversary. And may you have many, many more happy, and loved filled years together.

    ReplyDelete
  49. Awwww - how sweet - what an awesome video. I am crying - I always cry at happy love stories:)

    I hope you two have many more happy years together.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Happy Anniversary. I was married in black, too.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Happy Aniversary (belated). What a sweet tribute, and it's nice to see that the kitty has a new owner.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for the comment!

Share This

 
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...