Tomorrow is Corey’s and my 12th anniversary. Because our anniversary falls on a Sunday this year, we decided to celebrate our anniversary today. However, because of homework and other obligations on both of our parts, we decided just to go see a movie together and give each other gifts. (We haven’t given each other an anniversary gift for most of our marriage so this is a big deal for us.)
Corey bought me a Canon powershot. I mentioned to Corey a couple of weeks ago that a digital camera would be a nice gift since we didn’t have one anymore and since we’ve never had a nice one. Corey did some research and found out that the powershot has great reviews and really nice features. The camera comes in gray, light blue, or hot pink. He chose the hot pink and I love it! It’s so fun!
He actually gave it to me a few days ago when it came in the mail. I’ve been checking out its features and taking pictures ever since. It’s awesome! It has a timer, which is so cool. Here are some of the pictures I’ve taken with my camera this week.
I gave Corey stone sculpting tools (pictured above). He’s going to pick up some stone next week so he can use his tools. I can’t wait to see what me makes. I bet it’s great no matter what it is. When it comes to art, he’s very talented.
We chose to see Alice in Wonderland. Corey and I are both big Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, and Danny Elfman fans. We adored the movie. It was a great adaptation of the story. All the actors performed superbly, especially Johnny (but what doesn’t he do well in?–nothing). The effects were great and added so much to the experience. I don’t think the movie would’ve been nearly as good had Tim Burton not directed it.
After the movie, I went out to lunch with Karey Shane. We had a great time together. It was great to get to know each other more. By reading each other’s blogs, we’ve discovered that we have a lot in common and it was nice to expound on those similarities.
After lunch, I came home. Corey and I have been spending some time together watching TV, playing with the cats, and playing on our computers. Even though this anniversary has been/is low key, it’s been a great day, and it will be nice to spend time with each other again tomorrow (even if it’s the first day of Daylight Saving Time).
It’s hard for me to believe we’ve been married for 12 years, and, at the same time, it’s hard to believe we’ve only been married for 12 years. (I think I say that every year.) We haven’t had it easy. We’ve had our share (and then some) of financial woes, health problems, and other personal matters, but it’s been worth it. I’m glad I married Corey and even knowing what I know our life has been like, I would’ve still married him 12 years ago. I know I couldn’t have done better than I did and I look forward to the next 12 years.
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Congrats on making it twelve years. Time flies when you’re enjoying life. Even in the middle of trouble, find time for joy. Good luck on the next few decades!
Happy Anniversary! I love the camera. I have been looking into that one for myself too (since ours bit the dust). I’m glad that you like it so far! I can’t believe that it has been twelve years! It doesn’t really seem like that long to me! Love you both!!!
12 years! That’s awesome hun! Congrats!
Congratulations! It was fun to see your wedding pictures! Also, thanks for the reminder about daylight savings time. I had no idea…I guess I thought it was later in the month. Thanks to you, we won’t be an hour late to church tomorrow!
Thanks, all! It’s been a great 12 years.
Fun day! Happy 12 years! I love the new hot camera. I know yours broke a few months ago so it must be fantastic to have another one again. I’d go crazy not having a camera for that long.
Where did you and Karey go for lunch? I love the decor.
Debbie – Oh ha! I didn’t put where we went to lunch. We went to Guru’s. The food was really yummy.
12 years! That’s awesome. I love that you didn’t go out to lunch with Corey
It made me laugh. But i’m glad you had fun and liked the movie. I’ve been debating weather or not to see it. I loved seeing you wedding pictures again. you guys are so cute!
Happy happy happy happy happy Anniversary (think so I married an Ax Murderer–doesn’t he do an anniversary party for his parents in that one?). I’m glad it was a nice, low-key day. Your wedding pictures always make me smile. What a wild ride your 12 years has been!
Happy Anniversary! 12 years! I’m so glad that you two have hung in there, through thick and thin! Here’s to another 100 years of joy and excitement! (only good excitement this time!)
Aymee – Yeah, I wasn’t sure how to present going to lunch along with the anniversary post. But, we had been planning to go to lunch for a while and yesterday was the only day we could.
Ali – Ha! I love that movie! Thanks for the song!
Beth – Thanks! I’m glad we have too.
Congratulations!! 12 years is an achievement worth celebrating! Oh, hey you could do project 365 now that you have a camera, it’s so much fun! I have an unserious theory that Johnny Depp made a pact with the devil for eternal youth and fame because when you think about it he hasn’t really aged and is a really good actor….but it’s not serious at all!
Andrea – I could do Project 365 now. I’m not sure I really have the time. Although, I guess it’s just taking a picture day to day. It would be very fun… I’ll have to think about it.
I think your unserious theory regarding Johnny Depp has some merit. 
Congrats! 12 years! You guys look so cute in your wedding photos
Those were fun to see. And your pink camera is awesome.
Rebecca – Thanks! I really like the camera and I love looking at wedding photos of people. They’re so fun!
Happy Anniversary guys. Keep Corey his tools away from the lens of your pretty pink camera. I know he is looking for something to sculpt on.
Congratulations on 12 years! That is so exciting! I loved seeing your engagement/wedding photos. Also, I got a PowerShot for Christmas (mine’s matte black) and I love it! I hope you love yours, too!
Gwyl – Thanks! Don’t worry. Corey’s coming no where near my camera.
Ashley – Thanks! I do love it. Matte black would be nice too. Corey said that they had a purple one a few years ago. I was sad at first, but then I realized that not everything I owned had to be purple.
Happy 12th anniversary!
What a fun day it sounds like you guys had & I love your new camera!
Yay for you and Corey! 12 years is impressive! I’m glad you had a great day.
Thanks, Violet and Lauren!
i love that you added pics of when you were married! So very cute. You guys are a great match and we are glad to have lived by you, even if it was for just a short while! Happy anniversary and here’s to the next 12!
You two haven’t even changed that much! How fun to hear about your day and see your photos. Happy Anniversary!
12 years, way to go! Marriage isn’t always the easiest, but it really is the best.
Jen – Well, I think we both look the same, but we’ve definitely put on some weight. We’re working at taking it off, though.
Becky – It is the best. I like having someone around all the time.
Dani – Oops! I thought I posted a reply to you, but I realized i didn’t. It was fun to live by you guys too. I wish we would’ve had a little more time together, but I’m glad things are going well for you in WA.
Thanks again for such a fun lunch, Jen! Especially since it was your anniversary.
You’re wonderful. Thanks for posting all these pictures. And everyone, the thing coming out of my head is actually on the wall. I’d have a pretty sore neck holding that thing up if it was part of me.
Karey – It was a lot of fun! I’m glad we were able to find a time we could both do it. Thanks for inviting me!
Happy anniversary. That camera looks like a lot of fun.
Christie – Thank you! It has been a lot of fun! I can’t wait to read about your trip to the Bahamas! I hope you guys had a great time.