Our Sweet Sixteen Anniversary

Posted on August 23, 2015 by joey

As some of you know, Friday was our anniversary, and we spent the weekend CHILDLESSLY celebrating.
Our very sexy anniversary weekend began when The Mister paid two tattooed, sinuous, half-naked men to … mow our lawn.

I keep tellin ya, this is not that kinda blog.

We had an absolutely marvelous time.

We talked a lot, about important stuff and the future. We reminisced some. Like the shock of telling people we were getting married. How some people claim they’d always known, and how other people still can’t get over how we happened to begin with.

You can tell a lot about people by the way they react to, “It’s our sixteenth wedding anniversary!” Many people cannot hide their revulsion. Same kinda people who say, “FOUR? You have FOUR kids? On purpose?”

I live in a state of constant surprise myself. If you’d told age twenty me that by thirty, I’d be married with four kids, I would have laughed and laughed, “Oh yeah, right! And I bet at thirty, I’ll be good at math, too, huh?”
If you’da told me that I’d only grow more in love and more satisfied over time, I woulda said, “Stop it now, you’re scaring me.”
People are always going on about how life is so unpredictable, but too many forget that life is surprisingly good in the most unexpected ways.

My face still lights up when he enters the room. I still get butterflies when he touches me.
Um,  I’ve also never come so close to hating anyone. 

So yeah, we took a weekend to celebrate that — In the car, at Starbucks, at the liquor store, on Mass Ave, on the sidewalks, in restaurants and bars, at the deli, at home, in Broad Ripple, on park benches — we were happily married all over the place. It was absolutely disgusting.

Since it’s not that kinda blog, these are the sexiest pictures I can show you.

we’re so happy
scallops on creamed kale with corn salsa and fried bacon wrapped chicken — and the mister’s duck
plum mojito thing
blackstrap and cane
i insisted on dining al fresco with the twinkly lights
bread pudding something with jameson something and whatever the fuck they call keoke coffee now
cheese curds at twenty tap — thanks, benson!
edamame with chili oil, cilantro, and sea salt
shrimp and grits
homemade old fashioneds

When I rolled out of bed at noon today, I took a selfie with my Boston Cream doughnut from Dunkin, but I spared you that one, because it’s really just a tangle of hair and icing. You’re welcome.

Did you do anything wonderful (I presume to celebrate our anniversary) over the weekend?

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76 Responses to Our Sweet Sixteen Anniversary

  1. Carrie Rubin says:
    August 23, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Sounds like you had a great time. The hubs and I had an anniversary on Thursday, but he’s been out of town since then with the oldest for a tournament. Guess we’ll celebrate next weekend. But he did buy me some chocolate before he left. 🙂

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  2. meANXIETYme says:
    August 23, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Happy Anniversary Joey and The Mister. We’re creeping up on our 16th in a coupla months. Hub says he’s going to surprise me with a trip for our anniversary this year. I’m afeared. But then again, I’m kinda doubtful it will actually happen because he’s not the planner in our pairing. 😉
    Glad you two had a great day, and I wish you many many more happy days (and anniversaries) together!

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    • joey says:
      August 23, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Thanks, and how nice he’s thinking of a trip!
      I’da liked a trip, but that’s just more money, and I believe you read my complaints about Augu$t, lol! I hope he does plan it, and even perfectly, and then maybe you could WRITE ABOUT IT and make me smile! Haha at afeard! 😀

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      • meANXIETYme says:
        August 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM

        Yeah, he was talking about a trip, but that was before our air conditioning died again (for the 2nd time in 3 weeks)…and before we found out our gutters are messed up over our front stoop, and there’s waterproofing missing behind some stone on the front of our house…
        It’s been a not-so-inexpensive summer for us, and only getting worse. I would rather celebrate at home and save the $, but that’s not how Hub thinks. And since he wants to plan a trip for us, I want him to do it.
        We shall see! He has a couple of months to do the planning…and I have a couple of months to try and stow away a little extra $$ to pay for it.
        (I know, I haven’t written anything for a while…I keep wanting to and then don’t. Can’t imagine why…)

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        • joey says:
          August 23, 2015 at 7:50 PM

          My gutters (on the south side of the house) have tiny maple trees growing. LOL And they cannot stay there. >.< I would totally read about the gutter sitch. Now, the waterproofing bit is frightening, so you might want to save any foundation issues for a Halloween post.
          I hate HVAC troubles, as you know. I hope the third time is the charm for you.
          Yes, I miss reading you! 🙂 But I understand, too.

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          • meANXIETYme says:
            August 23, 2015 at 7:57 PM

            Both the gutter problems and the stone/water proofing issue are in the same area. Stupid builder screwed up both and we had no clue until earlier this summer. Now we’re chasing around masons to try to find someone to do the stone repair and water proofing before we get the gutters fixed. It’s ridiculous.
            And even MORE ridiculous that our a/c has failed twice this summer and once last summer…our house isn’t even 4 years old yet.
            At the moment, we’re kinda roasting around here, as it died Saturday morning and there’s no getting a repair person in over a weekend without paying mucho extra dinero, which I ain’t doin’.
            I’m considering sleeping in the basement tonight, since it’s below ground level and always cool. Ignore the fact that we have no furniture down there I can sleep on and the floor is still bare concrete… Sounds comfy, eh? 🙂

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            • joey says:
              August 23, 2015 at 8:01 PM

              OH Hell. Uh, yeah, basement sleeping is super, I did it for years. With a bed, tho.
              I really hope you get it fixed soon. 😦

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              • meANXIETYme says:
                August 23, 2015 at 8:04 PM

                Yeah, we lived in my parents’ basement for about 9 months in between houses at one point. But it was finished (in the manner of an apartment of sorts) and heated/cooled. And we had our own bed.
                Our basement here is filling with Hub’s crap, and lots of folding tables and bookshelves. Drywall on the walls, but no flooring and no real furniture. Oh well…it’s back to lots of fans blowing on me.

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                • joey says:
                  August 23, 2015 at 8:06 PM

                  Ick.
                  Maybe tomorrow tho. I feel for you. I hate to be hot, let alone sleep hot!

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                  • meANXIETYme says:
                    August 23, 2015 at 8:28 PM

                    Ditto for hating to be hot. And I like to sleep like a polar bear. LOL We keep the bedroom really cold, then I normally sleep under a comforter. Well, that was before the menopause temperature issues. Now we still keep the bedroom COLD COLD and I sleep with a sheet, cuz otherwise I overheat all night.
                    Fun times!
                    Hub is calling the a/c people first thing in the morning, so fingers crossed for a quick appointment!

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  3. Victo Dolore says:
    August 23, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Congrats on all of that sexy food! Yum!

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  4. DanicaPiche says:
    August 23, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    “On purpose?” Haha 🙂 Happy Anniversary!

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  5. Angie Mc says:
    August 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Happy anniversary, Joey! Dave and I celebrated our anniversary on Saturday ❤

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  6. Dan Antion says:
    August 23, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    Congratulations. You have something very special (and four kids, which is a different kind of special) and I am glad you still enjoy it.

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  7. LindaGHill says:
    August 23, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Sounds wonderful my dear. May you have many more. 😀

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  8. baldjake70 says:
    August 23, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    I would tell you what I did, but it would seem a bit redundant. I love you Baby!

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  9. Lies Jack Kerouac told Me says:
    August 23, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Congrats…keep ’em coming.

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  10. coldhandboyack says:
    August 23, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Happy anniversary. After company left, we went to the state fair and ate enough fried food to cause a stroke.

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  11. Sonu says:
    August 24, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Happy Anniversary Joey =)

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  12. jetgirlcos says:
    August 24, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Awesome! Congrats on your 16! But those pictures…almost too sexy for a blog! 😉 We had ours on Saturday, and spent a decadent weekend out of town ourselves. August must be a good month for weddings!

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  13. Jadi Campbell says:
    August 24, 2015 at 3:40 AM

    ….still grinning about your lawn being mowed… and Happy Anniversary. Your posts are always a super way to start my week.

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  14. Ellen Hawley says:
    August 24, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Happy anniversary, and congratulations.

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  15. edwinasepisodes says:
    August 24, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    It looks like you had a wonderful time enjoying your anniversary. I loved your happy, smiley picture together. 🙂

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  16. Peter Wells aka Countingducks says:
    August 24, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    What a great way to spend your anniversary, and a hearty congrats from me as well. You happiness is an inspiration to many, and a blessing for your kids 🙂

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  17. Prajakta says:
    August 24, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Happy Anniversary 🙂 Absolutely disgusting make for some really happy and wonderful moments with your partner!

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  18. April says:
    August 24, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Happy 16tth to you two. Your post made me smile. It’s nice to hear of lasting love. It’s very easy to take someone for granted and it sounds like you have a keeper there!

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  19. Benson says:
    August 24, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Happy Anniversary. Seriously I get the warm ands when I hear someone talk that way about their mate. I think you guys are so lucky. Best wishes and may you have many more.

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  20. Fourth Generation Farmgirl says:
    August 24, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Happy Anniversary, Joey! Sounds like a lovely weekend. Great pics, too. 🙂

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  21. Fannie Frankfurter says:
    August 24, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Happy belated anniversary!

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  22. garym6059 says:
    August 24, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Congratulations, sounds and looks like it was a fun filled weekend.

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  23. cardamone5 says:
    August 24, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Happy anniversary . Our 16th is in a few days. Like you, I fall more in love with hubby every day. i don’t need to look for miracles. If you look at my family’s miserable history of marriage and divorce, you’ll know, I am living a miracle.

    Love,
    E

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  24. Sherry says:
    August 24, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    sounds like a grand time…Ours is the third of September….also the dogs birthdays…we just figured we should celebrate it all in one big extravaganza….lol

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  25. Sammy D. says:
    August 24, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Congratulations, Joey. I love the natural smiling happily married you two’s and the way you celebrate each other. Taking what comes, calling it normal and making it all a good life. That’s living !

    I had scrumptious chocolate cake several times over the weekend plus apple pie for lunch yesterday. All in all a fine way to celebrate you and the Mister.

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  26. La Sabrosona says:
    August 24, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Such a lovely couple! Happy Anniversary 🙂

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  27. markbialczak says:
    August 24, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    You guys are very precious together. Not just in the photo, either. In your real life stories, too, Joey, the great and the genuine oh-my’s. Congratulations on your Sweet Sixteen anniversary.

    My dear wife Karen was out of state at her annual Girls Getaway, so I celebrated your big milestone golfing with the kid and her boyfriend and his dad, and hanging out with the dog. 🙂

    As an aside, if either I shaved down my full beard or he expanded his less-than, I do believe me and The Mister have somewhat of a facial resemblance going on, from your good-looking photo here, anyway, Joey.

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  28. Josh Wrenn says:
    August 24, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Well happy belated anniversary!

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  29. Anxious Mom says:
    August 24, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Happy anniversary! I also celebrated with a Boston Creme donut from Dunkin Donuts, but consumed it more fully clothed than you probably did 😉

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  30. reocochran says:
    August 25, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Happy Anniversary all year round! Starting with that kiss post leading to now… it has been a blast, Joey. My Mom fell over weekend and shattered her hip bone, surgery with titanium put in on Sunday. Please- Forgive my absences. 🙂

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    • joey says:
      August 25, 2015 at 7:04 AM

      Oh no! I hope she’ll have a good and speedy recovery!
      You never need to apologize for your absence here. I always enjoy our chats but offline life is and should be more important. 🙂

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  31. Jewels says:
    August 25, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Aw happy sweet sixteenth! ❤

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  32. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:
    August 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Happy anniversary. I went to a brewery on Sunday, had a great wheat beer and a sandwich, and raised my glass to you and hubby. Here’s to 16 more. 🙂

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  33. evelyneholingue says:
    August 26, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    This is very sweet and I wish you both many more years together. Staying happily married is not easy and it’s wonderful de read your words. See you later.

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  34. evelyneholingue says:
    August 26, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Sorry for the quick intrusion of French! I meant “to read” and not “de read.” In any case it is a lovely tribute to your married life and your husband.

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  35. jan says:
    August 29, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Lovely that you two still make beautiful music together (and children).

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