Today is my Sixth Wedding Anniversary. Six years and six months ago, I was looking for someone to go out to a movie with. One of my best friends told her husband that I wanted to meet someone nice and he told his friend. His friend was looking for someone nice to hang out with. Neither one of us was looking for love. They fixed us up on a blind date. The first date he took me to the Spaghetti Factory and asked me lots of questions including my taste in games. The second date he showed up with a Scrabble game (my favorite) and we went to see Planet of the Apes. After the movie, we came back to play Scrabble. The problem was that my plumbing had stopped up in my bathroom and I was embarrassed to tell him about the toilet. When I finally told him he acted like it was no big deal and insisted that I let him fix it. He went to the store and bought a plunger and unstopped the toilet. I tell people he stole my heart with a plunger. The rest is history. Happy Anniversary Hubby!
Speaking of anniversaries. I told you I would draw a name for my Blogaversary giveaway today. I used a random number picker and #11 came up. Karen from BlueMuf's Corner was #11. Karen leaves the sweetest, most supportive comments and I am so happy to be sending a package of goodies to her. I really wish I could afford to send you all a present. You are all so sweet and your messages to me have been so uplifting the past few weeks.
My mom is coming home on Tuesday. Today she walked over 100 feet and was feeling so much better. She is getting herself in and out of bed and into and out of the bathroom. I am thinking she won't be using her little bell very much. I really didn't want her to go to the rehab place but it has been the best thing for her. The physical therapists were awesome and she is even stronger than before she fell.
One more thing before I sign off. I have to show you what I bought from Sadie Lou Who. She sells the cutest ornaments and I had to have one.
I think I need some more though. Oh my gosh! Isn't she adorable!
Hi Betty, Oh I'm so excited to be the winner. Thank you so much.
I'm so happy to hear that your mom walk over 100 feet today and is getting in and out of bed by herself. She should be proud of all the work she has done.
Also, wishing you a lovely anniversary. I just loved hearing how to two of you met.
Hugs Karen
I will send my snail mail to you.
Posted by: Karen Young | February 23, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Happy Anniversary! Beautiful roses. Glad your mother is doing better. I hope you are able to rest and take care of yourself also. Such a cutie pie you purchased from Sadie Lou Who!
Posted by: Ele at A bit of Pink Heavene | February 23, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Happy Anniversary.
How wonderful that your Mom is doing so well.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | February 24, 2008 at 12:13 AM
What a WONDERFUL story! Happy Anniversary to Betty and her sweet hubby!
HEY! Does he get to wear that leprechaun suit soon? I LOVED that pic you had on your blog last year. =)
Posted by: beachy | February 24, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Sarah | February 24, 2008 at 05:49 AM
Happy Anniversary! May you one day get roses for a 60th!
Posted by: mom2fur | February 24, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Well, Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!
What a sweet story! Isn't it so great how love works out? I enjoyed hearing how you and your sweety met--and really, who doesn't know what a love enticer plungers really are? lol May you have many many more years of wedded bliss ahead of you!
Glad to hear your Mom is doing better :o)
Smiles, Karen
(hey Betty, pop over to my blog and find out how to get entered into a nice prize drawing!)
Posted by: Mrs. Kwitty | February 24, 2008 at 06:30 AM
I am so glad your mom is doing better! And happy anniversery! He does sound like a keeper.
Posted by: karla nathan | February 24, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Happy Anniversary!!!
6 months huh? You beat us by three months. We met nine moths before we got married...we've been married 12 years now.
Congrat on all the good things happening in your life!!
Posted by: Carrie | February 24, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Hi Betty! Happy Anniversary to two sweethearts, how cute the plumbing and scrabble! We were thinking about you and your Mom, getting a little worried, but you are back, relief, and Mom's okay, she's probably a little shaken up by the whole ordeal. Congratulations to Karen, she will be thrilled! And we have some of Sadies things coming too, love her cuties, we agree, one is not enough! Well dear Betty we will be away for awhile but you are never far away in our thoughts, will pop by when we can :) Take care, huge hugs to ((((you and Christy and yOUR Mom))) Jenn and Jacqui xo
Posted by: Jenn and Jacqui | February 24, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Happy Anniversary Betty!!! I love the part where he stole your heart with a plunger!! Take care of yourself!!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | February 24, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!Well, I have heard of winning the heart of a man through his stomach, but a woman's heart from a toilet plunger? May you have many, many more anniversaries.
Posted by: Jerri | February 24, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Happy anniversary Betty!!! What a great story! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Alicia McElrath | February 24, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Happy Anniversary! He sounds like a sweetheart! Hold on to him! :-)
Posted by: Gayle | February 24, 2008 at 03:10 PM
An anniversary and a coming home Mom--what could be better??
:0)
Tara
Posted by: Tara | February 24, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Happy Anniversary Betty and sweet hubby with the best game-Scrabble (and plunger, too!) and best movie. I love all the Planet Of The Apes movies!!
I am so very happy that your Mom is coming home and is a strong lady!!!!!! I am smiling for you!!
Amy
Posted by: Amy Wagner | February 24, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Hello Betty,
I am so glad your mom is coming home, and its so nice to see you with Carole! If someone came to my
door I don't know, unfolded laundry crafts and bits
of paper everywhere....I know life goes on inspite of it. Happy anniversary to you, I love Planet of the Apes, brings back memories.....Take care Pinkie
Denise
Posted by: pinkie denise | February 24, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Betty and Hubby, Happy Anniversary !
Ain't love grand ! ! !
Hugs, Janice
Posted by: Janice | February 24, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Happy Anniversary! Loved reading your story! So great to hear that your mom is coming home in just a couple days!
*Heidi*
Posted by: *Heidi* | February 24, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Happy Anniversary Betty from Kauai!!
Posted by: miss paula | February 24, 2008 at 11:29 PM