Sunday, February 9, 2014

Happy 15 Year Anniversary!



I feel very blessed in my life, and I'm thankful for many things.

One of the things that I thank God for every single day is that he brought my hubby Keith and I together.
I am so grateful that God gave me a second chance at love with him!

Last year on our anniversary I recounted our very special 'love story'... if you're interested you can go here and read it.



I can't believe that 15 years have passed already since we said 'I do'!  Time really does go so fast.

Below is a picture of us on our honeymoon in Montreal.

Yes, we are the crazy people who went to Canada in the dead of winter.  However, it was unseasonably warm and we had the best time enjoying the culture (we went to a Monet exhibit AND a hockey game!)
and experiencing the most amazing restaurants (we still agree that it was possibly the best food we've ever tasted!)




We've had a phenomenal 15 years, and I wouldn't change a thing.
(This picture was taken at a wedding this past fall.)




He is my biggest supporter, whether it's regarding my shop, or my blog, or any crazy thing that I decide to do.   He often makes me laugh so hard that I practically pee myself (sorry, but it's true!) and we have so much fun together.

He acts as my assistant, taking pics for the blog when I need him to (like at the Sweet Salvage Sale) or loading and moving things to the shop, and when I need help with computer issues (which unfortunately is fairly often) I call him my 'hottie tech support'!

He is a wonderful provider and he makes me feel safe and loved.

Happy Anniversary, to my love! :)

On a somewhat funny note, and to show how much Keith 'gets' me, I have to share my favorite Christmas present from him!

Of course I love the silver bracelet, the massage gift certificates and other gifts that he surprised me with, but this baby made me giddy when I opened it...




Yes, a rusty metal ball!!

He totally picked it out himself (I'd never seen it before to 'hint' that I wanted it) and I absolutely love it!
I laughed at how many girls would be like "What is this piece of junk that you got me?!" and not meaning 'junk' in a good way!

I think it looks fun topping off a pillar, next to my rusty metal bucket. (Notice a theme here? Hmm...)





If this doesn't show that we're meant for each other, then I don't know what does!  :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a fantastic day!
(And if you're getting a ton of snow like we are, stay warm!)

59 comments:

  1. Happy anniversary Susan! And love the Christmas gift rusty ball - it shows he really knows and loves you. Thanks for sharing.
    Irene

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  2. Yes, the rusty ball is proof that you were meant for each other! Congratulations on 15 years ~ he's quite the cutie!!

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  3. Happy Anniversary. I'm headed off to read your love story right now.

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  4. Happy Anniversary! Great guy with great gifts!

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  5. You two are a match made in heaven! Or should I say in junking? lol! I read this with a big smile! Isn't wonderful to have a man who goes along and enjoys our craziness in Rust? Have a wonderful anniversary~~~You are a beautiful couple!~~~Blessings~~Roxie

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  6. Indeed, he definitely "gets you" -- that ball is wonderful! Sending many wonderful happy anniversary wishes to you -- and wishes for many more!

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  7. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby Susan...many many more!!
    We're suppose to be getting more snow tonight!

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  8. Happy Anniversary to you two!! Cute couple! Wonderful love story!!

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  9. Happy Anniversary! And he so gets you! I would have squealed at such a great gift!

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  10. Just read your love story. Love it! Happy anniversary! Linda@Wetcreek and Wetcreek Museum Blogs

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  11. What a beautiful love story. Happy 15 year anniversary!

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  12. Happy Anniversary!

    I saw a similar rusty sphere like yours and now I am kicking myself that I didn't buy it.

    Wishing you many more wonderful years!

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  13. Happy Anniversary. It is so sweet that you and Keith found each other and have carved out a special love story together. Gotta love a man that gives you a rusty sphere! Too cute. Happy Happy Anniversary and here's a wish for many more beautiful moments together.
    Kris

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  14. Happy Anniversary! It sounds like you got a keeper! I love the "rusty orb" that he gave you. It looks great on top of the pedestal. I think that was a very personal gift because he knew that YOU (not just anyone) would like it.

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  15. Happy Anniversary! He really does get you. Isn't that awesome!

    Being in love over the years is the best thing in life. We will celebrate 26 years on Valentine's Day. :)

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  16. Happy Anniversary to you both. You are a cute couple. I wish you many more years of love. xoxo,Susie

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  17. What wonderful gifts. Happy Anniversary. What a beautiful love story.

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  18. Great post! Happy Anniversary & wishing you many more years of happiness! ~Mel

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  19. Congratulations with your anniversary!

    Hugs, Pietrik

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  20. Happy Anniversary! Many Happy Returns of the day.

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  21. Congratulations! What a joy it is to be happy in love! May the Lord continue to bless your marriage.

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  22. I have that same sphere! I made it into a light....just a light cord wrapped around the iron and hanging from the ceiling with an old-fashioned Edison bulb. I love it! Yours looks great on the pillar.

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  23. Happy Anniversary!
    You sound like a match made in heaven!

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  24. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband. What a sweet guy you have to buy you something he knew you'd love. That is very special in a relationship. Blessings to you both for many more wonderful years together.

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  25. Congratulations on 15 years. I LOVE how much he GETS you! You sound perfect for each other and now I have to go over and read the beginning of the story- xo Diana

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  26. I just went over and read the beginning of your love story. Thank you so much for sharing it. It is nice to know that good things come out of bad things that happen to us. God has certainly blessed you! xo Diana

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  27. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely story! You are a beautiful couple and God has blessed you. Wishing you many, many more years of love, fun and happiness!

    xo
    Pat

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  28. Treasure every moment as time does fly. My husband and I were together 36 years and we built so many memories. He had frontal lobe dementia the last 6 and my memories the 30 wonderful years kept me strong for him until the end Nov 10 2012. The memories are treasures in my heart.

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  29. I do remember your post last year and it made me think what a sweet, honest and friendly sort of person you were...I mean, you really let it all out! :) And I can't believe it's been this long that we've been bloggy friends!!

    So Happy Anniversary to you and Keith. This is such a cute pic of the two of you and I am still tempted to try out that cute hairstyle you have!! I love the metal ball. Yep, he totally gets you!

    XO,
    Jane

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  30. Happy Anniversary to a lovely couple!!

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  31. Happy Anniversary Susan! Christine from Little Brags

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  32. Happy, Happy Anniversary, Susan, and a wish for many more wonderful years together! You all are a beautiful couple and your very sweet spirits shine through. Nothing better than finding your soul mate!!
    Mary Alice

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  33. You are a beautiful couple! Congratulations!! I love this sentence you wrote: "I am so grateful that God gave me a second chance at love with him!" That give this widow hope! Although I LOVE my husband, he has been gone 3 years and I don't have the desire to spend the rest of my life alone!

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  34. Happy anniversary, Susan! Your love story is wonderful!

    Jeanette

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  35. Happy Anniversary! It makes me so happy when I see couples that make it and are in love.
    Brenda

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  36. Happy Anniversary to you both! It's so much fun to be married to a great guy that you have fun with! And what a wonderful gift! Give that man an extra hug from all of us!

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  37. Love the rusty metal ball. Happy Anniversary!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  38. You are such a sweet couple! Happy Anniversary!

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  39. Happy Anniversary and many many more! Y'all make a cute couple too.

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  40. Wow! I'm feeling the love, and loving the feel! HAPPY 15th to two deserving, well-matched people! Long may the love last. Hx <3

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  41. Your beautiful story made me smile. Happy Anniversary -- you're a lovely couple that was obviously meant to be together.

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  42. A big Happy Anniversary to the two of you...
    blessings,
    shug

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  43. Happy Anniversary, Susan! You two are such a sweet couple. I just read your love story. It's wonderful and could be the script for a movie. I can imagine how thrilled you must have been when you unwrapped the rusty metal ball. A perfect gift for a junk loving girl. You both have many, many more happy years to come.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  44. Happy Anniversary Susan,
    Who doesn't love a love story in February :)
    As for the red ball, love It ... I see them turned into pendent lighting often enough, wish I had one, I think you have posted about it before, and it was then I told you how much I loved it. Your hubby did well, what a keeper.

    Xoxo
    Doré

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  45. Happy anniversary Susan. You and Keith make such a cute couple. I love the rusty ball that he chose for you. Isn't it neat that he knows you so well. It's so nice to read happy marriage stories. My first husband passed away in 2007. We had a wonderful 36 years together. I remarried 4 years ago (on Valentine's Day) and thank God every day that He has given me two wonderful men to love in my lifetime. I feel incredibly blessed. Thanks for sharing this post. I'm off now to read your "love story". ~ Nancy

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  46. Happy Anniversary, Susan. You and Keith photograph very well, nice picture. Me on the other hand, horrible, I am not photogenic at all and I mean at all! My own dad even says it, what happens to my daughter in pictures, LOL! John is my Hot IT Man too!!!

    Cynthia

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  47. A match made in heaven...where, incidentally, there is no rust. :)
    Enjoy it now...and may this be your happiest year to date!
    -Revi

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  48. Happy Anniversary Susan - what a beautiful photo of you and Keith !!!
    AND I had no idea you honeymooned in Montreal - time to come back - we can spend some time together :)
    Much love,
    Suzan

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  49. Belated Happy Anniversary for you and Keith, what a perfect match you both are! I am so happy your lives together are so good, I can relate since I feel the same way about Mr. C. especially over the last year. I just love your rusty globe, and if you remember I asked you not to torture me anymore, but I guess now your hubs is too. Anyways since it's your anniversary I'll let it slide. Congrats sweet friend!

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  50. Wow-love this love story. We had a second chance at love too and are equally blessed.

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  51. Happy Anniversary! Such a beautiful story!~~Angela

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  52. Happy, happy anniversary to you both!...you are obviously soul mates...I wish you two many, many more years of wedded bliss!!

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  53. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby. What a lovely couple and love your story! You are truly blessed!
    Judy

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  54. I love the rusty sphere! You've trained him well! Happy Anniversary to you both...and many more.

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  55. love you guys! Happy Anniversary :) such a sweet couple- and I haven't seen your house in forever(cough cough- invite me over) glad you 2 are my friends and your blog is looking amazing!

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  56. love you guys! Happy Anniversary :) such a sweet couple- and I haven't seen your house in forever(cough cough- invite me over) glad you 2 are my friends and your blog is looking amazing!

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