The Best Two Years

Yesterday was mine and Jared's 2 year wedding anniversary. My mom babysat Taylor, and after Jared got off work, we went out to eat at Luciano's, an Italian restaurant on Airport Rd that neither of us had ever been to. It was a very nice, quiet atmosphere with dimmed lighting and candlelight. Our waiter was great, the bread was great, and the fried ravoli appetizer was delicious! We were both pretty much full before we even got our main entrees.

After dinner, we went to the new Bridge Street town centre. I had never been there before, so we walked around and explored everything. We went inside of the new movie theatre which looked amazing, saw the Christmas tree, and looked around to see what all stores were there. We were hoping to rent some paddle boats, but they close those down at sunset (which is early this time of year). The gondola rides were all booked up for private tours so no public tours were available. I was tempted to ride the carousel, but since we didn't have any cash on us, I decided that we could just come back another day and bring Taylor.

We passed a jewelry store while we were walking around, and Jared said, "Do you want to go look to see if they have a wedding band that you like?" When we bought the wedding band that I have now, all I wanted was a plain band, so we pretty much bought the cheapest one because they all looked the same anyways, and we figured we might as well save some money. It is white gold, but it no longer looks like white gold, and it is very obvious next to my platinum engagement ring. So, I've been wanting to get a new band. So, we looked at bands at the jewelry store and actually found something like what I've been wanting, so I told Jared to make a mental note of it.

After we looked around at everything, we went and sat on a bench, and Jared said, "Well, are you ready for your presents?" Presents?! I hadn't even thought about presents! He had his hands in his jacket pocket, and he said, "Pick a hand." So, I picked one, and he pulled out a small box. Well, actually, he pulled out a candy wrapper first, and then, he pulled out the box ;-) I opened it, and it was a pair of really pretty earrings with three diamonds in a vertical row. They are really nice because they can be worn with something dressy or casual.

After I opened that box, Jared pulled out another small box. This one was a ring box, so I was very surprised. I opened it, and even more to my surprise, it was a diamond wedding band! It was from a different store than where we were looking, but it was beautiful and just like I wanted!! I have to get it sized, so it'll be a while before I can wear it, but I am so excited!! I don't know how he managed all of this since we're poor, but I didn't mind being spoiled! ;-)

After that, he said he had dessert in the car, so we walk to the car, and I see a box of chocolates in the passenger seat. I open the passenger door, focused on the chocolates, and from the backseat on the driver's side, Jared pulls out a cookie cake!!!! My favorite!! I didn't think this night could get any better! I opened it up, and it said, "The Best Two Years." (Have you seen the movie about missionaries titled 'The Best Two Years?') It was so cute, and we both got a good laugh about his creativeness. It was an amazing night, and I am so very blessed to have such a wonderful husband! He is so good to me each and every day, and I love him so much!