I love my husband. I'm sure you already have that figured out if you have been reading my blog for any length of time. He's not perfect (neither am I) but he is perfect for me. He might be Grumpy but he can also be loving in a surprising amount of ways. Like when I roll over and face the other direction in bed - and he reaches over to lay his hand on my arm. And keeps it there. Like when we are watching a movie together and he will come sit on the couch beside me, reach over and take my hand and say "You know, your not too bad for an old buzzard." . There is also the time I came home from work to find he had found the toothbrush holder and shower head to match our bathroom. Or even the night he kissed me in my sleep. 🙂 How could I not love him? When he obviously loves me. He has a tough exterior and many wouldn't know he has a soft heart. Let me tell you all. He's not all that bad. 🙂
It has been almost 10 years since our first date....where I thought he stood me up. We were meeting at the theater to go see "The Others". I got there and I waited. I waited some more. Then, I waited a little longer. I got up and went to my car figuring he had stood me up. I sat behind my wheel and thought why am I out here? You see, I didn't just go to be with Grumpy. I also went because I wanted to see the movie! I got back out of my car and headed into the mall. As I was walking in from the back entrance, there was Grumpy-walking into the front entrance. He had a flat tire on the way to meet me. He wasn't standing me up at all. I guess we were just meant to be.
We have been married for 6 years now. Not really all that long when I think about it. But we have been through a lot together in that short amount of time. Still going through a lot. Through it all though, my love for him is still strong. His happiness or pain, it is all mine too. I will stand beside him for the rest of my life. No matter what happens.
baking.serendipity
Happy Anniversary! These look like an awesome way to celebrate 🙂
Megan
I'm glad you and Grumpy found each other, the love really shines through. Your cupcakes look so tempting!
Becky
Happy Anniversary,
Wishing you both many more years of happiness together!
I think I am married to Grumpy's twin on the West Coast. Amazing how close your story is to ours.
Love reading your blog.
Perfect isn't real just keep being real!
Becky
Fight the Fat Foodie
What a great story!
Gera @ Sweets Foods Blog
Happy anniversary to both!! More sweet year for coming!!
Have a great weekend,
Gera
Sippity Sup
From what I read OFCOURSE you meant to be together. Somebody "up there" just needed to step in and make you see it. I have been in a relationship for almost 21 years (and I am not even all that old! So I can say from experience. There is more great stuff ahead! GREG
howtobaker
Happy anniversary! The cupcakes look great. Thanks for sharing your special moment with us.
Ingrid
AW, that was a lovely post!
Happy Anniversary to you both! Here's too many more delicious years ahead for you two!
~ingrid
bunkycooks
Happy anniversary! This was a very sweet post. 🙂
Jamie
Happy Anniversary Shelby and Grumpy! Have a fabulous day celebrating your marriage. And the cupcakes look yummy too!
Mary
I'm sending anniversary wishes to both of you. Fate. Kismet. Karma. No matter what you call it, it would appear you two were meant to be. I loved the story of your first date. That certainly is one for the memory books. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Fallon
Happy Anniversary!!!
Jamie
Congratulations and a very very Happy Anniversary. We are almost at 23 and it sounds like you and Grumpy (mine is too) are headed for the long run! There is nothing like the magic of true love....
And love the cupcakes.
Cooking with Kait
Happy 6 year anniversary! These cupcakes look great and I love the way you did the frosting.
Barbara Bakes
Happy Anniversary. Mine was this week too. Your cupcakes look delicious. Love the frosting.
Debbie
Happy anniversary! Mine was 2 days ago... 32 years. I wrote a story about it too. LOL
bellini valli
Happy anniversary to you both. I am glad you found each other:D
Cristine
What a beautiful post! Happy anniversary! May you have a lifetime of happy years together!
Gabe's Girl
I love this post. Congratulations on your anniversary!
It is great to see strong, happy marriages. They make the world a better place!
pegasuslegend
Happy Happy Anniversary to both you too love birds!!! and I look forward to see you sharing 1000's more stories like this one on your happiness! Congrats you too!!!! Adorable cupcake and a perfect choice, red velvet has some great memories behind their exsistance and the recipes popularity for years of happy moments.