2 for Two

I'm about a week late on this one, but wanted to give a shout out to my beautiful wife and congratulate her on successfully being married to me for two years, without pulling all of her hair out or walking out on me.

Most of you will remember that we got married on 10.25.08. It was a beautiful autumn day in Chicago and we all had so much fun! I remember at the rehearsal dinner we handed out gifts to the bridal party, then to each other. Eschewing the traditional gifts - something personalized, or jewelry - I gave my groomsmen iPod shuffles. I thought this was a great gift, so I gave one to Kristen as well. She wasn't able to wear it during the ceremony, but I know she liked it and she used is almost everyday for the past two years. Just a few weeks ago, it stopped working properly and she was really unable to workout to her full potential because she did not have her tunes. So, I thought that this anniversary was a perfect opportunity to replace her shuffle with the new ipod Nano - again, eschewing the convention of giving paper as a second anniversary gift. Needless to say she loves her new toy. It has a lot of bells and whistles, including a built-in clock, which is the modern recommended 2nd anniversary gift... so there you go.

She got me my first French Press! I have to admit I'm a little nervous about being able to make my own coffee at my disposal all day, everyday. I don't want to become one of these folks who is addicted to caffeine. Also, as you all know, I am a bit naturally caffeinated already! Nonetheless, I now have an instant coffee-maker, which I have actually been wanting for over a year now - just one of those things I wouldn't buy myself. So, thanks, babe... and everyone that has to talk to me after I've had a steaming cup of java thanks you also. I am pretty excited to try some cool new coffees and to stay warm heading into the winter.

So that's the wrap up... Two years and going strong! Happy 2nd, K-10, look forward to many many more!