2,629,743 minutes.

That's how long The Squid and I had been married on our anniversary this year. 5 years.

New Years Eve has to be the best anniversary ever, always a party. 

This year however, I was thoroughly prepared for a night at home alone with the kids.

There I was 2 days before New Years, putting the kids to bed (unsuccessfully I might add), when I get a phone call. I had been talking to The Squid all day and he got off the phone so that he could go work out with a friend. It was him of course, we talked for a minute before he divulged that he had mailed my anniversary gift. I was super excited, he has turned into the best gift giver! He told me that he had paid a load of money overnighting it to make sure it got here on time.

I was a little miffed and told him he should have just sent it regular mail! What in the world was he thinking!? He chuckled and said, and I quote...

"Well, if it makes any difference, the delivery man is really hot."

Then...you guessed it! A knock on the front door. 

I opened it to find his gorgeous face staring right back at me!

It was amazing! I had no idea and was so excited to see him! 

We had a great anniversary, consisting of a movie and sushi!

What was the gift you ask, no it wasn't him surprising me. 

This, a beautiful new wedding ring. 

My first one was awesome, but considerably less expensive because we were broke. 

Here's the kicker: it's from Tiffany & Co. THE Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous Lamps, Audrey Hepburn, little blue box Tiffany & Co.!! 

Amazing!
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I did get The Squid an anniversary gift, well 5 actually, since we've been married for 5 years. But, they seemed lame in comparison. In all fairness, I wasn't playing in the same field.

Uncommon Goods

 Actual working windup salt and pepper shakers.

Uncommon Goods

A touchpad stylus.

Uncommon Goods

 A lifesaver vase.

Uncommon Goods

 Candy dish that looks like an open Ziploc.

Uncommon Goods

and a Scratch off Map. Scratch off where you've been!

I'll spare you all the sappiness that accompanied all these gifts, but it was there. :)