Our Second Anniversary

Our second anniversary was 3 weeks ago.  Kevin and I both took the day off so we could be together.  I have to say, in the history of my work life, I've never taken a day off "just because".  It's always been because of an appointment or I'm sick or traveling somewhere that's planned.  Never just to have a day not at work.  It was magical...minus the fact that I had an accounting exam that morning.  It worked out though because Kevin needed to stop into work, so he did that while I took my exam and then it was a day for just us!

After my exam, I stopped by Krispy Kreme and brought the treats back home to deliver them to my hubby.  Knock, knock!  Krispy Kreme delivery! :)

Next it was time for gifts.  The second anniversary gift is cotton.  Kevin got me a monogrammed cotton robe.

I made him a blanket out of his old t-shirts!  I've been working on it for months- every weekend he's been away traveling for work.  A labor of love!

Then it was time to take a walk down memory lane!  We drove downtown for lunch.  Our first stop was Gravy for some ravioli.  Gravy was the spot of our rehearsal dinner.  The ravioli was unexpectedly amazingly wonderful!

Next was a stop at The Big Easy for a second lunch.  The Big Easy's catering company, Belle's Catering, catered our wedding.  I enjoyed a Belle's Apple Salad, the same from our wedding day, for a tasty lunch and to reminisce over the flavors of our wedding day.

The Stockroom, our reception spot, is right beside The Big Easy and we went in...just to remember our big night.  There were many men painting and doing repairs to The Stockroom and we just walked right on in.  We put on our first dance song, God Gave Me You- Blake Shelton, and we danced as if no one was watching!  :)  The men were not phased, so maybe no one was watching.

Our last stop was Bittersweet, a new dessert bar in downtown.  We were too early for their full dessert, coffee and cocktail menu, but we were able to get a carrot cake cupcake and enjoy that!  Delish!

We left downtown and headed to Cary Towne Center to check out a dress at Loft that I really wanted.  They didn't have it, so we continued on to a "surprise" spot.

That spot was Brides and Bouquets, our wedding florist.  Gregg put together the most gorgeous arrangement for me and I was truly surprised!  I didn't think Kevin was getting me flowers this year.  He gets an A+ for these flowers!  They were massive and smelled glorious!

On the way home, we rented two movies.  We got home and watched the first one...then rushed off to dinner at Bonefish Grill, the location of our first date and one of our favs.

When we got home, we watched the second movie...well, I did...Kevin fell asleep on me.  It was PERFECT!

It was such a great day remembering our vows and why we love each other!  Our marriage is officially 2 years old and I can't wait for many, many more!  Life with my man is THE BEST!  Happy Anniversary Kevin!