Thursday, April 30, 2009

APRIL 28-- 1989

20 years! How in the world could we have been married for 20 years already? When did that happen? Well, it did! In honor of the special day I am using these two lovely shades of pink and green because they were our beautiful wedding colors. YES- this should have been my first clue that Dave was a kind, patient and giving man.  What a great day it was though! I will never ever forget the feelings I felt that day and the wonderful journey we started out on together~ with $50 in the bank and a lot of big dreams!!! :)  We really have been greatly blessed these last 20 years!!

So as you know, I have recently gone back to work and let me just say ummmmmmmmm....... its been a bit.... well....... grueling...... (how's that for an expressive word?)  So, I think for the first time in 20 years I kind of forgot our anniversary.  I have been so tired, stressed etc.. that I didn't really put a lot of thought into it this year until this showed up Tuesday morning!!!!






What a surprise!! Two dozen BEAUTIFUL red roses... I was very surprised. Dave had left for work about an hour before.  I was in the kitchen doing dishes and he popped around the corner with these roses (scared me to death) and surprised me! It TOTALLY brightened my day! They are the prettiest roses I have ever had! I hope they last a LONG time!  I have never had TWO DOZEN before!  Thank you Dave!  Then he came home early from work (4:45-- this NEVER happens), had reservations to a great restaurant (Maggianos) and a great table outside... we broke the bank and got appetizers, and dessert with our dinner! It was awesome! :) Then we went to a movie... It was such a needed break.  For about the first half hour I was feeling the stresses of life still and then about half way through dinner Dave had me laughing and talking and feeling groovy! :)  It was so great to spend time with him and to remember how lucky I am to have a best friend who is there for me in good and bad times.  I love Dave so much.  I am so grateful that he married me!! What a wonderful husband he has been! :)
We are hoping to take a trip late in the summer just the two of us to REALLY celebrate the big 2-0! I can't wait!! :)

10 comments:

Cassondra said...

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! 20 years! That is so cool! You two are awesome! Dave, you're the man for remembering and bringing home 2 dozen roses! And Leslie, you deserve it! Sorry work has been so taxing! I really admire you! Congrats again!

Jordan and Nikki Brown said...

How exciting! Congrats. I'm so glad you went out and enjoyed yourself!!

steph said...

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys. And Dave's a stud for bringing a garden to you! May you have 20+ more years together.

Chris and Elaine said...

CONGRATZZZZ!!!!!!

We hit 20 later this year as well. Can't believe how fast the time has flown. What a great milestone to have reached though.

Take a great trip later and live it up.

Dan Doxey said...

20 years!!! Dave is awesome as are you! Those Doxey boys are somthin' special!

Lannie said...

Les! I feel like a loser..I didn't remember your anniversary. Wowzer! 20 whole years. Congratulations and happy anniversary.

akdoxey said...
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akdoxey said...

First, is it our duty as siblings to remember anniversaries too?...I can hardly remember the birthdays of rich and em. Second, you all is old...20 years, if you remember, that's when Nintendo was the hot stuff! Duck Hunt truly brought us all together. Happy Days!

--doug

Jill said...

Congratulations! Enjoy planning and taking a wonderful trip to celebrate!! You're both awesome and you deserve each other -- in a good way, of course!!

The Crane Family said...

Holy Honk!!! Congratulations!!! We are SO happy for you guys--You are both amazing! The roses are incredible--what a fun surprise!! We're so glad you got to go out--so fun!