Nine years of wedded bliss… AND a video.
Paul and I are on vacation this week… We’re celebrating nine years of being married.
Nine years of being amazed at how lucky I got.
Nine years of wondering if he listens to a word I say.
Nine years of Paul failing to appreciate my talent for micromanagement.
Nine years of me having 1,237,894% more to say about any given topic than Paul is actually interested in hearing.
Nine years of him promptly forgetting anything important I tell him, despite being able to recall with total clarity the entire laundry list of things I have ever done that were even remotely bothersome to him.
Nine years of being astounded at how there is nothing Paul cannot do.
Nine years of forcing him to use that power to do my bidding.
Nine years of Paul wondering if there is anything I do not have an opinion on.
Nine years of me being deeply thankful that Paul has become part of my family.
Nine years of debating which of us would be voted off of Survivor first.
(It would definitely be Paul, who wouldnāt even make it past the first hour; for yelling at everyone for building the shelter like idiots and coming to a desert island without knowing how to make fire.)
Nine years of him leaving me notes that say:
Dear Hoarder Victoria, I love youānow get your crap out of my garage.
This is us, nine years ago:
Last year’s anniversary post: how we met.
TravelingBlush
August 14, 2013 @ 9:14 am
lovely lovely lovely. and congratulations!
Anita
August 14, 2013 @ 10:15 am
Congratulations! We are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary this week…. which now begs the question about why I am not off somewhere vacationing with my Renovator Ron!
ahhh…. someday…. when we have this place all spiffed up!
http://anitakrul.blogspot.ca/2013/08/gemma-turns-10-bedroom-makeover-surprise.html
Niki
August 14, 2013 @ 2:59 pm
Happy anniversary!!!
Sharon
August 14, 2013 @ 4:02 pm
Sooo sweet. Happy Anniversary to you both!
the misfit
August 14, 2013 @ 4:55 pm
Happy anniversary! It’s a good month – our eighth is coming up this weekend :). Hope you have a lovely trip!
Siouxzie Q
August 14, 2013 @ 9:35 pm
That’s pretty much perfection there, missy. Happy anniversary!
One a completely different note, I just got back from New Orleans where I was salivating over the abundance of ELEGANCY…chandeliers that made my eyes swell with tears just from their dizzying crystalline beauty. Of course, my raccoon and I went rabid, thought of you and screamed, Victoria NEEDS ALL this!!!
Randalee
August 15, 2013 @ 8:51 am
Well, even though I’ve never met you or Paul, I still feel pretty sure that I love you two. Any man that would/could dance that well with his wife on the back patio is sure to get my admiration. Happy anniversary.
Emily
August 15, 2013 @ 11:12 am
Um, is this the house you and Paul looked at and decided agains? The porch looks very similar
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/15/greathomesanddestinations/she-used-her-gut-instincts.html?ref=garden
Victoria Elizabeth Barnes
August 16, 2013 @ 9:50 am
It’s not, (although you’re right the porch looks nearly identical.) I sort of wish you hadn’t pointed me to this, because I am now deeply sad that is not my house… it’s amazing!!! (And was cheap, at least initially.)
Tonya
August 15, 2013 @ 11:30 am
Happy, happy anniversary. I hope your vaca is wonderful. Maybe you will even find some amazing CL’s deal, but I didn’t say that:)
Sarah
August 15, 2013 @ 11:48 am
I must say, your last 9 years sounds remarkably like my last 6 years š You are hilarious and I love your blog! Congrats on 9 years, and have a wonderful vacation!
Kathleen
August 15, 2013 @ 10:04 pm
Your dance video is so dreamy, elegant, and princess-like. I was amazed when I recently looked at the wedding photos you posted. Spectacular! How fitting for the gal who owns the kingdom mirror! It is exciting to see how blessed you and Paul are. I can’t wait to see what else you do. Happy anniversary!
gretchen
August 15, 2013 @ 10:36 pm
Last night we celebrated my in-laws 65th anniversary! Wishing you and Paul that many years of love and laughter together. I think you have the laughter part down pretty well.
KiniaCat
August 16, 2013 @ 3:12 am
Congrats, very nifty post, and excellent commemorative video! Thanks for the smiles and I must commend you on your excellent taste in men! (And he looks good in a Tux AND in Shorts!)
I think Paul chose wisely too. š
Lynn
August 16, 2013 @ 3:23 pm
Congratulations on 9 years of wedded bliss(?)!! I know EXACTLY how you feel about your marriage – I’ve spent the last 30 years feeling like this!!! (And I think Paul got the best of this bargain!)
Glo.
August 16, 2013 @ 8:33 pm
I just found you via ‘Southern Hospitality’ and I have to tell you that you have me hooked. What a hoot you are! I look forward to getting to know you through your escapades!
diane c
August 17, 2013 @ 10:39 pm
Happy Anniversary. wow … I love your dancing! So great to watch! I know I’m gonna love this blog…..just found you today! Hooray!
Bridget from Refined Vintage
August 19, 2013 @ 11:49 am
Aww, you both are so happy! I love your wedding video and the recent dance in the backyard. What a great moment to have on film. Congratulations on surviving the first years and best wishes for many more to come. A sense of humor goes a long way to ensuring a happy marriage and you both seem to have that.
libradesigneye
August 19, 2013 @ 3:47 pm
The Astaire touch is definitely in the graceful arm at the very end of the back patio turn. Congratulations on your anniversary – may you have many, many more.
Cindy
August 19, 2013 @ 5:04 pm
That video is freakin’ adorable.
Congrats on your love so well done.
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Lisa S
August 20, 2013 @ 10:27 am
I have been happily married for 36 yrs next month and we’re pretty cool people yet we have never done anything so amazingly wonderful as your videos. You definitely must do them every couple years throughout your lives!! Happy Anniversary!