Celebrating Seven Years

Posted on February 1st, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

Sooo, it’s February! How about that!? It’s hard to believe the first month of the new year is officially over. It has been a fun one!

Some highlights:

January recipe highlights:

And now it’s time to dive head-first into February.

February = Love Month

This month is loooove month for me and Ryan.

Today is actually the seven-year anniversary of our very first date!

Last year I shared six fun facts about us in honor of our six year anniversary, so I figured I’d keep the tradition alive and share seven fun facts this year…

Here we go!

  • I always say that Ryan “wooed” me. In a world where more and more guys seem to think texting is an appropriate way to ask a girl out, I was seriously impressed when Ryan called me to ask me out on a real date when we’d only ever seen each other one time before. He impressed me ten times over when he put the effort into planning dates and “courting” me. What can I say? I’m an old fashioned girl at heart! :D

Pottery Painting Date (2006)

  • When I asked Ryan whether or not we would be celebrating our dating anniversary now that we’re married, he said “YES! I’m not losing seven years!”

Wedding Day!

  • We never call each other by our real names when we talk to each other. The only time I actually call him “Ryan” is when I’m trying to find him in a store or other crowded place.
  • Whenever we try to hug around Sadie, she throws herself between us because she has to be part of any group hug. We sing the obnoxious song “Three is a Magic Number” whenever this occurs.
  • Neither of us want to remain in Orlando forever. We love it here, have great friends in the area, our families live within driving distance and we are never bored, but for some reason we both have the “itch” to move out of Central Florida before we start a family. Of course jobs and other factors may influence this decision quite a bit.
  • Ryan and I always revisit the place of our first date, The Cheesecake Factory, on our anniversary. Unfortunately I’ve ended up throwing up in the bathroom on the evening of our anniversary twice. I will no longer order salmon from The Cheesecake Factory.

And now, before signing off, here’s lunch!

Lunch

Tuesday Lunch

Egg salad served on a toasted whole wheat English muffin with a side of yellow pepper slices!

To make the egg salad I combined the following:

  • 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
  • 1 hard-boiled egg white, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. light Miracle Whip
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp. mustard
  • 1 tbsp. sweet relish
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika

Egg Salad

I had too much egg salad to fit onto the English muffin completely, so I ate most of it out of a small Tupperware container with a fork. Fantastic and fantastically smelly! :)

Eggy!

Back to work. This day has been draaaagging… I think it’s because I’m anxious to bust outta here and go on our hot anniversary date tonight!

(Update: The new Fashion page should be up tonight!!!)

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82 Responses to “Celebrating Seven Years”

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    Maryann, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:09 pm Said:

    Happy Anniversary to you and Ryan!! Hope the date tonight is amazing :)

    Lunch looks great! I will be replicating your egg salad sandwich soon :)

      

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    Mimi, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:09 pm Said:

    Happy seven years to you guys! My now-fiance wooed me by calling me instead of texting. That little thing says a lot!

      

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    Dana, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:10 pm Said:

    Happy Anniversary!

      

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    Laura @ prettylittlewords, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:10 pm Said:

    Cute!! I love that he called you…that always wins HUGE points in my book :)

    Have a great date tonight!!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    February 1st, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    i loved it to. i don’t think i could say yes to a date request by text. it seems like such a cop out!

      

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    Hope, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:10 pm Said:

    This is such a cute post! I think it’s great that you are still celebrating your dating anniversary! :) I will do the same thing when I’m married too. There’s no reason to waste those years, like Ryan said.

    That egg salad looks fantastic! I love egg salad. I don’t know why I don’t eat it more often. It’s so yummy and stinky! :)

      

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    Ali @ Ali Runs, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:10 pm Said:

    Aww what a great post! Happy anniversary! :) My boyfriend and I went to the Cheesecake Factory for our first date too!!

      

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    carlee, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:11 pm Said:

    Happy seven years! WAHOO! I <3 you guys!

    Hey Julie, if i email you can you respond sometime between today and tomorrow? I have some questions/ help I need on something?

      

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    Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner), on February 1st, 2011 at 3:12 pm Said:

    Happy 7 years!! You two are adorable, and so in love! :)

    This is my favourite one of your ‘things’: •When I asked Ryan whether or not we would be celebrating our dating anniversary now that we’re married, he said “YES! I’m not losing seven years!”

    AWWWW! :)

      

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    Shannon @ Philadelphia Phitness Pharmacy, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:12 pm Said:

    Happy 7 years! I will definitely be trying out that egg salad recipe! Hope you have a great night at the Cheesecake Factory!

      

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    Jess (Daly Authenticity), on February 1st, 2011 at 3:15 pm Said:

    Awe, that is so sweet! I love reading updates about you and Ryan. You remind me of my husband and I a lot. Tom TOTALLY “wooed” me. I loved every second of it. And honestly, even though we are married, he still wooes me! (As I think it should be!)

      

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    Carrie, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:15 pm Said:

    congrats to you both!!! i love when boys take charge too… they should plan the dates !!.. ahah in my family my parents NEVEER call me my real name either.. we all have nicknames!

      

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    Ashley @ 365 things, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:16 pm Said:

    Congrats! I’ve been with my husband for 10 years and married to him 5, so I know how he feels about wanting to count 7!!

    LOVE tuna salad. I’m self conscience when I eat it at work because of the smell, but I figure they can just get over it!

      

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    Katy (The Singing Runner), on February 1st, 2011 at 3:16 pm Said:

    I can’t believe Ryan had shaggy hair! Too funny!

    Have a great date tonight! :D

      

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    Ashley @ 365 things, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:17 pm Said:

    Err, I mean egg salad. I add egg to my tuna salad as well, so both stink either way..lol!

      

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    Juliene, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:17 pm Said:

    Happy Datingversary- as my hubby and I refer to it. We also celebrate for similar reasons and just had our 7 year as well! Have fun tonight!

      

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    Nancy K @ NancysPerfect10, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:18 pm Said:

    Aww, Happy Anniversary! Wishing you both many many more :)

      

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    steph, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:19 pm Said:

    happy anniversary to you and ryan !!

    i love cheesecake factory. (i actually puked once after as well… all the sugar in the carrot cake didnt settle with me) but its too good to pass up ! have a great time !

      

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    Jessica, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:20 pm Said:

    Happy anniversary! So sweet that he still agrees to recognize the dating anniversaries after you two were married! He looks funny with long hair…but still a handsome fella.

    Have fun tonight, you two!

      

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    Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:22 pm Said:

    Happy dating anniversary! I loved when my now hubby put thought into our first dates!

      

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    Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:22 pm Said:

    Happy lucky seventh anniversary!! This is so sweet :) My boyfriend and I “dated” for a loooong time before we became official (it was the summer before we went off to college), but I just remember how elated it was when it was finally “real.” Enjoy some cheesecake tonight!

      

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    Stephanie @ The Cookie Battle, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:22 pm Said:

    Unfortunately they closed the restaurant my boy and I went to on our first date, I wish we could still go back and visit :(

    Happy Anniversary, you guys are so cute :)

      

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    Christine, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:27 pm Said:

    I am so excited to hear that you are celebrating your dating anniversary. My husband and I have been married a year and a quarter :) But together for 8 years and I think people think I am insane when they ask how long we have been together and I respond 8 years and then they say well I thought you just got married :)

    Happy Dating Anniversary!

      

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    Balanced Healthy Life, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:30 pm Said:

    Happy 7 years!

      

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    Amanda (Eating Up), on February 1st, 2011 at 3:34 pm Said:

    I LOVE when guys call and ask for the first date. I have been tempted to tell guys many times I don’t get text messages because I really dislike how texting affects dating these days. Some text too much!

      

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    Chicago Cuisine Critique, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:35 pm Said:

    Happy first date anniversary to you and Ryan! I think it is so important to keep celebrating this occasion. My parents still acknowledge it, and they have been married 30+ years. :)

      

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    Emily, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:36 pm Said:

    my parents still celebrate their first date too! they started dating in 1977, and went to sonic on their first date – and every year they still go to sonic every Oct 17 just to remember :)

      

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    Jess@atasteofconfidence, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:40 pm Said:

    Happy Anniversary :)

      

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    Danielle, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:53 pm Said:

    Happy Anniversary!

      

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    Michelle, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:55 pm Said:

    I always find myself smiling as I read your posts! You and Ryan have such a great relationship and I love reading about it. Enjoy tonight! I can’t wait to read about it :)

      

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    Mariana, on February 1st, 2011 at 3:57 pm Said:

    Happy Anniversary, what a nice post, you guys are soo sweet!

      

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    Erin @ The Grass Skirt, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:05 pm Said:

    Happy Anniversary Month! You and Ryan are adorable together (and Sadie too, of course). Can’t wait for your fashion page! :)

      

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    mkr, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:10 pm Said:

    Woo date night! Can’t wait to see the date outfit. I love getting gussied up for a dinner out with my bf.

      

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    Gina, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:11 pm Said:

    Congrats! You and Ryan are seriously the cutest couple ever!
    I hope I have a great relationship like you two one day :)

      

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    Shanna, like Banana, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:15 pm Said:

    So sweet, so cute! Love the wedding photo!

      

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    Jamie, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:21 pm Said:

    SO cute! People tell me that my boyfriend and I look like alike too.. I never really know how to respond! That wedding picture is so sweet.

      

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    Jenna, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:24 pm Said:

    Aww congratulations on the seven years!! You guys are so adorable and that is so sweet that he put so much time and effort into courting you. :-)

      

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    Stephanie, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:39 pm Said:

    I am in love with you guys as a couple. Happy 7 years of being together. :)

      

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    Trish, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:40 pm Said:

    Congrats! You guys are just too adorable. I hope someday I can find a love as special as the one you share. I can’t imagine how amazing it must be to walk down the aisle and be so happy and to truly love the person you’re walking towards.

    I hope you both have many, many happy years together. :-)

      

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    Sara, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm Said:

    SO cute a million congrats!! :)
    xoxo
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    Allison @ Happy Tales, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:44 pm Said:

    Ahhh I LOVE this!!

    My Ryan *wooed* me, too!!

    And Happy always *alllways* has to wiggle her way into our hugs. We now do the group hug as well after we get home from work (my lord typing that out sounds so corny… but I wouldn’t have it any other way!! It’s one of the favorite parts of my day!)

    I tell, you… y’all should check out the Carolinas for a place to “settle”! It’s great… you have both the beach AND mountains! Nothing beats that… I know that Ryan and I are hoping to *settle* in our new found home of Charlotte (jobs and life permitting, of course!)

      

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    Caree @ Fit-Mama, on February 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm Said:

    yum, I love egg salad! wished it didn’t smell so bad tho!! :)

    aww, i loved reading how you two met!! I am too an old fashioned type gal and soo glad texting wasn’t popular when I met my man!!

      

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    Rachelle, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:12 pm Said:

    Happy Date Anniversary to you and Ryan! This is def the love month! My wedding anniversary is the 3rd of Feb! And of course.. Valentines!

      

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    Geraldine, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:12 pm Said:

    One of my best friends says that my boyfriend and I look like brother and sister and it really annoys me! It’s not true!!
    You guys look so happy in the picture with Ryan’s shaggy hair – he looks like a surfer! Happy Anniversary :-)

      

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    Gill (snaxandthecity), on February 1st, 2011 at 5:23 pm Said:

    Happy 7 years! Ryan has really changed hasn’t he, hair-wise!
    I love egg salad – what’s miracle whip though?!

      

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    Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:27 pm Said:

    awww happy anniversary! i looked back & the pic of ryan’s blonde hair is great!

      

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    Holly, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:29 pm Said:

    Congrats on 7 years :) You two are PERFECT together. Absolutely beautiful!

      

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    Vanessa, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:38 pm Said:

    Aw, that’s cute! (I thought me and my Mister were the only cheesy ones to celebrate first date anniversaries!)

      

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    Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:40 pm Said:

    Such a cute post! I absolutely adore it when guys actually put time and thought into “wooing” you. My last boyfriend did it and although it didn’t work out, I totally appreciated and loved the gesture.

      

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    Kelly, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:42 pm Said:

    That’s too weird because Keith and I were just talking about this last night. We starrted dating on July 3rd 2004 and Keith proposed on July 3, 2005 and we got married on April 30, 2006. We ALWAYS celebrate our wedding anniversary, obviously, but we both agree that in our minds July 3 is almost more special. I think the day he proposed means more to me than the day we actually got married. Proposing was when he chose me, got down on one knee, and asked me to be by his side forever. That is the day that I will always cherish.

      

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    Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:43 pm Said:

    Seven years?! That’s so great! My husband and I have only been together 3 1/2 — we got engaged after one year of dating – and got married one year later. We moved it right along!

      

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    Courtney, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:44 pm Said:

    I cannot believe Ryan’s hair – it is SO Dawson’s Creek. ;)

    Happy Date-iversary!!

      

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    Emily, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:54 pm Said:

    You and Ryan always give me hope for true love :)

      

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    Mary @ Bites and Bliss, on February 1st, 2011 at 5:59 pm Said:

    Awwwwe, so cute!!! :) Happy Anniversary!

      

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    dana@mylittlecelebration, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:00 pm Said:

    What a fun post. I really enjoyed your “7 things about us” portion. It’s always sweet to get a glimpse into other people’s relationships, especially when they’re as sweet as yours.

    Hope you have a fun time on your anniversary date tonight! The white chocolate macadamia nut cheesecake is my FAVE. Ever tried it?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    February 1st, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    nooo, but that sounds great! we always get the banana cream cheesecake, but ordered the red velvet last year b/c we were feeling a little more adventurous. i’ll suggest this one to ryan tonight!

      

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    McKenzie, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:11 pm Said:

    Congrats!! Sadie sounds a lot like my dog, Kolby. She is constantly jumping up when my husband and I hug, she has to be the center of attention! :)

      

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    Caroline, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:14 pm Said:

    Happy anniversary! That tip about Sadie and hugs is adorable. My puppy goes crazy when my husband and I hug. I can’t tell whether he thinks it’s play time or whether he wants to join on, but he starts jumping up our legs… it’s pretty amusing!

      

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    Angela, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:21 pm Said:

    Happy 7 years! Why not take advantage of a great reason to celebrate!

      

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    carlee, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:23 pm Said:

    Hey Julie! If I emailed you about something important do you think you could reply tonight or by the latest tommorow? I would truly appreciate it and no homework involved! ;) haha

      

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    Naomi(onefitfoodie), on February 1st, 2011 at 6:27 pm Said:

    happy 7 years Julie! i love the pictures :)

      

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    ashley@quasichick, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:46 pm Said:

    Happy 7 years, such a cute pic of you two painting pottery…you were/are just as gorgeous as ever! Poor you for throwing up the salmond…BOO

      

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    erica, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:53 pm Said:

    happy dating anniversary! that’s just like my friend she said “i’m still celebrating our dating anniversary because i don’t want to throw out all those years before we got married!”

    hope you have a great date night :)

      

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    Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn, on February 1st, 2011 at 6:53 pm Said:

    I am SUCH an old fashioned girl!! That’s how my last serious boyfriend got me;)

      

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    Annette, on February 1st, 2011 at 7:11 pm Said:

    I too am an old fashioned lady :) My husband caught my eye in a huge way also….and we never call each other by our “real” names either :) Have a fab, hot date!!

      

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    Lea @ Healthy Coconut, on February 1st, 2011 at 7:16 pm Said:

    I like reading about the fun facts.

    Me and my fiance are the same with our names to each other, we only call each other our real names when we are trying to find each in a store or other crowded place too. It actually sounds weird to hear him call me “Lea”, because I’m so use to saying hunny :)

      

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    Runeatrepeat, on February 1st, 2011 at 7:52 pm Said:

    Ben was supposed to propose at Cheesecake Factory, but chickened out! So, I still remember that as our special place :)

      

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    Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga), on February 1st, 2011 at 7:53 pm Said:

    Congrats Julie!!!

    I love this post and you two both look SO young to have been married 7 yrs! I have been married 10 and got married young but you may have even had me beat!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    February 1st, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    thanks averie! i think you may have missed that it’s our 7 year DATING anniversary. we just got married on oct. 30. :)

      

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    Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) Reply:
    February 1st, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    Ummm yeah, sorry girl!!! That was my speed reading at work!! Well at any rate, congrats on your 7 years…dating!!! And your recent wedding, of course :)

      

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    katie, on February 1st, 2011 at 7:56 pm Said:

    Happy 7 years to you and Ryan!!! How beautiful! Heck yeah celebrate, every year celebrate this special day of where it all began ; )

      

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    Red Head, Yellow Dog, on February 1st, 2011 at 8:03 pm Said:

    Happy 7 year anniversary!!!

    and Toby TOTALLY does the same thing!! he always wants to be in the middle!!!

      

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    I see no changes… « Peanut Butter and Jenny, on February 1st, 2011 at 8:11 pm Said:
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    Lauren, on February 1st, 2011 at 8:49 pm Said:

    Awww, congrats on 7 wonderful years! Our dog ALWAYS comes in between us too whenever we hug or kiss. They just want to be loved too. :)

      

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    Tracy @ Commit to Fit, on February 1st, 2011 at 8:58 pm Said:

    How sweet! Happy anniversary to the both of you :)

      

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    Kelly, on February 1st, 2011 at 9:25 pm Said:

    You know what’s kinda crazy? Today is my anniversary with my boyfriend too..of 7 years! We were probably on a date with our respective boyfriends at the exact same time…weird!! Happy anniversary to you!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    February 1st, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    that’s awesome!!

      

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    Kate, on February 1st, 2011 at 9:30 pm Said:

    Oh my gosh, you are not alone! I get sick on Cheesecake Factory salmon as well!! I think it’s because it’s too rich.
    New to your blog and love it! Enjoy Orlando, I’m listening to a blizzard roaring outside my windows.

      

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    Vanessa, on February 2nd, 2011 at 12:37 am Said:

    Ohmygosh! Sorry, I know I don’t know you guys but the link with the shaggy hair made me laugh out loud because he looks like a “surfer duuude” and so different from now!

      

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    Ashley, on February 2nd, 2011 at 10:24 am Said:

    How sweet! All your wedding pictures are stunning! I just got married in November…isn’t it great?? Congrats and I hope you have a fabulous time on your date!

      

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    Amber K, on February 2nd, 2011 at 1:03 pm Said:

    Happy Anniversary! My husband and I celebrate both our wedding anniversary (10/8) and our dating anniversary (1/1) every year. We just celebrated eight years of dating on 1/1 and will have been married for five years come this October :)

      

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    Weekly Menu Plan: April 23 – 30, 2012 « Half Size Me, on April 26th, 2012 at 9:20 pm Said:

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