A little glimpse into our marriage…
The other day a package was delivered to our house. When Ryan asked what it was, I told him it was his anniversary present and that it fit the “paper theme” associated with one-year wedding anniversaries.
(Confession: The gift was meant to be a birthday present and it just arrived late. Since it is a mushy gushy gift, I figured it was actually more applicable for our wedding anniversary and can’t wait to give it to him at the end of the month!)
Of course Ryan had no idea there was a paper theme associated with one-year wedding anniversaries. (I don’t blame him – I only learned about it after we were married myself.) He asked me to give him a head’s up about the themed gifts for each wedding anniversary, so that’s what that email (and his incredibly loving and romantic response) is all about.
He’s a keeper. 
Lunch
Lunch today was a party in my mouth thanks to the best hummus I’ve ever had in my life. Really!
The kind people at Tribe Hummus sent me a bunch of their different hummus flavors to try today and I immediately dug into the cilantro chimichurri flavor – fingers first!
I find regular hummus rather bland and thoroughly enjoyed the kick of flavor that the cilantro and chimichurri provided. Plus, the hummus is completely natural with 100 percent recognizable ingredients which is an added bonus.
I used the super smooth hummus as a delicious base on my lunchtime bagelwich that included romaine lettuce, tomato and avocado slices.
I actually took the time to roast cauliflower for lunch today and totally forgot about it in the oven after I went back to work on my computer.
The smell from the oven reminded me about the roasting veggie and I managed to save a few of the florets.
Served with a side of sparkling water plus fresh mint!
I planted the mint in the same pot with my thriving basil plant and the two herbs have a beautiful and healthy relationship.
I am honestly shocked my black thumb hasn’t killed them both yet.
I better not jinx it!
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Never even knew about this!! Thanks 😉
Great email back and forth–that’s awesome!
Since you’re digging into hummus with your fingers I hope the blog won’t change to “hummus fingers” – def not as bubbly and cute!
My husband has no idea about the traditional gifts. I probably should’ve started the theme, but I didn’t learn about it until after our first anniversary. My white ceramic watch worked just fine for year 2!! 🙂
I’m so jealous of your lunch! I loveee avocado but for some reason always forget to buy it! And that hummus sounds delish!!
Haha I love Ryan’s response…that would totally be what my bf would say! Or he would say something like- sports illustrated would be fabulous!
I really think Ryan and my fiance are brothers from other mothers…haha! Gotta give him points for creativity!
Hi Julie – I’m a big fan but this is the first time I’ve commented! Have you tried Trader Joe’s jalapeno and cilantro hummus? It’s hands down my favorite hummus!
we don’t have a trader joe’s anywhere near me! so sad!!
Hahahaha funniest email. Your hummus looks delicious, I’ve never seen anything like it!
Haha, me and my husband share the same kind of humor. 😉
That hummus looks so good!
My husband actually stashed away for weeks (so I wouldn’t notice) and gave me $100 cash for my birthday last year (my first birthday since we had been married and were no longer long distance). We were about to go on a little trip with my in-laws to NYC and also about to move (he’s military) which always drains the bank. It really was such a sweet gift. I never thought getting cash from my husband would actually be thoughtful!
you two are too cute!!! hilarious. sparkling water + mint sounds delicious, this is a must try, thanks for the tip!
Get him a nice game of monopoly – there is tons of money in there 😉
I’m just engaged not married, but I totally didn’t know there were rules to anniversary gifts!
And ps. that is totally a conversation my fiance and I would have. I love it!
And I am so jealous of your mint plant. I tried to grow basil and failed miserably!
My husband and I have never followed the “theme” ideas. I knew vaguely of them, just never really bothered to look into it. It’s kinda cute though!
Hummus rocks. Although I found that I’m actually more boring. I prefer the “original” flavor over any of the fancier flavors. My taste buds are easily “wowed.” lol
i was trying to think here…..paper…hmm. then i thought a deed is made of paper then went further. ya’ll just bought a house so you’ve both pretty much covered the “paper” gift. ya’ll signed the deed to your new home. gift to each other!!! i know….super lame of me.
have a great day.
we’re actually renting! :/
Sounds like something my husband would say. We have been married 11 years and he keeps asking my dad if the 90 day return policy is still good.