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because…the little things

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because he leaves fresh towels on the shower door for me in the morning.

because he picks up dead mice.

because he has pretty, hazel eyes.

because i can hear him playing guitar in the basement.

because he doesn’t say a word about the sequins on his bathmat.  or the cat hair on the stairs.

because he eats brown rice.

because he sings the tune to 16 tons whenever he takes out the trash.

because he pulls over for fences, sunsets, and butterflies.

because he knows when the golden hour is.

because he, a man of few words, makes me feel pretty despite the wrinkles and a “few” gray hairs.

because he doesn’t complain when the kitchen table is covered in books, flowers, twine, and/or coffee mugs.

because he rolls over and pulls me close when i hit the snooze button.

for these reasons, and a million more – big and small – i am so thankful for this man and for 24 years of marriage.

love, kelly

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  1. Kristen says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    So beautiful. Congrats to you and your husband on your anniversary!

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    • kelly says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      thank you so much!!

      Reply
  2. Carrie says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    Love!!!! 🙂

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    • kelly says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:03 pm

      thank you friend!!! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    January 12, 2016 at 5:45 am

    Happy, happy anniversary, you love birds. I sure hope you make him read this post. Tell him Fishgirl says he has to read it.
    Love, in all it’s splendor. Congratulations to both of you.

    Pam oxoxoxoxo

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    • kelly says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      thank you so much friend. xo

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    • kelly says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      thank you so much friend! xo

      Reply
  4. Dotti says

    January 12, 2016 at 6:34 am

    Boy, that Fishgirl is bossy! But sometimes she’s right.more happiness yet to come in the next 24+. ????

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    • kelly says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      thank you sweet friend!

      Reply
  5. Kimberly says

    January 12, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Happy anniversary and many more! A beautiful list of reasons

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    • kelly says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply

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