Anniversaries

Beads921

Today is mine and BF's 3 year anniversary. We don't have any solid plans - up until a few days ago, we thought he was going to be away for work until Thursday - but I have a couple things in mind depending on the weather. We'll probably go out for dinner, as we always do, and I was hoping to go for a nice walk around a cute little river in a town near here, (we used to do that sometimes when we first started dating) but it's supposed to rain, so we shall see. Then we're going away for the weekend to my family cottage which will be nice.

How do you celebrate your anniversaries? Any suggestions for us since mother nature plans to ruin my plans?

motoLyn

I just celebrated mine with the BF this past Sunday, fortunately for us we're in So California, so the weather was sunny and warm for a 20 mile bike ride along the coast.  Do you guys have indoor activity centers?  Cooking classes together, wine tasting?  Go karts?  Some friendly competition might make your pulses race.  Congrats on three years, hope you guys have tons of fun!

bethsmiles

our 2 year anniversary is next week and we dont have any huge plans. we r going to make a nice dinner at my place and probably watch a movie. we r pretty low key people i guess. my BF has told me that he has a surprise for me that hes been  working on so im really excited for that

MLekathLEEN

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[QUOTE]our 2 year anniversary is next week and we dont have any huge plans. we r going to make a nice dinner at my place and probably watch a movie. we r pretty low key people i guess. my BF has told me that he has a surprise for me that hes been  working on so im really excited for that :)
Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]

OMG!! Itz a pony. I knoz it.

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PaigeMcC

ZOMG IT BETTER BE A PONY, BETH!

We usually celebrate with a mini-trip (somewhere within a few hours of home) or dinner or something.  This year we celebrated by getting engaged.  We're super cool like that;)

PaigeMcC

Andplusalso: Congrats/Happy Anniversary!

MLekathLEEN

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[QUOTE]ZOMG IT BETTER BE A PONY, BETH! We usually celebrate with a mini-trip (somewhere within a few hours of home) or dinner or something.  <strong>This year we celebrated by getting engaged.  We're super cool like that;)</strong>
Posted by PaigeMcC[/QUOTE]

ME TOO!!! Note- I'm stealing your thunder.

We usually just do dinner then usually walk aimlessly around a park or small downtown area nearby.

PaigeMcC

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Anniversaries : ME TOO!!! Note- I'm stealing your thunder. We usually just do dinner then usually walk aimlessly around a park or small downtown area nearby.
Posted by MLekathLEEN[/QUOTE]

<div>I demand my thunder back!!</div><div>
</div><div>LOL</div><div>
</div><div>PS: Someone really stole my thunder about a month ago - my good friend got engaged.  And beyotch has THE SAME RING. *</div><div>
</div><div>*please note I don't actually care.</div>

leia1979

We've also done the mini-trip the last two years. Dinner and dancing at this swanky hotel restaurant in San Francisco was pretty cool.

Congrats!

breezerb

PONIES MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!!!

Pshhh... If it weren't for the proposal pony I told Matt to buy me I would be stuck with a dumb diamond ring...  No pony, no 'I do'.  I'm hardcore like that.

 

PaigeMcC

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[QUOTE]PONIES MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!!! Pshhh... If it weren't for the proposal pony I told Matt to buy me I would be stuck with a dumb diamond ring...  <strong>No pony, no 'I do'</strong>.  I'm hardcore like that.  
Posted by breezerb[/QUOTE]

<div>Fruitopia just came out my nose.</div><div>Thank you.</div>

breezerb

Our Anniversary is Feb 5th so it's generally snowing.  We try to do something nice like get all dressed up and enjoy dinner at a fancy restaurant. Somewhere we wouldn't normally go.

breezerb

Bahaha, I love fruitopia! Not necessarily out of people's noses though...

MLekathLEEN

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Anniversaries : I demand my thunder back!! LOL PS: Someone really stole my thunder about a month ago - my good friend got engaged.  And beyotch has THE SAME RING. * *please note I don't actually care.
Posted by PaigeMcC[/QUOTE]

I'd cut her finger off. Can't wear the ring if she doesn't have the finger ;)

PaigeMcC

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Anniversaries : I'd cut her finger off. Can't wear the ring if she doesn't have the finger ;)
Posted by MLekathLEEN[/QUOTE]

<div>omg! Brilliant idea! Now where are my scissors...</div>

heyimbren

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Anniversaries : I demand my thunder back!! LOL PS: Someone really stole my thunder about a month ago - <strong>my good friend got engaged.  And beyotch has THE SAME RING.</strong> * *please note I don't actually care.
Posted by PaigeMcC[/QUOTE]

It's okay, any proposal is invalid if it doesn't include an engagement pony. Everyone knows that.

Breezer just has her priorities straight.

(sidenote: I'm waiting for the day a newb takes this seriously and calls us all crazy for expecting a pony)

But Beth, what will you name your anniversary pony?

Oh, Edit because I forgot to answer the question: we don't celebrate our anniversary. It's on December 28th. BF's bday is December 21st, Mine's December 25th which is also Christmas.... soooo we just make out on the couch.

Bec20

Kyle and I started dating on May 6th, 2008.

On our first anniversary I had an exam, so we just went out for a fancy dinner.  All we did was go out to dinner this past year as well, since it was his first week at his new job and he was exhausted from needing to wake up at 5:30 am.  Our anniversary will be on a Friday next year, so hopefully we can do something bigger.

motoLyn

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Anniversaries : I'd cut her finger off. Can't wear the ring if she doesn't have the finger ;)
Posted by MLekathLEEN[/QUOTE]

You ladies are HARDCORE!  LoL!

Beads921

Beth - I really hope your anniversary surprise is a pony. I wish I could have a pony! Hmph. We live in an apartment and we are not allowed to tie animals up outside. And I just don't think a pony would fit inside properly.

Paige and EKath - Congrats on the engagements! I am 110% sure that is not how we will be celebrating out anniversary haha.

We did a mini-trip last year in August (seems to be a popular option), but with BF's boss making last minute decisions about him having to work 4 hours away for days at a time, we haven't been able to plan anything for the past month and a half. It's been great (but should wind up next week)!

HeartOverMind

Mine and BF's anniversary is April 22. We started dating in 2009. We didn't really celebrate our first year anniversary, I didn't even see him that day and I was pretty angry with him but I think I saw him that weekend.

You know what? I don't even remember. But our two year anniversary will definitely be better...just because I'll make a point to remember it! lol.

HA! I'm going to ask BF what we did for our first anniversary...I'm going to feel like crap if he actually remembers (which I bet 1000 bucks he won't). Then, I'll feel even worse if we actually did something nice (which if we did I'm pretty sure I would remember)

Anyway....that is all.

jemmini6

Our anniversary is 11/21...we count it from the day we met.  Last year we just did a nice dinner at the Melting Pot.  This year, FI will be in Vegas for his friend's bachelor party, which is why he jumped the gun and proposed in Hawaii instead.  He said it was either when we were in Hawaii or he was going to wait till our anniversary.  Next year, we will probably be getting married around that time, so we will be able to keep our anniversary. LOL

StarGazingHiker

For our anniversary, we typically go out to dinner or go wine tasting/mini-vacation. Actually for our 5 year anniversary, he surprised me with a trip to Paso Robles for a wine-tasting weekend...

deburnin

For our one year anniversary we reenacted our first date. Seems kind of nerdy now, but it was super cute back then. We stayed in had chinese and watched Phantom of the Opera (This was technically our second date, but this is the one he asked me to be his girlfriend on. Aww, high school lol).

I don't remember what we did two-four. Probably just dinner and a movie.

For our five year anniversary I surprise BF with a mini-getaway to Niagara Falls. Since tourism isn't exactly hopping during January, I got a really good deal on a Fallsview room and breakfast at the Hilton. It was so nice to get away from home for one night and we had never been to Niagara Falls in the winter. It was quite the experience.

For our six years we're tossing around the idea of going to either a ski resort (we snowboard) or going to a hotel with a nice spa. It kind of depends on the job situation since he's changing careers and I'll be trying to get a job.

leia1979

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Anniversaries : It's okay, any proposal is invalid if it doesn't include an engagement pony. Everyone knows that. Breezer just has her priorities straight.
Posted by heyimbren[/QUOTE]

Aww crap. But what if I don't want a pony? I almost lost a finger to a horse when I was a kid.

How about a diamond-studded My Little Pony?

loopy82

This year we celebrated our anniversary by getting married.

Other years, we typically would go out for dinner or drinks, nothing crazy though. I sometimes miss the dates from early on when we were dating and DH was trying to wine and dine me.

GreenPepperBurger

We usually just do dinner or something. Last year we went on a short vacation, and this year I was recovering from surgery so we just spent the day in. Next year God willing is our 5 year anniversary, and I want to do something nice. We might go to Canada. *hinthint Paige and Bren*

heyimbren

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[QUOTE]We usually just do dinner or something. Last year we went on a short vacation, and this year I was recovering from surgery so we just spent the day in. Next year God willing is our 5 year anniversary, and I want to do something nice. <strong>We might go to Canada.</strong> *hinthint Paige and Bren*
Posted by GreenPepperBurger[/QUOTE]

How is this only a possibility?? It should clearly be a must! :)
GPB I'm always impressed by how long you and BF have been together!

GreenPepperBurger

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Anniversaries : How is this only a possibility?? It should clearly be a must! :) GPB I'm always impressed by how long you and BF have been together!
Posted by heyimbren[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I really want to go to Canada. I've never been and BF hasn't been there in about 10 years. And thank you for your comment - it hasn't always been easy, but I really feel like we have something special and all good things require work. I feel like a lot of young people hit the road way too easily.

Bec20

I agree with Bren, you definitely need to come to Canada.  If I'm being completely honest, I have to say that we are pretty awesome up here.

Beads921

Yep, Canada is pretty well the best (and by pretty well, I mean it IS).

Deburnin, what was Niagra Falls like in the middle of winter? I've only been in the summer, so I imagine it would be quite different and it might be fun to do over Christmas this year or something.

PaigeMcC

Eff Niagara Falls! Come to Nova Scotia! We're way cooler! lol