First he had to open his gift. The first anniversary tradition is to give paper. So Ben got a ticket stub album. He later received a set of tickets to go in it and a album where we can log what we do each year for our anniversary.
We headed to “Paint the Town” in the U district and each painted a piece given to us by The Smith Family as one of our shower gifts in May of 2008. This was a great gift to receive. They purchased the 2 pieces (a platter and pitcher) and also the studio time. We each painted a piece and a week later had a momento for our first year of marriage.
Then we had dinner with good friends Erin and Andrew Bradford and Ben then received the tickets.
Next stop Taproot Theatre in Seattle. We saw Around the World in 80 Days.
show it was!
When we landed in downtown there was a car waiting for us.
At Bloedel we walked the incredible grounds. It was a very romantic spot.
While in the woods Ben presented me with a question. “What 3 words describe our relationship?” I of course felt put on the spot so he answered, – friendship, love, and loyalty. Those words are very special to me as they are the words that describe the claddagh symbol. Friendship – the hands, Love- the heart, and Loyalty – the crown.
My promise ring was a claddagh and he found a locket with a claddagh on it. He knew I had missed wearing the symbol and wanted me to have something in its memory.
Then off to dinner at Simon’s Cuisine. Delicious!
What a way to celebrate being married to your best friend for one year! We are so lucky.