Happy 3rd Anniversary

Well, in spite of Dr. Big Head's prediction, Ken has made it to our Third Wedding anniversary. I am thrilled beyond belief that he has proven the doctors all wrong.

There is absolutely no way for me to describe my feelings for Ken. On the one hand, it does not seem like it's been three years and yet it seems like it's been longer than three years. Part of me is loving the newness, and the other part of me feels like Ken has completed my life forever.

For the actual anniversary, I whisked Ken to Disneyland.  I had numerous things on my Disney wish list, and I was able to check off: stay at a Disneyland Hotel.  The Paradise Pier was great, but it was a walk to and from the Park.  Note to self - the Disneyland Hotel would be worth the added money to use the monorail.

The first stop: going to Town Hall for the Anniversary buttons.  Ken wasn't sure about it at first because it drew attention to us, but it was really cool to have people acknowledge us - especially since we always go way overboard on the anniversary celebrations.  The next stop was getting a picture in front of the gimormous Christmas Tree.  I tried to convince Ken to take a picture with Mickey, Minnie and the gang, but he wasn't going for it.  

I loved being able to get our pictures done with the Anniversary banner!

The photographer instructed us to kiss - yeah, like we needed prodding, but then some others had a problem with the fact that we weren't stopping.  The photographer gave a big "Awwwwwwwww"

OK, the next thing checked off my Disney list was eating at the Blue Bayou.  I knew the food was overpriced, but it was the best food I have ever eaten at the Park!  Not to mention, I was finally in the super cool place at Pirates of the Caribbean and enjoying a romantic meal with my Love.  The waiter was great, and we were surprised with an Anniversary mousse to share.  

Eating at the Blue Bayou - best food in the Park!

There was a great Christmas section that I had found with the girls in the French Quarter

I had never seen It's a Small World redone for the Holidays.  It was awesome!

Some chocolates at turn-down

The anniversary cupcakes were delivered while we were out.  They were perfect!!

Bonus of surfboard Rice Krispy Treats - the girls loved these

Supper at the Wine Country Trattoria

Waiting for the World Of Color performance.  

This has to be my favorite moment of all time.  Ken was willing to go see the World of Color because I really wanted to see it.  I had heard from Jeff and Brie Wells that it was amazing.  We watched the show, which was described by a castmember as "The Bellagio water show on Disney" and it completely was.  I have no doubt that my face was as full of amazement as the little boy sitting behind us shouting, "OH MY GOSH!  OH MY GOSH!"  When it was all over, I was completely overwhelmed.  I love Disney's magic and how great it is to believe  in everything; that everything is possible.  At the end of the show, I asked Ken how he liked it.  He said, "It was cool.  It didn't suck."  I started laughing HYSTERICALLY!  What a great statement.  

I laughed about it all the next day, and Ken said that he expected it to suck, but he was really impressed that it didn't.  We were able to see the second show from our room, and I caught Ken watching it again.  It wasn't possible to see all of the animation on the water from our hotel, we could see the water and light show.  Talk about amazing!

While walking back to the hotel, we went through the Grand Californian and heard a capella carolers.  They were amazing, and even Ken was having a great time listening to them  

Clearly one of my favorite moments was catching this group of carolers.  I love singing, and while I don't do it anymore out of my bathroom, I completely appreciate what others do.  The shorter woman had the alto voice and she was the most animated.  They took requests, and Ken was even "wowed" by their a capella rendition of Carol of the Bells.  What a great treat before heading to the hotel room for the night.

This was the Christmas Tree in our hotel lobby

Ken's favorite ride is Buzz Lightyear because, simply, he gets to shoot things.  Of course, he's married to the world's worst loser, so it takes everything I have not to throw a tantrum when he kicks my ass.  I was totally proud of Ken though the second day when he hit the lead board.  Whoo-hoo!

Ken gets #4 in the Top Ten for the day!

There was a lot that Ken had never experienced at Disneyland, and since we didn't have the girls, I was able to get Ken to let loose and enjoy himself.  We were able to go on rides together which was something we had not been able to do before.  Usually, we're split between the girls, so it was nice to be together on every ride. 

Ken had not been on the Mark Twain steamboat nor had he been to Tom Sawyer's Island which is now the Pirate's Lair.  Ken loved both of them a lot!  I think I may have converted him over to loving Disneyland, but we'll see.

What is even better to me is that Ken also planned an Anniversary celebration. OK, in all honesty, it was his turn to plan the getaway trip, but I just couldn't resist Disneyland since we had the passes!  So, at the first of January, we're heading to Del Mar for a very relaxing 3 days at the beach.  No girls, no studying, no working!  I'm all about relaxing!

Being able to have such celebrations is always wonderful, but when it is all stripped down, I am still so amazed that I have Ken in my life.  Words are completely unable to describe my feelings for this wonderful, kind, gentle man who has forever changed my life and the girls' lives.  He has shown the girls what a "Daddy" is supposed to be like and he has given me unconditional love which I had never known before him.  Ken, you inspire me to be the person I always wanted and to be the best at everything I do.  I want to lift you up to be the best you can be and will always support you.  Thank you, my Love, for fighting brain cancer and for sticking around.  

Here's to 51 1/2 more anniversaries (but you promised more if possible).