It’s ma anniversary! FIVE years of wedded bliss. Two monkeys and three cats to show for it. And, excuse me? WTF am I doing talking to YOU right now, Gorgeouses? I should be upstairs making MAD PASSIONATE LOOOOOOVE with the hubby.
Hi mom.
Alas, no. I’m sitting on my arse. Big Brother is on pause while Josh-O checks on the monkey.
So I got gifties! I got gifties! Sweet dude got me a gift certificate to a sunglasses store. HOLLAAAHHH! AND, he got me a gift certificate to my FAVOURITE place in the whole wide world. If you ever want to get me something, YE STALKERS AND SECRET ADMIRERS, THAT is where you go (and tell them I said hi). Lord knows this mama-o (otherwise, SADLY, known in this house as “BIG MAMA”…Dangit, monkey won’t stop with that! Hey, but I DON’T CARE ‘cuz I lost a whopping 3 pounds last week! Can I get a HOLLLAAAAAHHH!) could use a FACIAL….
Check where Josh-O and I went to dinner tonight — care of IT’SGRANDMA and PAPA’SHERE (my parents, who, PRAISE!, babysat the monkeys while we dined)….
I know I know. I don’t DO steak (I’m a Mammalian!). But, what I DO do is THIS:

Mmmmmmmm…. Breeeaaaaaaad….
And, most of all, I DO THIS:

THIS:

CLOSEUP THIS!!!:

Best cake in the city — if you can CALL it “cake” (should be called “HEAVEN”). Thought it was small when she first brought it out. But, MAN, is it RICH. It was PERFECT. PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT.
And, great blogger that I am, I forgot my camera. But, I asked for a photo…. So, we got this:

Awwwwww!
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Today marks ANOTHER special occasion, by the way…. Rascal’s SIX MONTHS OLD today. Can you believe? And, no, he’s still not sleeping through the night. Not even close. And, no, there will be no more pictures of Rascal’s face on this website. I know, WAAAAHH. It’s HARD for me, believe me! But, don’t despair, Gorgeouses, because someone offered to step in for rascal when necessary:

He loves himself.
And, one more thing?…
Don’t have a cow….
MAKE a cow:

Moo.















Crystal March 23rd, 2008 at 11:21 pm
OOO, I’m first! Happy anniversary! My husband and I will be celebrating 3 years of marital bliss in September! And congrats on the 3 lbs. of weight off within a week?! That’s incredible! You go girl!
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LD March 24th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Happy Anniversary!!! I’m glad you had fun at dinner. There’s nothing like a nice dinner out alone.
I can’t believe the Rascal is 6 months already! Time flies :)
By the way, don’t worry too much about Rascal sleeping through the night. My son didn’t for at least a year!
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SciFi Dad March 24th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Happy Anniversary. Five years, eh? We’ll do five in July… seems like a L-O-N-G time (but don’t tell my wife that).
Oh, and now I can assume I’ll be getting rascal updates in my email (that is, once you figure out how to, you know, USE email again)?
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Ginny March 24th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Congrats on your anniversary! Sounds like a nice evening out too! Not to steal your thunder but we just celebrated 11 year on Friday!! I still can’t believe that one! Now that is long, trust me!
And seriously? Rascal is 6 months old? Wasn’t he just born yesterday?!!
JavaChick March 24th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Happy Anniversary! Good job on the three pound loss - wish I could do that! Cake looks yummy….
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Mel March 24th, 2008 at 8:20 am
5 years … congrats! I have been married 20 years (4 kids later and 1 dog). Okay now since I am not at work I had to show someone the adorable picture of Minden and that would be my cat food eater, Brooke. She thinks he is adorable too.
Kristen March 24th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! Looks like a nice night out.
I am so excited for you on the weight loss too, good for you!
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sam March 24th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Happy Anniversary friend!! And many mooooorrrreeee!!
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Wendi March 24th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Happy Anniversary O’s! I can’t believe the Rascal is already 6 months old! Seriously? Wasn’t he just born like a month ago???? I’m going to die without the pictures of his cheeks and chin!
Congrats on the weight loss!
By the way, you inspired me to get back into yoga after a 4 yr break. I’m hooked and endorphinated (like that word?) again. I’m actually looking into getting my teaching certification if I can work it into the schedule. :)
Maria March 24th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Congrats on the anniversary & the weight loss! What a week for you!!! I celebrated 5 years last month too - feels like wayyyy more - not in a bad way…it’s just 2 kids & a house later you feel like wow, what a whirwind it’s been!
Don Mills Diva March 24th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Happy anniversary to you!
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allie March 24th, 2008 at 10:09 am
awww Happy Anniversary. Who woulda thought eh? Three kitties and 2 babies…imagine what the next 5 years will bring??
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Ali March 24th, 2008 at 10:12 am
happy anniversary Hales and Josh! :) looks like it was a perfect night.
also…3 pounds weight loss…i’m in awe. that’s awesome!
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Renee March 24th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Happy 5th Anniversary! I remember my 5th, I was preggers with DD then and we went to Vegas…imagine morning sickness and super hot temps…blech! Oh and DH had thrown out his back. LOL! What joy!
Glad that you had an uber-romantic dinner…LOVE that lava cake…ummmm!
I’m so sorry that your little Rascal has grown up so fast on us, but I’m totally okay with faceless shots of him. And know that it is entirely normal for him to not be sleeping through the night right now…he has lots of growing to do this first year of his life (must double his birthweight!) so that takes lots of nursing. So for anyone who asks if he’s sleeping you can either lie to them or tell them “No, and he isn’t supposed to be either!” ;)
Dontcha just love how your kitty loves to make sure that your outfits are always complete? “Cat Hair, Don’t leave home without it!” ;)
Loves!
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Multi-tasking Mommy March 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Happy Anniversary!!!
No more photos :( But, he’s just so adorable!!!
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mamatulip March 24th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Happy Anniversary!
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LAVENDULA March 24th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
happy anniversary.love that pic of minden.having been married twice to the same guy we have 2 options for celebrating anniversaries,but usually one or both of us forgets..hahaha thats what happens when you start getting old….
Julie March 24th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Happy Anniversary! I have been married as long as you have too. It’s a lot in five years, eh? Marriage, house, 2 kids, pets, etc.
Oh no, no more pictures. I’m so sad! I understand why though. I guess it just means that it is time for you to have another so we can see more pictures!!
Catty Gramma Teri March 24th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Don’t have a cow ~ MAKE a cow!
CLASSIC.
I won’t bug you about being a mammalian,
if you don’t bug me about not voting.
Deal?
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Catty Gramma Teri March 24th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Oh.. and Happy Rannnnniversary!
May the next five be less productive! Hee hee.
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jasmine March 24th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Happy Anniversary Haley-O… you guys look so cute together and you’ve got such a nice family - you really are blessed. And you’ve got us too! Double Blessed!
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Maya March 24th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Hmm.. why no face pictures? Just want to know so that I may stop with my own pictures..
Bronnie March 24th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Happy Anniversary!
I totally love facials too.. awesome gift!
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workout mommy March 24th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Congrats!!! and that cake? MUST HAVE THAT CAKE!!
as for rascal–why don’t they sleep? Don’t they realize sleep equals good? (Sigh) I am sad about the pics though.
Gwen March 24th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Happy Anniversary. Glad you had a wonderful time.
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tammy March 24th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Happy Anniversary!
Gotta ask! Why no pictures?? I’m curious because I’ve posted pictures of my own and now you have me a little worried…ok, maybe a smidge freaked out…should I stop??!!! IS IT TOO LATE!!?? IS SOME FREAK LURKING OUTSIDE MY WINDOWS??!!
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Beck March 24th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Happy anniversary! I’ve noticed that I’m LESS comfortable posting pictures of The Baby as she gets older and has more of her own face - and the older two kids next to never, but I don’t think of it as putting my kids at signifigant risk - still, why put our kids at risk at all if we can help it, right? So I getcha, definitely. But I’ll miss seeing his cute little mug!
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Taylor Blue March 24th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Happy Anniversary!! Minden looks like a great stand in!! :)
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Kathryn March 24th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
You said “DO do”. HAHA!!
Happy Anniversary!!!
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Amanda March 24th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Happy Anniversary! I will miss seeing Hans’ beautiful face on here. At least I still have Minden’s to look forward to seeing. :)
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Teena in Toronto March 24th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Happy anniversary! Gord and I will hit six years this summer! Where has the time gone?! Not bad for someone who said she’d never get married again!
I’ve never been to Morton’s but the dessert looks freakin’ amazing! I want some … NOW!
And I can’t believe the Rascal is six months old already! It just seems like last month that you had him! Wow!
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Tena March 24th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Happy Anniversary!!!! Here’s too many many more for you two love birds!!!!
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amreen March 24th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
happy 5th anniversary! that molten chocolate cake looks absolutely divine! best wishes. xoxo
PJ March 25th, 2008 at 3:49 am
Congrats on your 5th Anniversary - you two make such a cute couple! Much happiness.
Rosebud & Papoosie Girl March 25th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Happy Anniversary! You are making me feel old…we have been married for 10 years!
I have not been to Morton’s but Hubby has and he says it is awesome.
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Mom On The Run March 25th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Congrats! I’m impressed that you lost 3 lbs despite eating that wonderful dessert - I think I gained 3 lbs just looking and drooling over it!
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Karen MEG March 25th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Congrats on your 5 year anniversary Haley!!!! Excellent that you had such a lovely evening.
5 years wedded, 2 kids — you’ve been busy girl!!
This is a big anniv. year for me too … um, 15 … I’m such a senior!
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Chris March 29th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Happy Anniversary (a little late)!
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