Cheers to Ten Years!

September 15, 2010


Here’s to ten years together, Sexy Beast. I’d do it all over again.

Well, okay, I might not have dawdled so long that your pants got ruined by the surf, but other than that, everything’s just dreamy.

So I propose a toast: to ten years, three kids, two houses, many, many dead Betta fishes and lots of laughs. I wouldn’t have wanted to navigate this crazy highway with anyone but you.

Limoncello-Gin Cocktail with Grilled Thyme

from Fine Cooking

serves 1

2 large sprigs of fresh thyme, more for garnish

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin, preferably Bluecoat American Dry

1 tablespoon limoncello, preferably Averna Limoni di Sicilia

Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Grill the thyme sprigs until fragrant and lightly charred, about 15 seconds. In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the grilled thyme with the lime juice. Add the gin and the limoncello and fill the shaker with ice. Stir well. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with thyme, and serve.

{ 51 comments… read them below or add one }

Michelle September 15, 2010 at 5:01 am

Happy anniversary!
(Is he wearing shoes?? LOL)

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Megan September 15, 2010 at 5:09 am

Congrats! I’ll toast to that! What a yummy way to celebrate. :) Grilled Thyme sounds delicious.

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ck September 15, 2010 at 5:16 am

Happy 10 years, TKW! (I didn’t even notice that he had shoes on.:)

PS: When the page loaded my 2YO pointed at you and said, “That you, Mama?” I only wish I looked that good in a dress!

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Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday September 15, 2010 at 5:18 am

Congratulations on your anniversary!

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leslie September 15, 2010 at 5:26 am

Happy 10 years to you!!!! My 10th is this year as well.

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Futureblackmail September 15, 2010 at 5:45 am

I’ll be honest – the first thing I thought of was his poor shoes!

Congrats on 10 years and really? No wonder he was/is into you….look at them legs girl!!

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girlichef September 15, 2010 at 5:56 am

OH! Happy Anniversary…Cheers!!!

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Amy Tucker September 15, 2010 at 6:00 am

Happy Anniversary you two!!!

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Gibby September 15, 2010 at 6:25 am

Happy Anniversary!!! What a beautiful pic!

(And I must say, I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt bad for his shoes. I’m so unromantic, sigh…)

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manisha September 15, 2010 at 7:07 am

Happy Anniv! Love the pic and giggled about his shoes. Heh. He’s Indian. Can’t really blame him! ;-D

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C @ Kid Things September 15, 2010 at 7:20 am

Aw! Happy decade!

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Gale @ Ten Dollar Thoughts September 15, 2010 at 7:51 am

Happy! Happy! Happy! Ten years is not small potatoes. Congrats to you both. (And what a beautiful photo!)

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Corinne September 15, 2010 at 8:04 am

Happy Anniversary!!! :) That picture is gorgeous!

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Emily Z September 15, 2010 at 8:43 am

What a sweet post. Congrats on your anniversary. What a lovely picture of the two of you. :)

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Phoo-d September 15, 2010 at 8:43 am

Congratulations you two! I’m jealous that you both look as good now as you did 10 years ago! How did you manage that? Here’s to another 10 happy years.

P.S. Grilled thyme? Please tell me you used a grill grid or some other device? Or else how the heck did you keep it from instantly falling through the cracks? Your man’s got mad grilling skills if he can grill thyme. =)

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TKW September 16, 2010 at 12:14 pm

Phoo-d–we used a grid! :)

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Justine September 15, 2010 at 8:45 am

Happy anniversary! Wow – 10 years is amazing. And that picture? Man you’re BOTH sexy beasts – even a picture of your backs can’t hide that. You totally rocked that dress.

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Tiffany September 15, 2010 at 8:47 am

Happy Day!! I love that picture.

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Suzi Q September 15, 2010 at 8:59 am

Happy Anniversary!

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Mrs.Mayhem September 15, 2010 at 9:09 am

Congratulations on your tenth anniversary! What a gorgeous photo. I hope it is framed prominently in your house.

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J. Harker September 15, 2010 at 9:15 am

Dyawwww.

Very cute, you two.

I’m pleased to see that (at least in the picture) your man is more interested in you than the rising tide.

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elizabeth September 15, 2010 at 9:34 am

Happy anniversary!!! Congrats on ten years!

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Wendi @ Bon Appetit Hon September 15, 2010 at 9:44 am

Happy, happy anniversary to you and your mister. Hope you have many, many more happy anniversaries together.

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SuziCate September 15, 2010 at 9:53 am

Happy anniversary…cheers! (raising my glass, currently unalcoholic as it is still early) Lovely picture!

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Jennifer September 15, 2010 at 10:24 am

Congratulations!!! I don’t think anyone could ask for more than what y’all have got.

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Stephane September 15, 2010 at 10:27 am

HE’s a handsome fella! Romantic picture, too. Happy anniversary!

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soccermom September 15, 2010 at 10:52 am

What a beautiful photo. Love the dress. You are so pretty.

Happy Anniversary.

Its the sportsman and I, anniversary today also. 9 years!

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Cheryl @ Mommypants September 15, 2010 at 10:53 am

Congrats! What a beautiful shot, and I love that he’s just gazing at you and not noticing that his feet are being engulfed in the surf. Now THAT is love! ;)

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Michele September 15, 2010 at 11:03 am

Great picture! And as a few people have noted…he was so in love he didn’t realize that he was standing in the surf with his shoes on. Happy 10 years!!

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Jenna September 15, 2010 at 11:26 am

Congratulations! I can’t wait to get to 10 years myself . . . we’re still at 5. Love the picture–your expressions are beautiful! (and I love your dress and would wear it in a second =)

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bryan September 15, 2010 at 12:00 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! You two are a great looking couple and seem to have a wonderful family and life together. All my best to you!

A grilled drink!?! you are my hero!

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Jen Yu September 15, 2010 at 12:48 pm

Happy anniversary, sweetheart! What an absolutely handsome couple you make. Congratulations on ten, and here is to many many more. xoxo

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Evenshine September 15, 2010 at 1:09 pm

How hot is your hubs??? Great dress and great pic. You guys are rockin. Congrats.

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Contemporary Troubadour September 15, 2010 at 1:17 pm

Congratulations, Kitch, for every year. May the ones to come be ever sweeter — er, well, perhaps I should have you fill in your flavoring of choice since you’re not a dessert kind of girl. “Saltier” just didn’t sound like a nice thing for *me* to say in this context ;).

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~Laura September 15, 2010 at 2:47 pm

Congratulations on 10 years! Much happiness to you both!

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Lyndsey September 15, 2010 at 3:05 pm

Happy Anniversary! Didn’t ten years just fly by? What a sweet photo (and I’m not mentioning the shoes)

Cheers!

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jc September 15, 2010 at 3:17 pm

You two lovebirds are beautiful. *cheers*

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Maria September 15, 2010 at 3:36 pm

Happy anniversary! Hope you had a wonderful time knocking back that grilled drink and reminiscing of when life was easier, but definitely less colorful…Wishing you a continued lifetime of happiness…

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Carol September 15, 2010 at 4:08 pm

Congratulations on: the ten years; the red dress; the lovely photo; and picking the right person the first time around.

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Aging Mommy September 15, 2010 at 4:11 pm

Happy Anniversary – I love the photo although my immediate thought was “why does he have his shoes on, they are going to be ruined!”

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Amy @ Never-True Tales September 15, 2010 at 4:29 pm

Happy Anniversary!

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Jane September 15, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Awww! I love, love, love this picture! So sweet. Happy, happy anniversary!

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Evan @swEEts September 15, 2010 at 6:38 pm

Such a simple and sweet post :) Happy anniversary! That cocktail seems like a perfect aid in celebration!

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Heather September 15, 2010 at 6:42 pm

I gotta be honest… The pants and the shoes in the surf were the first things that caught my eye! Then I zoomed out on a beautiful picture of two people in love:)
Happy 10th to you both. May you live, laugh and love through many, many more!

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Privilege of Parenting September 15, 2010 at 7:43 pm

Hey KW, Happy Happy anniversary—and as synchronicity would have it, today is the very day of mine and Andy’s anniversary as well, ten years ahead of you on the trail.

Here’s to love and Limoncello

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Allison September 15, 2010 at 7:45 pm

Sounds like the perfect drink to celebrate your anniversary. Congrats!

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Donna September 15, 2010 at 9:01 pm

Congrats on 10 years!

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Paula September 15, 2010 at 9:04 pm

Congratulations to you two!! Such a romantic picture. Love it.

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Cathy @ All I Want To Say September 15, 2010 at 9:20 pm

Three cheers!

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Sarah September 16, 2010 at 4:25 am

Congrats, sweetness. That photo of you is a gem, baby.

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ellemck1 September 16, 2010 at 5:09 am

Happy 10 years. Here’s to many, many more happy ones. :)

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