5 Years Today, 6 Months Tomorrow

 

The first picture of us together taken in the Spring of 2005 in Duluth.

Today is the five year anniversary of my first date with Brian.  Yes, we had our first date on Valentine's Day.  We spent the night at my apartment watching Dawn of the Dead and Shaun of the Dead, in true Alicia fashion.  He knew what he was getting into on the first date. I still force the poor guy to watch horror movies against his will.

Tomorrow we will have been married 6 months.  We are still happy newlyweds, just starting to get used to being viewed as one unit. 

 On the big day at the Wynn Las Vegas.

I also finally had my name changed on the Roll of Attorneys about a week ago.  This is not my fault.  It actually took that long because Nevada marriage certificates do not state the wife's intended name.  So, I had to change my name by Order on Application.  It was slow process going through the court system but I can now officially practice law under my married name.  Hooray!

What are we doing for our anniversaries?  Probably brunch, shopping, and a good dinner.  I am planning to make my family's spare-rib, sauerkraut and dumplings recipe.  It should be an adventure because I haven't made it for a few years and the recipe is a little tricky (it's a long story; you can expect a separate post).  We are looking forward to a romantic weekend full of reminiscing.