Our Third Anniversery

One year for our anniversary I planned a surprise long weekend trip. I arranged for time off on Friday for my husband from his employer. I planned a weekend trip with the travel agent who had helped us plan our honeymoon. I got my mom and dad to watch the kids for the weekend. I packed his suitcase for him. I kidnapped my husband from work. I took him to the airport and would not tell him where we were going. We flew to Atlanta and then to Tampa. We got a rental car in Tampa and drove to St. Petersburg. As we drove over the St. Pete bridge you could see this huge pink building in the distance all lit up. My husband said, "What do you think that pink building is?" I said, "I think it is our hotel." We stayed on one of the top floors of a restored pink palace-the Don Ce Sar Hotel. http://www.doncesar.com/ It was beautiful and we had a great weekend just the two of us.

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What about coupons for things he enjoys.
Dinner at his favorite restaurant.
A movie at the theater or at home (whichever he prefers).
A back rub.
A manicure.
A pedicure.
A mini vacation.

I did this once and hubby loved it.

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what I would do is buy a single red rose, and a heart felt card and cook him his favorite meal. If your parents or his are close by and willing, you could also let them keep the baby so you could enjoy dinner without interuptions.

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HI,

It sounds like you have a great man. He sounds a lot like my husband. I have a great idea. Go to www.pbarnard.ordermygift.com Search for "Guy Gear". But first, click on the video so you can learn more about Ribbon. Hope that helps

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My third year anniversay is coming up too. What I would do is get a baby sitter or if sitter is unavailable play with her all day and tired her out and put her to bed a little earlier. You will have to work a little hard at tiring her out. Maybe let her skip her nap. I would cook him dinner. Something that he really loves and something that he has not had in a while but loves. If you can't think of anything then just get him something from favoriet restaraunt of his. Nothing like pizza or chinese but more like a steak or something equivialent that he likes. Light some candles for the table and all around the room. Play some soft music. Run him a bubble bath. Maybe put some candles around the bathroom. Rose petels in the bath and on the bed. Wear something really nice and don't forget the purfume. When he gets home treat him like a king. Serve him. Don't let him do anything. Let him know how much you really appreciate him. You can verbally tell him or you can make him a card and give it to him at dinner. Usually it it not always about the gift. If you want to get him something then you can get him a gift certificate to his favoret store, a gadget, nightwear, or clothing.

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You could make a family photo collage that begins when you first started dating until present. Include cards, etc. that you have held on to. Just an idea. I made one for my husband and he loves it.

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Dear D. L.

I too am bless with a wonderful husband.
He provides so very much for me. And is a very strong will man. God knew who to send my way.
I feel what you could give to your special love is you. No fancy dressing up. Just you who he loved at the beginning.
Just set down and hold each other and talk of how you both have always lift each up in times when needed. Remind each other how much you love each other. Remember these moments and let nothing take it away. For time together is all we have in life. Things of this world is not important. Just two spirits that have touch and made a better place to live.
I hope I gave you some ideas. Just treasure the moment and time.
Have a good day Today
AND CONGRADULATION TO BOTH OF YOU!!!!
May you have many more special moments.

Vicki W.

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Hi D.,
It would have to be a late gift because it would take some time, but you could make him a photo book. Check out shutterfly.com and snapfish.com - they have photo books that are really easy to create. I made one for my husband for father's day and he loves it. He carries it in his briefcase to work everyday!!
Cyndi

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D., I would suggest a massage. Many people who have not experienced having one are pretty please and relaxed afterwards. I got my boyfriend his first one back in August and he talked about it for over a month. I hope this helps.

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A gift certificate to a tool, building, automotive or hardward store (wherever he likes to 'window shop' like Tim Taylor on 'Home Improvement'. Arrr, arrr, arrr!). Then maybe go with him to see how he shops and what he chooses.

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If you are not going out for your anniversary then make his favorite meal for dinner. Maybe you could do something that he normally does on the weekend to free up his weekend so you could do something fun together. Make his favorite cookies or dessert item. If you make cookies or cake maybe you could bake or store it in a heart shaped container. If you are a letter writer or even if your not write him a love letter telling him how much you love and appreciate him. Hope this helps and Happy Anniversary!

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Certainly buy him something, but one of the best gifts I got/made for my husband was a list of sentences. I started every sentence with "I love you because..." and I listed all the big and little things he does and for who he is. I teared up while writing it and he teared up while reading it. I put little things like ...because you fill up my car with gas when you notice it's getting low AND ...because you wink at me across the room at a party. I put in big things like ...because you are an amazing Dad and husband and I can only hope our daughters marry someone just like you! It made me realize how important all the big and little things are to our relationship. It made him realize I know and appreciate all those things and cherish our relationship! Happy Anniversary!

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I don't know if your husband likes to cut the grass or not. But my husband is retired and that is what he is doing now. He has had a few women give grass cutting to their husbands for birthdays, fathers day, annv. etc. I think that is a great gift. It gives them more time with the children. You dont have to do it but one or two times. It is a treat to them.

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Book a massage for him or a couples massage for the both of you (if you can get a sitter)!! The Spa at Biltmore Village caters to your every relaxing and pampering need and that's the best and most deserving gift anyone can give and get ###-###-####)!! Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!

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i would fix his favor meal and favor desertter and then maybe get him a new shirt and jeans or pants . and a real nice card tell him how you feel about him

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First of all get on your knees and thank the Good Lord for your husband. You have it going on! As for gifts it sound like he would be just as content with a good meal or extra time from his family. He sound like a true Godsend.

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I am not sure about what gift to give him but if I were you what I would do is make sure to tell him exactly what you just told us and make him feel as important as he makes you and the baby sometimes that is more important then any gift you could give

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sorry I'm late but my suggestion can take place anytime. Get a babysitter for the whole night. buy some new lingerie, put rose petals in the bed, soft music a little wine get the picture and so will he!!!!

Does he like video games? If so, a console and/or some good games might be a good option. I got DH one for Christmas a few years ago and it gives him a little "non-family" time.

Think about what he enjoys, a hobby, like golf, fishing, etc You can get him a golf gift cert for a day all to himself. You can get him golf lessons. A new golf bag, etc My husband likes cooking so one year I got him a cooking class at the Viking Cooking school. You can get him a gift card to Bass Pro shops. Get him a themed gift, like fishing items if he likes that. I got my husband a grill this year with a grilling cookbook. You could get a sitter and just take him out for the night to dinner and a movie. My husband says to get him a flat screened tv! ahhh Get a couple's massage, I have heard that the men enjoy it just as much as the woman. We are doing that this year for my husband's 40th and then getting a hotel room after and heading to dinner. Just us.

Have fun!

D. L.

If you have some that could babysit for a while you could take husband horseback ridding or you could take him out to dinner.

You could also have a wonderful dinner at home with rose petals scattered throughout the house, in the bathtub, under the covers and on the dinner table and then fix a nice candle-lit dinner, Followed by a back rub and a movie rental of his choice.

Hot air ballon ride
Rent a boat if you do not own one and go on a fishing trip.
Spend a weekend in a Chalet'
Go to a Bread and Breakfast
Spend the day with him at the Spa.
Dance for him
Buy him hunting gear, take him to a Play or whatever he likes.
Take him to a comedy show.
Take him to Vegas.
Buy him surround sound

From, Pamela

3rd anniversary is traditionally leather, but the modern gift list is crystal or glass. I always use the anniversary gift list when I have no idea what to get my husband.

How about a trip to the beach, with or without baby. You could get dinner delivered after baby is asleep.