Eight years ago, on February 27, 1999, Helen and I began dating. Seven years ago, on February 27, 2000, I proposed to Helen at the Howard Street El station in Chicago, Illinois. Six years ago, on February 27, 2001, we were married. That's all she wrote, folks. But if you want to know more of the story, please visit our web page.
Every year we have a big celebration. Two years ago we went to Blue Hill, which is still our favorite restaurant in New York. Last year we took the day off and went to the Oasis Day Spa and then the Gramercy Tavern for dinner. This year we had to compromise, and celebrate on Feb. 25 since Helen is out of town tonight. On Sunday we finally watched "Stomp" and had dinner at the Union Square Cafe.
Although these celebrations are a fun tradition for us, they are ultimately not what matter. Lately I've taken to saying that Helen and I are an "old couple." It's an absurd statement in one sense--I am 29 and she is 26. But it is a true statement in the sense that we have figured each other out (somewhat), and are most content and deeply happy with what we see. I know I am.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Cynthia | February 28, 2007 at 05:22 AM
Really? You have me figured out? =)
Posted by: Helen | February 28, 2007 at 05:29 AM
Congratulations! May you have many more happy years!
Posted by: Tracie | February 28, 2007 at 12:26 PM
What a lovely post, Marcus. Congratulations to you both.
Posted by: Jane | February 28, 2007 at 04:24 PM
Congratulations Marcus and Helen. I hope the next 6 years are filled with as much adventure, laughter and love as these 6 were!
Posted by: Theodora Bakker | February 28, 2007 at 05:36 PM
Wow so young for so many anniversaries. I'm twice Helen's aga and we are only celebrating our tenth this year. Our only regrets, we didn't meet when we were your age.
I am looking forward to what you post on your 25th anniversary.
Posted by: MarkD | March 01, 2007 at 12:43 PM