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An Anniversary

October 12, 2011 at 12:01 am by Claudia

Happy Anniversary, sweetheart. It’s been 13 years since we tied the knot in the little town of Nevada City, California. The best day of my life.

Truly, we have a happy marriage. Oh, we can argue with the best of them, but we laugh even harder. We decided at the beginning of our relationship that we were going to break our previous destructive patterns and we did. And we knew that we had to have a strong and true trust in each other. And we do.

My friends, if you want to hear my favorite of all the songs Don has written, go over to my sidebar, scroll down until you see the Don Sparks at Reverb Nation widget and click on it. When you see the list of his songs, click on ‘see all 23 songs.’ Then scroll down until you get to the second to the last: I’d Sing You. Give it a listen. It will only take a few minutes. You’ll hear and experience the depth of feeling that this man is capable of expressing. And then, if you have the time, scroll up and listen to either I’ve Got a Love or Don’t Tell Me Heart.

You just may swoon. I know I do.

So Happy Anniversary, beloved. I’ve got your back.
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Don’t forget Reality Shot Thursday! I’ll have the post and links up at midnight.

You may have noticed my new banner. My blog designer is no longer in business, so I decided to design something myself. That way I have a bit more control over the design. Hope you like it.

Whoops! Now, I’ve also changed the background. See what happens when you’re home sick?

Filed Under: anniversary, Don, husband 24 Comments

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  1. wickedfaerie says

    October 12, 2011 at 12:37 am

    Congratulations Don and Claudia. We just celebrated our 35th. on the 8th. Hope you had a lovely day.

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  2. oldgreymare says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:23 am

    Happy Anniversary.
    Swoon away you two!
    xx
    z

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  3. Carol at Serendipity says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Happy Anniversary! I shall come back and listen a bit later after my love is awake.
    Have a wonderful day.

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  4. Josje says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:14 am

    Congratulations to you both!

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  5. Mereknits says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:05 am

    Happy Anniversary to both of you. Hope you are feeling better.
    Mere

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  6. KATHY says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:33 am

    Happy Anniversary to both of you! Have a happy day.

    Kathy

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  7. Diane Cayton-Hakey says

    October 12, 2011 at 7:42 am

    It always makes me smile when I can just look at a photo of a married couple and see the happiness in them shining through. Congratulations to two very happy people!

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  8. Crystal Rose Cottage says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:07 am

    Happy Anniversary to you both Claudia! Hope there are lots more to come!~Hugs, Patti

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  9. Jen Kershner says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:08 am

    Lucky 13! Congratulations to you both. I can feel the love all the way here in Indiana!

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  10. Suburban Townhouse, Country Cottage says

    October 12, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Happy Anniversary to you both!

    Reply
  11. Caseymini says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Happy Anniversary to both of you and may you have many more! I love the new banner!

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  12. chateau de fleurs says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:06 am

    Happy Anniversary!!! XO Christie

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  13. The Boston Lady says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Happy lucky 13th anniversary! Ann

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  14. annette says

    October 12, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Happy Anniversary have just a great day. I loved Don’s songs. Listening to him sing I now know one of the reasons you feel in love with him. Who could resist a man that sings that purty.

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  15. poppilinnstudios says

    October 12, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Love your husbands songs. I’ve never had a man sing to me. How romantic! What a creative couple you are! Best wishes.
    -Lynn

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  16. Mary says

    October 12, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    The happiest anniversary to you lovely guys! May you make it up to where we are now, which is getting very close to gold!!!!!

    Funnily I found Don’s widget last week and was so enjoying his songs – what an amazing songwriter/performer he is! I just listened to I’d Sing You – it’s perfect.

    ‘Sis’ (I’m getting a kick out of saying this!) may I make a suggestion please? Can you move the widget up higher on your sidebar, it’s long scroll down right now – some people won’t even get way down there to see your handsome Don.!

    Love ya, have a wonderful day.

    Mary

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  17. AshTreeCottage says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I have a soft spot for romance ~ especially the kind that grows over the years. Happy Anniversary you two. May you spend many, many more years laughing and enjoying your bond!!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  18. Elyse says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    sending big hugs to you two cuties on your special day!

    xo
    elyse

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  19. Tina @ TinyBear says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Happy Anniversary Claudia – I hope you´re having a wonderful and magical day with your loved one.
    xo Tina

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  20. Createology says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Sending you a Very Happy Anniversary wish from little old Nevada City California. We share this little historic town in common. Swoon for many more years…

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  21. izzy57 says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Happy Anniversary Claudia and Don. I’ve just finished listening to Don singing Woman of a Certain Age, love it. I also like the new look to your blog.

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  22. Lucille says

    October 12, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    Congratulations to you and Don on your wedding anniversary, Claudia! I have listened to your husband’s music. It took a while to download but I was patient and waited. He has a beautiful, relaxing voice to listen to. I managed to access your blog by going through Casey’s. It’s the only way I could do so this time. I noticed that blogger has those picture slides again. I hate those because we can’t enlarge full screen to see the details of our miniatures. I hope you guys had a lovely romantic evening together in spite of both of you not feeling well. Now I hope that I can publish my comment.

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  23. Lisa says

    October 13, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Happy Anniversary Claudia!
    Guess what, I just celebrated my 15 year anniversary on Oct. 6 & guess where we went…Boston!
    I love your reality shot party. My whole life is one big reality shot post! I need to take a couple pics & play along!
    Lisa

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  24. Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Happy Anniversary Claudia! Wishing you many more! xox

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