Happy 10th Anniversary to the Johnstons

Ten years ago, today, it was just as hot as it is right now.  Why we decided to get married, outside, in August, I have no idea, but we did. The day before, Andy's parents' hosted our rehearsal dinner at Ryan's Family Steakhouse in Waco, Texas. Our wedding day was so hot (over 100°). We had a steadily popping balloon arch (yes, it was so hot, the balloons were popping every few seconds, which called for giggles the whole minute wedding!), a couple of canopies, and lots of people in the front of my parents' house in Groesbeck, Texas.  My…
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10th Anniversary Traditional and Modern Gifts *hint, hint*

10th Anniversary Traditional Gift: Tin or aluminum. Symbolically, some ya-ya about how a marriage should be able to bend but not break. A tin like this will do just fine for me:   10th Anniversary Contemporary/Modern Gift: Diamonds. Symbolically, some gobblety goop about how a marriage is durable and beautiful. This diamond looks beautiful to me!  Durable too!
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