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He’s a Keeper!

June 5, 2008January 13, 2019

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We met December 27, 1992. We were seniors in high school.
He proposed the day before Thanksgiving, 2002 .
We married June 5, 2004.
Four years of marriage and I still get butterflies!

My whole office smells like roses, I love it! 🙂

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18 Comments

WendyB says:

June 18, 2008 at 2:32 pm

Holy crap! You’ve known each other forever.

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Julie says:

June 9, 2008 at 7:28 pm

Sorry im so late but happy 4 years!

🙂

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Gervy says:

June 9, 2008 at 5:46 am

Happy Anniversary! You two are the sweetest couple.

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Anonymous says:

June 6, 2008 at 7:42 pm

I have finally inserted this date into my palm so that next year I don’t have to wish you a happy anniversary….the day afterwards!

Love the Flowers….Kudos to the Mr.

XXOO Ms. Mayo

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Julie says:

June 6, 2008 at 5:47 pm

Happy Anniversary and many many more.

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Phyllis Bourne says:

June 6, 2008 at 4:39 pm

Happy anniversary!!! I wish you many more happy years.

Gorgeous roses!

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Dawn says:

June 6, 2008 at 12:52 pm

Happy anniversary… congratulations and I hope you have many many more to celebrate together

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imemmiesmom says:

June 6, 2008 at 6:34 am

How sweet! DH and I just celebrated our 8th anniversary on May 27th and our “first date” anniversary is coming up. 10 years on June 19th. Hubbies are kinda like our kids, you can’t imagine what you did with your time before you had them.

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Barbie says:

June 6, 2008 at 4:07 am

Aww! That’s so cute!

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monique says:

June 6, 2008 at 3:58 am

congrats allie!

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Thinking Out Loud says:

June 6, 2008 at 1:51 am

That is so sweet! Happy Anniversary and may you have many more years together!

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Debbie says:

June 6, 2008 at 1:50 am

Happy anniversary! You should repost the picture of the night you met Karl

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1blueshi1 says:

June 6, 2008 at 1:16 am

that’s great–I have to admit that I do think roses are great!!! but I am glad that he has your address in case of Ground Zero type disaster as well!!! hehehe

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Oh...dear me says:

June 5, 2008 at 11:10 pm

Oh congrats! I love when my hubby does stuff like that!

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Always In Style says:

June 5, 2008 at 9:31 pm

Awwwww…..congratulations!

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Style IT says:

June 5, 2008 at 8:09 pm

this post made me “awwwwwwwwwww” so loud I woke my dog up

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laundrygirl says:

June 5, 2008 at 6:13 pm

Congratulations!
Cheers to you two!

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Nanette says:

June 5, 2008 at 6:09 pm

Awwww, he’s good peeps! 🙂

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@wardrobe_oxygen on Instagram:

Since 2018 I’ve been wearing this @talbotsofficial polka dot ball skirt to host Thanksgiving. There’s no need for a new look for every occasion; if you shop slowly and thoughtfully you can create signature looks that are perfect time and time again.

(We took off 2023 and 2024 due to the passing of my mom; this is our first year back at it)

A long skirt is great when hosting; you don’t have to worry about cute shoes, you’re covered up if you have to crawl under the table to grab a napkin or spill, and hello deep pockets!

I’m thrilled Talbots came out with a very similar skirt this year with the same fun polka dots; comment LINK and I’ll send you the deets (it’s 50% off today and comes in Misses, Petite, Plus, and Plus Petite!)

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Since 2018 I’ve been wearing this @talbotsofficial polka dot ball skirt to host Thanksgiving. There’s no need for a new look for every occasion; if you shop slowly and thoughtfully you can create signature looks that are perfect time and time again.

(We took off 2023 and 2024 due to the passing of my mom; this is our first year back at it)

A long skirt is great when hosting; you don’t have to worry about cute shoes, you’re covered up if you have to crawl under the table to grab a napkin or spill, and hello deep pockets!

I’m thrilled Talbots came out with a very similar skirt this year with the same fun polka dots; comment LINK and I’ll send you the deets (it’s 50% off today and comes in Misses, Petite, Plus, and Plus Petite!)

It’s not stylish or financially savvy to buy a new look for every occasion or every holiday season. I believe in creating a holiday capsule wardrobe of separates you can mix and match for a range of events, wear beyond the season, and look forward to pulling out again next year. Don’t call it wearing the same thing over and over, it’s creating signature style and that is incredibly chic!

This capsule collection is now on sale and from a range of retailers offering quality and reasonable price points. Everything is available up to at least size 18, with much also available in plus size and petite lengths!

Comment LINK and I’ll send the article I wrote about this capsule that has not only the ways to shop this look but also styling tips so you too can have big style with a smaller closet!

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It’s not stylish or financially savvy to buy a new look for every occasion or every holiday season. I believe in creating a holiday capsule wardrobe of separates you can mix and match for a range of events, wear beyond the season, and look forward to pulling out again next year. Don’t call it wearing the same thing over and over, it’s creating signature style and that is incredibly chic!

This capsule collection is now on sale and from a range of retailers offering quality and reasonable price points. Everything is available up to at least size 18, with much also available in plus size and petite lengths!

Comment LINK and I’ll send the article I wrote about this capsule that has not only the ways to shop this look but also styling tips so you too can have big style with a smaller closet!

My legs laugh at most so-called wide calf boots. 16” is not wide calf, and why do so many have wide calves and teeny ankles? Why is it so hard to find wide calf boots that aren’t ugly, janky, or made of chintzy materials? I bought two pairs of the @dolcevita extra wide calf boots and share my experience. Comment LINK and I’ll send you my list of the best truly wide calf boots made from real leather or suede and are incredibly stylish to boot (see what I did there?).

For 20 years I’ve been providing real life style advice for grown-ass women at Wardrobe Oxygen. We all deserve great closets, and I hope this helps my fellow strong fabulous calved friends!

For those curious:
@onequince jeans and sweater
Prada glasses I bought at @lenscrafters
Vintage belt, @mmlafleur earrings

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My legs laugh at most so-called wide calf boots. 16” is not wide calf, and why do so many have wide calves and teeny ankles? Why is it so hard to find wide calf boots that aren’t ugly, janky, or made of chintzy materials? I bought two pairs of the @dolcevita extra wide calf boots and share my experience. Comment LINK and I’ll send you my list of the best truly wide calf boots made from real leather or suede and are incredibly stylish to boot (see what I did there?).

For 20 years I’ve been providing real life style advice for grown-ass women at Wardrobe Oxygen. We all deserve great closets, and I hope this helps my fellow strong fabulous calved friends!

For those curious:
@onequince jeans and sweater
Prada glasses I bought at @lenscrafters
Vintage belt, @mmlafleur earrings

The only way I’m going to survive this season in life and society is to get fresh air and sunshine when possible, move this body, wear color that brings me joy, and find humor in the mundane. Dogs also help, even though Bowser looks embarrassed by my fall fig leaf action! 🍁

Vest, top, and leggings are all @athleta though not all new. Shoes are @brooksrunning Cascadia which come in wide width, sunglasses are @caddis_life prescription & polarized, on my back is my @dagnedover Dakota backpack which I used to ruck books to the little free library then ruck groceries home.

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5yU4t #ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40

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The only way I’m going to survive this season in life and society is to get fresh air and sunshine when possible, move this body, wear color that brings me joy, and find humor in the mundane. Dogs also help, even though Bowser looks embarrassed by my fall fig leaf action! 🍁

Vest, top, and leggings are all @athleta though not all new. Shoes are @brooksrunning Cascadia which come in wide width, sunglasses are @caddis_life prescription & polarized, on my back is my @dagnedover Dakota backpack which I used to ruck books to the little free library then ruck groceries home.

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5yU4t #ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40

Eff that noise that you MUST toss anything from your closet to be stylish and current. A little restyling can give new life and a fresh look to anything in your closet, including millennial booties.

Want more real life style advice from Wardrobe Oxygen that doesn’t force you to buy new to feel current? Comment LINK and I’ll send you more tips on styling your favorite shoes in a way that is modern, stylish, and likely won’t make you spend an additional dime. 🧡

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Eff that noise that you MUST toss anything from your closet to be stylish and current. A little restyling can give new life and a fresh look to anything in your closet, including millennial booties.

Want more real life style advice from Wardrobe Oxygen that doesn’t force you to buy new to feel current? Comment LINK and I’ll send you more tips on styling your favorite shoes in a way that is modern, stylish, and likely won’t make you spend an additional dime. 🧡

Proud wife and daughter of @usnavy veterans. To all who are in and have been in the U.S. military, thank you for your service. This country exists and is great because of you and your dedication to upholding democracy and protecting our citizens.🇺🇸💙

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Proud wife and daughter of @usnavy veterans. To all who are in and have been in the U.S. military, thank you for your service. This country exists and is great because of you and your dedication to upholding democracy and protecting our citizens.🇺🇸💙

Style comes not from what you have in your closet but how you wear it. All these items have been in my closet a while. Instead of spending time shopping for new, I used that time to play with the pieces and see if I could create a new combination and give a fresh life to my closet.

What’s awesome is these same items are still for sale or else there is a new version this season from the same retailer. Hello shirts made for large busts, petite pants over a size 12, water and sweat resistant jewelry, and chic size inclusive trench coats!

Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Sweater: @bananarepublic
Pants: @anntaylor
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Necklaces and circle ring: @analuisany
Coat: @universalstandard
Lipcolor: @merit
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment LINK or SHOP to receive a DM with more details on this look including where to shop for these pieces! For reference I’m wearing the shirt and sweater in XL, the coat in XS, and the pants in 16P.

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Style comes not from what you have in your closet but how you wear it. All these items have been in my closet a while. Instead of spending time shopping for new, I used that time to play with the pieces and see if I could create a new combination and give a fresh life to my closet.

What’s awesome is these same items are still for sale or else there is a new version this season from the same retailer. Hello shirts made for large busts, petite pants over a size 12, water and sweat resistant jewelry, and chic size inclusive trench coats!

Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Sweater: @bananarepublic
Pants: @anntaylor
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Necklaces and circle ring: @analuisany
Coat: @universalstandard
Lipcolor: @merit
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment LINK or SHOP to receive a DM with more details on this look including where to shop for these pieces! For reference I’m wearing the shirt and sweater in XL, the coat in XS, and the pants in 16P.

When I saw this purple color at @anntaylor I couldn’t resist it. And hello petite pants over a size 12! For those who saw my video about dress shoes for wide feet and plantar fasciitis these are the red suede shoes I featured!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5tJBf

#ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40 #thisisann #anntaylor

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When I saw this purple color at @anntaylor I couldn’t resist it. And hello petite pants over a size 12! For those who saw my video about dress shoes for wide feet and plantar fasciitis these are the red suede shoes I featured!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5tJBf

#ltkmidsize #ltkpetite #ltkover40 #thisisann #anntaylor

I was so anti the barrel jean trend. Then I got these horseshoe jeans from @gap and can’t stop won’t stop wearing them.

Sweater: @somaintimates
Jeans: @gap (hello petite!)
Sneakers: @veja
Scarf: belonged to my dad
Glasses: Prada (got them at @lenscrafters)
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Bag: vintage @balenciaga but I added a strap from an old @dagnedover bag to make it a crossbody.

If comment LINK, I’ll send you a DM with all the deets to shop this look!

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I was so anti the barrel jean trend. Then I got these horseshoe jeans from @gap and can’t stop won’t stop wearing them.

Sweater: @somaintimates
Jeans: @gap (hello petite!)
Sneakers: @veja
Scarf: belonged to my dad
Glasses: Prada (got them at @lenscrafters)
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Bag: vintage @balenciaga but I added a strap from an old @dagnedover bag to make it a crossbody.

If comment LINK, I’ll send you a DM with all the deets to shop this look!

I’ve been a @zennioptical fan for over a decade. The latest addition to my glasses wardrobe are these yellow square EcoBloomz frames from the Zenni Witchcore collection; SKU# 2045422 the frames are made from recycled materials and 1% of each purchase goes back to the planet. #partnership #zennioptical #ilovemyzennis #zenniglasses

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I’ve been a @zennioptical fan for over a decade. The latest addition to my glasses wardrobe are these yellow square EcoBloomz frames from the Zenni Witchcore collection; SKU# 2045422 the frames are made from recycled materials and 1% of each purchase goes back to the planet. #partnership #zennioptical #ilovemyzennis #zenniglasses

It’s wool blazer season; that period of the year where it’s comfortable wearing one without a coat and not too overly heated inside to keep it on. I decided to have some fun with pattern mixing in shades of blue with a pop of leather.

Blazer: @veronicabeard (it’s one of the jackets you can add dickeys to; I recommend if you’re a 16 to go with the smaller dickey, above go with the larger)
Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Jeans: @lovechicos (old)
Belt: old @talbotsofficial scarf
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment SHOP for more details and to shop this look

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It’s wool blazer season; that period of the year where it’s comfortable wearing one without a coat and not too overly heated inside to keep it on. I decided to have some fun with pattern mixing in shades of blue with a pop of leather.

Blazer: @veronicabeard (it’s one of the jackets you can add dickeys to; I recommend if you’re a 16 to go with the smaller dickey, above go with the larger)
Shirt: @theshirt_rochellebehrens
Jeans: @lovechicos (old)
Belt: old @talbotsofficial scarf
Bag: @onequince
Glasses: @eyebobs
Sneakers: @adidas

Comment SHOP for more details and to shop this look

I love chartreuse, moss gold, acid green, and all those other greenish goldish colors big this season. Sure they look great with denim, black, brown, and navy but I’ve been styling the color with unexpected pairings and love the effect.

Sweater: @landsend
Pants: @loft (machine washable & petites over size 12 🙌)
Sneakers: @veja (old)
Belt: @anntaylor (old)
Glasses: @zennioptical
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Lipstick: @merit Vermillion

Comment LINK to get a DM with more details on this look via @shopmy

#ltkover40 #ltkpetite #ltkmidsize #loveloft #landsend

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I love chartreuse, moss gold, acid green, and all those other greenish goldish colors big this season. Sure they look great with denim, black, brown, and navy but I’ve been styling the color with unexpected pairings and love the effect.

Sweater: @landsend
Pants: @loft (machine washable & petites over size 12 🙌)
Sneakers: @veja (old)
Belt: @anntaylor (old)
Glasses: @zennioptical
Earrings: @mmlafleur
Lipstick: @merit Vermillion

Comment LINK to get a DM with more details on this look via @shopmy

#ltkover40 #ltkpetite #ltkmidsize #loveloft #landsend

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