Monday, June 24, 2013

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Oh wait! This isn't them!!

This is!! Blurry and all!
and to think that Mom had FUR then!!

Anyway, Mom and Dad met online back in 2000 (no, not on a dating site!) Dad lived in Michigan and Mom lived in Ohio. Dad was against an out-of-state relationship and referred to Mom as being "GUD" which translates to "geographically undesirable." Mom used to listen to this song by one of Dad and Mom's favorite folk singers, Christine Lavin. She used to  cry because she knew that she and Dad were meant to be together, and he was just so stubborn!


What Dad didn't know was that Mom was (and IS) even MORE stubborn, and eventually she wore him down.  They ARE together, and today they are celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary! The writer/singer of this song, Christine Lavin, was part of Mom and Dad's engagement!  Dad had secretly contacted Christine because she was going to be performing in  Ann Arbor at The Ark (years ago!)  He and Mom love another of Christine's songs:Venus Kissed The Moon, (unfortunately that is not available online to post on the blog. You can click here to see the song lyrics. Mom didn't want me to post them due to copyright rules.)  Dad asked Christine if she would surprise Mom in front of around 300 people and sing  that song to Mom, so that he could propose to her! Being the angel that she is, Christine did! Here are some photos of the infamous night!


Dad actually got down on one knee and proposed!!

They had flowers, champagne, and Mom nearly passed out from the surprise and from sitting on stage in front of all of those people!  Another fabulous folk singer, Matt Watroba was onstage too, he was blowing bubbles!

 A friend of Mom's at the time also sang Venus Kissed the Moon  at their wedding!!

I sure hope that all of you, and Mom & Dad enjoyed this little pussyfoot down Memory Lane! Happy Anniversary to my Mom & Dad!

On another paw, it's Sparkle Cat's birthday and also Cat World Domination Day!! Read our post about it here!

Love, Cody

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107 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Oh what a romantic thing to do! Happy Anniversary Caren and Lenny - you two really WERE meant to be - enjoy your special day.

    Love, Pam

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 1:59 PM

      Thanks so much Pam! It was super romantic! Thank you!! xoxo

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  2. HilaryJune 24, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Happy anniversary! wow! that is an amazing engagement story. I got the chills reading it!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM

      I left the best parts out.....you know, how Mom stalked him? MOL! Thank you!

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  3. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    That was so sweet. I can't imagine what my cats would say if they described how long it took for their parents to decide to get married. Concatulations to Caren and Lenny and your wonderful fur family.

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  4. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyJune 24, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    What a sweet story! Congrats!

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  5. Memories of Eric and FlynnJune 24, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Oh Cody, what a lovely and romantic story. Happy Anniversary to your mum and dad.

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  6. GizmoGeodogJune 24, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    What a beautiful song and what a beautiful story of love...Happy Anniiversary to your Mom & Dad Cody <3

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:01 PM

      Gizmo that is one of Mom and Dad's favorite songs. Thank you!! xoxo

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  7. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Awww... what a very sweet story, Cody! <3

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  8. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    That is so sweet and we wish your peeps a very happy 7th anniversary Cody. Funny how stubborn can end up so romantic. Nice one. Glad you had such a special day Caren.
    Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      Awww thanks so much Molly! You have a marvelous Monday too!

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  9. Carma PoodaleJune 24, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    This is so sweet. Your dad sounds like a pawtastic guy and I know your mom is. Happy anniversary to your pawents!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      Hi Carma! He is!! Thanks so much, Mom was really touched by that!

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  10. Old KittyJune 24, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!! How romantic! Awwwwwwwwwww! Lovely Cody!! Your mum and dad are amazing! Happy happy happy anniversary to your brilliant pawrents!!! Take care
    x

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  11. Laila and Angel MinchieJune 24, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    How romantic! Happy Anniversary to your 'rents!

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  12. BernadetteJune 24, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    How wonderful! I guess it didn't matter, your humans were meant to be together. I love Christine Lavin, and "The Kind of Love..." has been one of my favorites since the late 80s, and to have her sing while he proposed, well, that's just over the moon!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      Bernadette, why does it not surprise me that you would know who Christine Lavin is? Actually it was my husband who introduced me to her music and I just adore her. It was a magical night, she sang "Venus Kissed The Moon" which is special to us for a number of reasons, one of them being that I am a Libra and Libra is ruled by Venus....but the "waxing and waning" was definitely my husband!!!

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  13. Angel Ginger JasperJune 24, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    his is such a lovely post. Mum is such a romantic and thought this was lovely. Happy Anniversary to your mum and dad.. Hugs GJ x

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      GJ thank you! I know your Mum and Dad are SUPER romantic and I thank you!!! (((((hugs)))) back! xoxo

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  14. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Happy Anniversary to your parents. What a magical story!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      Thanks so much Fisher!! Trust me it had it's DARK moments too! MOL!

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  15. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Congratulations! Wooooowoooooos and Me-ommmmmms!

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  16. Hannah and LucyJune 24, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  17. Sharon WagnerJune 24, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Sometimes I feel like I'm GUD. But today is a beautiful day in Minnesota. Finally. Happy Anniversary!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:05 PM

      It's hot and about to storm here in Michigan. Bring on Fall MOL. Thank you!

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  18. katsrusJune 24, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    How wonderful! Happy Anniversary to your mom and dad.
    Sue B

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  19. Fuzzy TalesJune 24, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Happy anniversary to your humans, Cody! What a great story, your human dad has a romantic streak!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 12:08 PM

      Thanks so much! Ohhhh yesssssss he does! He always has been!

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  20. HH and The BoysJune 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad... What a wonderful story about their engagement. HH has leaky eyes over here. Very sweet.

    Hope you have a great day and many more years of married bliss.

    hugs, Bugsy, Knuckles and HH

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM

      thank you so much and thank you for taking the time to read it!

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  21. Athena Cat Goddess Wise KittyJune 24, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad! And thanks for sharing your story. Wonderful!

    Purrs x

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  22. Golden Woofs! SUGARJune 24, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Oh what a SWEET story. Love the song and your photos on Dakota's blog. Have a wonderful 7th anniversary. Maybe will meet your dad too soon. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM

      Thanks so much Sugar!!! The only way you will meet Dad is if you come to Michigan! Love, Cody

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  23. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJune 24, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    What a wonderful story! He was so sweet and clever :)

    Thank you for sharing it with us and Happy Anniversary!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM

      thank you for taking the time to read it!! Thank you! Yes he was and pretty darned sneaky too!!!

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  24. The Furries of WhisppyJune 24, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Awwwww. That's so sweet! Happy 7th Anniversary to your Mom and Dad!

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  25. Just MagsJune 24, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    What a sweet story, thanks for sharing it with us sweet Cody! Happy 7th Anniversary to your sweet Mom and Dad!! We hope they are having a terrific day. We wish them many more years to celebrate anniversaries and we hope the years are filled with love, happiness, good health and lots of hugs and kisses!

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  26. Little Miss TitchJune 24, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you mum and Dad Cody here's to wishing for many more!xx Speedy and Rachel

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  27. Sketching with DogsJune 24, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Happy Anniversary to both of you, have a wonderful day!
    Lynne x

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  28. Texas, a Cat in... AustinJune 24, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    What a lovely story! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Happy Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad!

    Lots of purrs

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  29. CATachresisJune 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    It doesn't sound to me as though he needed much wearing down!! What a romantic guy!! I've come over full of warm fuzzies!! Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! xox

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 1:43 PM

      Ohhhhh yesssssssss he did!!! MOL!! We didn't post the ENTIRE story! MOL!!!
      Mom gave up her job of 21 years in Cleveland (she found a job before giving hers up) and moved to Michigan on INSTINCT......they weren't even a couple when she moved here. Guess you could say that Mom was a stalker.

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    2. CATachresisJune 24, 2013 at 6:38 PM

      But a very successful stalker! lol

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  30. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    So sweet, and romantic!! This post made me tear up! <3

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  31. Summer at sparklecat.comJune 24, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Happy anniveresary to your humans! What a great proposal story!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

      Thank you Sparkle!! I did another post for your birthday too! Be sure to check it out!

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  32. Brian's Home BlogJune 24, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Happy Anniversary to your very special Mom and Dad from all of us!

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  33. ANGEL ABBYGRACEJune 24, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Awww Cody what a wonderful story and a very very happy wish for your Mom and Dad anniversary. Concats and many many happy more years.

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  34. Jackie BouchardJune 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Very romantic! (Hmmm. Maybe I'll steal your idea and tell the story of how we got engaged when our anniv'y roles around...) :)

    Happy Anniversary!!

    (So funny - we used to say that too, except we would just say "GU.")

    Congrats and many many many more happy years!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 2:14 PM

      Jackie thank you and GO FOR IT! With your talent the story would be a winner!
      "GU" makes more sense doesn't it? My husband was a teacher, we'll have to forgive him!! lol!!!
      Thanks sooooooo much!

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  35. Marie AJune 24, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful story and you told it well Cody :)

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  36. GLOGIRLYJune 24, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Awww... we didn't know that Lenny was such a romantic!!! What a wonderful story....we're so happy you shared it with us!!!

    Gloman and I were geographically challenged too....but love conquers all!

    XOXO,
    Glogirly

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      Yep! He sure is! He is more romantic than I am. He gets upset because I keep forgetting what date we were married :)

      Yep "love DOES conquer all!"
      xoxo

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  37. wildcatwoodsJune 24, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Happy Anniversary!!!!

    cats of wildcat woods

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  38. SarahJune 24, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Congratulations on your anniversary - that's a wonderful story! xo

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  39. AnnStaubJune 24, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Happy anniversary to them Cody! I loved the story, it was great :) Very sweet!

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  40. Two French BulldogsJune 24, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Aahhhh, happy day!!
    Benny & Lily

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  41. Quill and GreysonJune 24, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Concats and Happy Anniversary to you both!!!

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  42. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Happy anniversary! Great story! Love Dolly

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  43. D. RichJune 24, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    What a romantic story!!!! Hope the romance never ends! Happy Anniversary to you and Lenny!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 24, 2013 at 9:01 PM

      thanks so much Debbie! So sweet of you to stop by! Thank you!!

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  44. Oui OuiJune 24, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Aw, that is one of the sweetest Gotcha Stories we've ever read! And yes, we know how tenacious your mom can be, Cody. We aren't surprised in the least! Happy Anniversary!

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  45. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Happy Anniversary....what a beautiful love story! Cody your mom is a pawsome person and it sounds like your dad is too!!! I hope you had a wonderful family celebration!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

      Awww thank you!! He is!!! They just stayed in and watched TV....they are broke and boring MOL!

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  46. ClooneyJune 25, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    What a sweet and wonderful story and post! Happy Anniversary Caren & Hubby! Hope your day was really special!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

      thanks soooooooooo much! It was special cause we were all here!

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  47. meowmeowmansJune 25, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    So romantic! Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad, Cody. :)

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  48. GlamKittyJune 25, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Your mom's stubbornness was well-rewarded by your dad's über-romantic gesture, Cody. Guess they're both a couple of keepers, huh? ;) (And it doesn't sound as though you need to be worrying your handsome tabby head about any of those 7-year itches, LOL...) xoxoxo

    OMPawz, Cody... I betz u hazta hear dis story agin 'n agin, year after year. Pawrentz, HMPH! Well, liek mai mommy sed... at leest dey'z keeperz. (Besidez, u can alwayz start washin ur face- payin speshul attenshunz to ur EARZ- wen dey rollz out dis ol' chessnut wun mor tiem... MOL!) xxoo

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 25, 2013 at 11:56 PM

      "7 year itch?" Is that like the HOT SPOTS on my head???!! MOL!!!!
      Love, Cody

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  49. Deb BarnesJune 25, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Oh my gosh - I love, love, love this story!!!! Happy belated anniversary and hugs to you and Lenny!!!

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 25, 2013 at 11:55 PM

      That's cause you are a LIBRA!!! lol!!! Thanks soooo much!!!! ((((hugs)))) back

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  50. houndstoothJune 25, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Aww! This story really made us smile! I'm so glad your mom and dad finally got together and had that perfect moment!

    Bunny

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 25, 2013 at 11:55 PM

      Thank you!!!!! Yesssssss Mom is happy they finally got together too!

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  51. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    What a lovely story! I hope your mom and dad enjoyed their anniversary this year.

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    1. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 30, 2013 at 5:47 PM

      thanks so much Clowie!!! They did! They went out for burgers last night MOL!

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  52. FaytheJune 26, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Happy 7th anniversary to mom & dad! good thing your mom is persistent! best wishes for many more years! Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails

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  53. Talking-DogsJune 30, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Love, love, love that story!! So glad I back-tracked today and didn't miss it! :-)

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