Bittersweet Anniversary

We began the day with my special lady's current breakfast of choice: kefir pancakes. Followed that up with exchanging gifts, which was awesome. I got her a guitar and arranged for a couple books from the states, not just for the anniversary, but to have something fun to do during the upcoming two year maternity leave. She got me amber cuff links, amazing. Then we spent a nice day together, including making strawberry jam and strawberry ice cream.

The unfortunate part of the day was dinner. We couldn't make reservations at Žaldokynė, where we held our wedding reception, because they didn't answer their phones, and their website was down. We drove out there anyway since it's not far from home, and there's a kebab place across the street as a hilarious alternative to a nice dinner. They were indeed closed, with a sign on the door saying they're closed "today." There was an Armenian place open right next door now though where we went instead of the kebab place. Aside from the microwaved fried black bread with cheese, my medium rare beef being cooked medium and my special lady's mediocre pork chop, the waitress told us Žaldokynė has been closed for six months.

It's a real shame. Our wedding reception was a total blast. People whose own children had been married just months ago told us they'd never been to such a fun wedding. Lots of good people, good music, just the right amount of booze, good food, good times. It was so fun my father offered to host the same crowd at the same place for our five year anniversary--I can't remember ever seeing him jollier than that! Alas, looks like the place is beat. It doesn't look sold, though, the sign is still up, so let's all hope the republicans make a come back and end the crisis. Or better yet, the objectivists!