David's birthday was earlier this month. Usually David and I don't do much for each others birthdays as far as presents are concerned. We will sometimes get something small but always give a nice card and spend time together. And by something small I refer to the year I bought myself a $3 salad spinner. And sometimes we end up getting him some new clothes (a yearly event that is torture for him). See, my birthday's in the summer right after we've usually taken a trip and his is right at the beginning of the holiday season so at both time's cash is tighter. And it's not like we really NEED anything, you know?
ANYWAY, this year I decided enough was enough and my sweet husband deserved a gift that was FUN and well thought out. I came up with...a GUITAR. Yep, you heard me. When we were dating, David would borrow his roommates guitar and play for me. And ever since, whenever we've been around someone with a guitar he would pick up it and play with it. Yet he's never had his own.
Since we moved, he is home earlier from work and has more free time. It was time for a new hobby and this is what I picked for him. Haha. :) The girls were SO excited and I can't believe they kept it a secret! I told David right up front (before he even knew what it was) that he could take it back and I would not be offended since it was something I hadn't discussed with him. When he first opened it, he wasn't so sure he wanted it. He didn't know if he would stick with it enough to justify having it. However, in the next 10 minutes, after picking it up, tuning it, etc. he was hooked. There was no going back and he's been playing it everyday since; memorizing chords, playing hymns, and learning Christmas songs and lullabies for the girls. Too fun, and I'm so happy for him.
ANYWAY, this year I decided enough was enough and my sweet husband deserved a gift that was FUN and well thought out. I came up with...a GUITAR. Yep, you heard me. When we were dating, David would borrow his roommates guitar and play for me. And ever since, whenever we've been around someone with a guitar he would pick up it and play with it. Yet he's never had his own.
Since we moved, he is home earlier from work and has more free time. It was time for a new hobby and this is what I picked for him. Haha. :) The girls were SO excited and I can't believe they kept it a secret! I told David right up front (before he even knew what it was) that he could take it back and I would not be offended since it was something I hadn't discussed with him. When he first opened it, he wasn't so sure he wanted it. He didn't know if he would stick with it enough to justify having it. However, in the next 10 minutes, after picking it up, tuning it, etc. he was hooked. There was no going back and he's been playing it everyday since; memorizing chords, playing hymns, and learning Christmas songs and lullabies for the girls. Too fun, and I'm so happy for him.
We went to Joe's Farm Grill for a tasty birthday dinner!
6 comments:
I love it, what a great idea! I'm so glad he gets home earlier and gets to spend more time with you guys! Happy Birthday to your hubby! :)
What a great present!! You will so love having that music in your house. :)
What a great gift, now you just need to help me come up with something for Ethan.
Happy Birthday David!! I got PD an electric guitar w/ amp a few years ago for Christmas. it was his best gift ever he said. At which point I said, "Uh actually buddy I gave 4 other great gifts too." LOL
David, you look hot with a guitar in your hands. ;) Jenna, awesome birthday present! I'm so impressed that you could surprise him like that, but you have always been observant and thoughtful, so I'm not surprised. As soon as you said guitar, I thought of Rob. That's great the David is picking up a new hobby.
That's so sweet....what a thoughtful gift. I have heard about Joe's Farm Grill before....do you love it? I want to try it out....what is the best?
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