I feel like little things express love so much more than big things.
I don't want jewelry (unless it's cheap jewelry) or any other expensive stuff for that matter (unless its camera gear.)
But leave a daffodil on my steering wheel in the morning so I'll find it when I get in the car to take the kids to school and you'll have my heart forever. (And thanks too for the quote Josh Downs - it was just what I needed.)
Oh my goodness- what a thoughtful guy! And what a lovely way to start the day!
Posted by: AVinNYC | March 11, 2011 at 07:59 AM
That's me! Everyone says with our 20th anniversary coming in the next few years, along with my 40th birthday, Kerry should by my some big piece of jewellery. But that's not me. The camera equipment, I'll take.
Last year's anniversary, he saved up $100 in an envelope, and then he went to Tim Horton's and got breakfast for me so it would be here when I got up, after he left for work. I cried.
Posted by: Kelli | March 11, 2011 at 08:04 AM
awwwwwww oh my!! the sweetest thing...
Posted by: Amanda | March 11, 2011 at 08:08 AM
I so totally agree! That would have melted my heart and put a smile on my face for the entire day! What a wonderful guy you have...you go Josh!! You know exactly how to touch her heart and that is just beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend Karen :)
Posted by: Tracy | March 11, 2011 at 08:17 AM
you are a lucky woman.
TFS
Ang
Posted by: Ang | March 11, 2011 at 08:22 AM
So incredibly sweet! What a beautiful way to start the day.
Posted by: MichelleGB | March 11, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Sweeeeeet!
Posted by: Christine | March 11, 2011 at 08:47 AM
He's definitely a keeper Karen!
Posted by: Tina | March 11, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Oh...this brought happy tears. Thank you!
(And that quote is indeed perfect...especially given the news today. Thank you for that too.)
Posted by: Tanya | March 11, 2011 at 09:15 AM
That's a great quote. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Brianna | March 11, 2011 at 09:33 AM
he sure is a keeper!
Posted by: Amy | March 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Awww, that is so sweet. I love the quote too. I'm the same way, i don't want expensive jewelry or expensive gifts (unless it's the new lenses I've been wishing for!) I'm also impressed with you clean your car is!
Posted by: Melanie | March 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Aside from your beautiful family/sibling/you with Josh shots, this little digital ditty might be among my favorites you have posted. It is just as you say: It is the little things and you captured it perfectly along with adding the quote digitally. It is just perfect, Karen! I need to "borrow" it and post on my pc for a bit. Have a great weekend. You are a lucky woman Mrs. Josh Downs and he is a lucky man, too! Lest we forget he has the wonder of you!
Posted by: Susan R | March 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Beyond thoughtful!
Posted by: Jules | March 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Karen - my heart aches a little each time I get a hint of whatever struggle you have going on ... it is so hard to realize that some people seemingly have few real struggles along the way while others of us seem to roll in them... I'm so happy you have a close, loving family to get through each day with... at the end of things, I'd rather have such a family and more troubles than no family and few troubles... Here's to that eight "rise" :)
Posted by: teri | March 11, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Love it. Too sweet. Love the thoughtfulness and the wonderful quote. But I have to say...how in the world can you be a mom with three kids and have a car that clean? Really? You make the rest of us look bad. :) jk Way to go Josh Downs.
Posted by: Jamie K | March 11, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Josh Downs ROCKS! How thoughtful, sweet, encouraging, and loving that man is. Here's to getting back up again Karen. I wish I lived around the corner so I could give you a hug, but this will have to do ((((Hugs)))).
Posted by: Alaina | March 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Sooo sweet! I could have used a happy like that everyday this week! I am glad it is finally FRIDAY!! Have a great weekend!!
Posted by: Shari Barnes | March 11, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I love it. and I so agree. the little things mean the most. my hubs washes the dishes and pumps my gas because he knows I hate to do it.
and I also agree on the jewelry/camera gear feelings! :)
Posted by: Joscie, rhymes with bossy | March 11, 2011 at 12:27 PM
And that is why I love to follow you. I get you. And I feel the exact same way. {sigh} I love to see another chic who I've never met but I still connect with.
Posted by: Alissa | March 11, 2011 at 12:30 PM
That is so sweet Karen! I couldn't agree more! It's always the little things that mean the most! btw... you car is soooo clean and shiny!! =)
Posted by: Terry D | March 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
So sweet. Love it!
Posted by: Mary Ann | March 11, 2011 at 02:31 PM
awwwhhh how sweet!
Posted by: teresa b | March 11, 2011 at 04:34 PM
How appropriate that this is a Japanese proverb. My prayer is that with all we can do, we can help Japan stand again. It's lovely that something that can touch our individual hearts may also help the world.
Posted by: Julie | March 11, 2011 at 09:18 PM
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Posted by: cheap Jordans | March 11, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Don't keep that man all to himself.....clone him and send me one now thanks....I can certainly do with a Josh Downs!!! You deserve it girl....Regards Kathy A, Brisbane Australia
Posted by: Kathy | March 12, 2011 at 02:28 AM
such touching posts like this keep me coming back to visit your blog!
Posted by: laura j | March 12, 2011 at 05:14 AM
yes he is amazing. My hubby brings me flowers every week now. We have been married 26 years and this just started three months ago. It does something to your insides!!
Posted by: Cindy Welch | March 12, 2011 at 06:20 AM
perfect!!!
Posted by: Caren | March 12, 2011 at 02:16 PM
so awesome - he's a great man indeed!
Posted by: Erika Melnychuk | March 12, 2011 at 07:29 PM
Hi Karen, been trying to log onto your website for over half an hour now - just keeps timing out - am wanting to read over & print out my assignment so I can get cracking with it as soon as it's not quite so bright overhead but it is just not loading...at all...everything else is working fine on the internet though (thought at first it may just be our speed having gone which does happen occasionally..) just letting you know - will keep at it!
Posted by: Helen Tilbury | March 13, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Oh dear...love his heart and the proverb...thanks Josh and Karen.
Posted by: Julie in Aust. | March 13, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Just gotta ask is your car really that clean?
Posted by: Maureen | March 14, 2011 at 06:14 AM
That is so incredibly sweet and I'm with you... love is in the million and one little things! Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Samantha Hunt-Kline | March 14, 2011 at 10:48 AM
He is such a keeper. He is right up there with my guy and I am more crazy about him now after 20 years of marriage than I was when I married him.
My hubby brought me a pink trench coat last week after hearing me say that I loved it and he put it in a bag in the bathtub since I get a bubble bath every single night. I squealed like a teenage girl;-)
He's a keeper too.
Posted by: Melanie | March 14, 2011 at 06:04 PM
AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWW!!!!! Any girl would love that!
Posted by: Misty | March 15, 2011 at 02:38 PM
isn't that so true, the sweetest things are the expensive ones. i don't want jewelry either unless it's a cheap pair of earrings since i lose them all the time! empty the dishwasher for me in the morning no that makes me smile. sorry i haven't been by in awhile but i'm enjoying catching up with what you've been up to! susan
Posted by: susan | March 18, 2011 at 05:33 AM
sorry i meant aren't the expensive ones, still need more coffee :)
Posted by: susan | March 18, 2011 at 05:33 AM
EO EO EO EO ....A.M. THE RAIN IS FAILING. YOU ARE TELLING ME YOU ARE SO CONFUSED. YOU CAN'T MAKE UP YOUR MINDS.... HA HA HA HA ......
Posted by: Cheap Nike Shox | April 05, 2011 at 09:01 PM
I love that you take time to document the most important moments with your camera. I'm a serious scrapbooker and I take tons of photos. Sometimes I feel like my pictures are emotionally flat. You are such an inspiration. Love your blog.
Posted by: Shari Thurman | April 22, 2011 at 09:51 PM