(That on the stairs is our 4 1/2th anniversary present, for which occasion the appropriate gift is "golden fluff and cheeks".)
O Rex Gentium
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Oooh, shiny!
Congratulations and many happy returns of the day.
Happy anniversary!
Both presents look great! Happy (belated) anniversary!
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