2007 – A kiss at midnight and asleep at 4 am after taking two midrin (migraine medication). Caleb gets home from doing laundry at 330 pm, and we hang out with Santos while he makes us chicken and homemade French fries. 

2008 – Before going out to celebrate, Caleb takes me to where he wrecked his Mazda in the summer of ’05. We walk to Stooges Bar from the house to meet with Kathleen. She cried about the same guy and losing her dad. She told us some ghost stories and left with her ex-boyfriend, who did time for theft. Caleb and I kissed at midnight after chugging our complimentary cups of champagne. We left with hats, noisemakers, cups, and a napkin with the message, “Happy New Year babe. I love your crazy ass!! Caleb.” He gets up for work in the morning, and I wake to a message from my job saying, “Don’t bother,” having the option to come in. Caleb has duty so I’ll spend the day with Sparky. 

2009 – We spend the night at home with no visitors and no drink at midnight. We are moving to Florida in May and taking a one-month road trip to get there: Virginia to California to Montana to Texas to Florida. 

2010 – in New York City at Times Square! 

2011 – We sip champagne from Christmas wine glasses and spend the night at home with the dogs. 

2012 – We’re up early to ride bikes to the base for the first sunrise! We celebrate at Dunkin Donuts after.