Four years ago today, I did the smartest thing I've ever done in my life: I married Heather Shaw. In the intervening years we've written some books, had a baby, learned to cook new and exciting meals, gone on trips to wonderful places, and had more fun than I can possibly describe. I wrote about the wedding day here, and four years later, I can say: We are still dreaming the same dreams.

Traditional (US) gifts for the fourth wedding anniversary are linen and silk. Heather got me a pair of lovely linen shirts, and I got her a silk robe. Saturday night (with the help of our wonderful friend and frequent babysitter Amelia, who's taking care of the kid), we'll go out to dinner at one of our favorite fancy restaurants, and see a movie, and basically be one of those disgustingly happy married couples you sometimes see.

Heather: Thanks for having me, babe.