One Year

Happy Anniversary my love!  OK, really it was February 15, but my computer wouldn't cooperate and I've been really tired, so I'm posting late.

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of our marriage - fabulous!  I love you more today than I did that day, or any day in between.  We had an amazing wedding.  We have amazing family and friends.  We have memories that will last us a lifetime.  Gosh, sitting on the couch thinking about where we were one year ago was fabulous.... we were in Puerto Vallarta in a fabulous resort, soaking up the sun and loving every moment laughing with our family & friends.

For *all of you who would like to relive the memories we were reminiscing about... here you go!  (*OK, so there's only like 2 of you who read this, but I like to pretend). 

WARNING: LOTS OF PHOTOS AHEAD. 

Here we are, bags packed and ready to go!  Kimmy took this picture of us in front of the house at 4am!  And yes, the specks of white are snowflakes!  Mexico here we come!

Our PHENOMENAL friends/photographers (we're lucky) who we actually ran into at LAX on the way!

 

The peacocks & iguanas

 

The glorious "everything": sun, relaxation, pool bar, beach volleyball, poker, etc 

(I think everyone, young and young at heart, was having LOTS of FUN).

 

Zip lining!!  WAHOOOOOOooooo!!!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Getting the gift bags ready!

  

Getting to see EVERYONE!  

It didn't matter if we were at the pool, or at dinner, 

we always had the blessing of being surrounded by our loved ones.  

  

  

THE REHEARSAL DINNER!!

 

I love it when people are waiting to greet you with margaritas!

  

  

  

  

 

Let the martini bar & fire dancing begin!

  

  

  

(Yes, EVERYONE enjoyed the martini bar)

Drum roll.... THE BIG DAY!

 

  

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

THE END!  And they've lived happily ever after....

  

Oh The Places I Go...

So, I'm on the road (again), and it's been a comical trip.  I love seeing all these new places.  Let me tell you though... for all of you who think traveling is all glamor and eating fabulous food - LISTEN UP... it is not.  It's an adventure and it's not friendly to your derriere.

I love the little towns, I love the big cities.  I love the quirky business names we pass by on the road.  Today, my favorite was "Critter Fixers" it was a veterinarian.  I died laughing.  I love finding the quirks of each state, city or podunk town.   No matter what, it's fun, it's enlightening and it's fascinating to see how others live their lives.  It's fun to know that "everyday stuff" is different everywhere you go. 

This trip, I've discovered that Subway is the official food for South Carolina and Georgia.  I swear, there is a Subway as frequent in SC & GA as there is a Starbucks in Seattle, WA.  I've found that no matter where you are, the expense of dinner, or lack there of, can and will surprise you.  Holiday Inn is awesome, they've really stepped up their game and their pillow are fantastical.  (Have you figured out yet that it's not all glamor?  I mean really, I just told you Holiday Inn pillows were fantastical.)  Doors to the outside are frightening... just refer to my post from two weeks ago.  (I am in another place tonight where my door is to the outside - I don't like it.)

Overall, I've learned to roll with the punches, embrace life, culture and "now" for what it is - a wonderful trip through life.  I'm blessed to be able to do so much, see so much and experience so much.  In the last year alone, I have been to at least 17 states and COUNTLESS cities and towns.  How cool is that?  How many people do you know that have been to Pharr, TX or Forest, MS?  I HAVE!   Oh, I've also been to Myrtle Beach!  Yep.

Here's a taste of what I've done this week:

 

but wait..here's the real feel

 

And then there was tonight.  Our choice was what you see below, KFC or an extremely sketchy Chinese take-out place (I think we chose wisely)

 

Oh, and there were no tables, it was strictly take out.... so, here's where we ate

  

Isn't that glamorous?

Smiles...

Isn't a smile a wonderful thing?  I got to spend a fun dinner with 3 of my best girl friends recently, and when I got home I was beaming.  I was filled with joy and giddiness from head to toe.  I was super chatty and couldn't seem to slow myself down!  I couldn't figure it out at first, but looking back... it's because the whole time we're together, we laugh and SMILE.

Isn't that how you're supposed to feel when you're with special people?  Isn't that how we should all go around trying to make everyone else feel?  It's amazing what a simple smile can do.

I decided to go through some photos and share a few smiles that make me GIDDY every time I see them, no matter what is going on in life, no matter how far away they are... no matter if I saw them yesterday or one year ago.  These are just a few people who tickle my heart strings (in no particular order).

Enjoy: