September 30, 2000 St. Pete Beach, Florida
8:00am My mom woke me up for a massage she booked for me at the adjoining resort to where my wedding was being held. We rode over on a trolley car...it was so cute!
9:00am Hour long massage...ahhhh...bliss!
10:00am Back at the hotel and into a swimsuit...pool time!
10:30am - 1:30pm Spent the day with family and friends...we had lunch and sipped drinks while swimming and relaxing. My soon to be hubby's family spent their day on the beach...we never crossed paths all day.
1:45pm Time to head upstairs for a shower!
2:30pm Hair appointment...back to the resort next door for a trip to the salon...my hair was curled, pinned, and sprayed into a beautiful up-do and my veil attached. I'm half ready now!
3:30pm Back at the hotel. My bridesmaids started arriving with their dresses in tow.
4:00pm 1 hour till the photographer arrives...more girly getting ready time!
4:30pm Make up being applied by my very skilled mom...she did all the bridesmaids!
5:00pm Photographer arrives...and I'm not dressed! Yikes! Sent him to take the groomsmen pics first while I slip in to my big white dress.
5:30pm Photographer returns...and I'm ready. Picture taking ensues...mom, dad, bridesmaids and me :)
6:00pm My wedding gift from Wes arrives...along with a 2 page letter. Much crying follows and make up is retouched.
6:15pm Wedding planner arrives at my hotel room and tell me it's time to go! WOW! I'm about to get MARRIED! Get in the elevator for the ride down to my ceremony site.
6:30pm Everyone's in place. My mom and dad are on either side of me and the music starts. We turn the corner and I see my husband to be crying as I walk to become his wife.
6:45pm It's done...we are husband and wife! Guests are moved to a cocktail reception in the ballroom while my wedding party takes pictures with the setting sun.
7:00pm Pictures are wrapping up and the wedding party slips upstairs. Wes and I finish ours alone.
7:30pm Wedding party is introduced in the ballroom shortly followed by the new Mr. and Mrs! First dance begins, followed by Bride and her father and the Groom and his mother.
8:00pm Dinner is served!
8:30pm Let the party begin! The bar is open and the band is playing.
9:00pm Time to cut the cake. Followed by more dancing and drinking...
9:30pm Bouquet & garter toss...and the ever important dollar dance.
10:00pm - 11:30pm Dancing, drinking, toasting, conga lines...a party to remember!
11:30pm-??? Party in my parents' suite. Guests change (including the bride and groom) and everyone keeps the party going.
All of this = the best day of my life.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
A lot can happen in 10 years
Tomorrow I celebrate my 10 year wedding anniversary.
It's a pretty big deal to me.
As of tomorrow, my husband and I will be married longer than our parents. Mine were in the process of a divorce on their 10th anniversary and my husband's parents never made it to theirs...they were divorced after 9 years.
So many couples never make to 10 years of wedded bliss. Not to say it's been all sunshine and roses for us, believe me it hasn't. But I take pride in the fact that we've made it work. Through the ups and downs, Wes and I have never lost sight of the fact that we promised each other we'd be together forever.
Yes, there have been tough times. Losing my mom to cancer back in 2003 was one of them. I went through such a deep depression, he didn't know if I would ever come out the other side. But I did with his help and love. And when we became parents less than 2 years later in 2005, we entered another chapter of our life together. That was a rude awakening...being married and childless for 5 years was great fun but we weren't truly prepared for the shift our life took when Noah was born. But we've made it though, deciding to become a single family income so our little man wouldn't have to be in day care. Our finances are in shambles but we're confident we made the best decision for our family. The flood last year almost wiped us out financially but even that horrible event hasn't pulled us apart.
A lot has changed in 10 years. And not all for the better. I honestly never thought we'd be where we are today but I think most people aren't...and that's why so many others never reach this milestone in their marriage. But I'm proud we have. We have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for. And the most important thing is we still love each other. For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health.
It's a pretty big deal to me.
As of tomorrow, my husband and I will be married longer than our parents. Mine were in the process of a divorce on their 10th anniversary and my husband's parents never made it to theirs...they were divorced after 9 years.
So many couples never make to 10 years of wedded bliss. Not to say it's been all sunshine and roses for us, believe me it hasn't. But I take pride in the fact that we've made it work. Through the ups and downs, Wes and I have never lost sight of the fact that we promised each other we'd be together forever.
Yes, there have been tough times. Losing my mom to cancer back in 2003 was one of them. I went through such a deep depression, he didn't know if I would ever come out the other side. But I did with his help and love. And when we became parents less than 2 years later in 2005, we entered another chapter of our life together. That was a rude awakening...being married and childless for 5 years was great fun but we weren't truly prepared for the shift our life took when Noah was born. But we've made it though, deciding to become a single family income so our little man wouldn't have to be in day care. Our finances are in shambles but we're confident we made the best decision for our family. The flood last year almost wiped us out financially but even that horrible event hasn't pulled us apart.
A lot has changed in 10 years. And not all for the better. I honestly never thought we'd be where we are today but I think most people aren't...and that's why so many others never reach this milestone in their marriage. But I'm proud we have. We have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for. And the most important thing is we still love each other. For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
New Motivation!
I can not believe I haven't blogged since Christmas.
Unacceptable.
I am rededicating myself to this blog.
Since my last blog, I have recovered from a flood, celebrated a birthday, taken a few mini vacations, saw my son graduate from Pre-K, had a litter of puppies, lost 20 pounds (gained some of that back), celebrated my son's birthday, saw him start kindergarten, and wrote a book.
Yup. I wrote a book. Now I am shopping said book and it is not easy. I have so many questions...do I get a literary agent or not? Which publisher do I send inquiries to? And of course, the biggest question : is it good enough? I have worked so hard on it...I lost count on the number of revisions months ago.
I guess I feel like I need to write. About anything. I need to keep my writing skills up to snuff and this is a perfect way to do it. And I'm going to write about anything and everything. Monday's blog may be about my son and the fact that he ALWAYS want to be naked (it's true and I don't know what his deal is) and Tuesday's may be my favorite recipe. And Wednesday's might be about what gets on my nerves...you catch my drift. I want this blog to be fun and spontaneous. Which is what I hope I am. Or what I strive to be.
The new title tells who I am...a Florida Orange who reformed to a Georgia Peach. A fruit that's a little sweet with a slight touch of sour just to make things interesting. Now that's what I call a description!
Unacceptable.
I am rededicating myself to this blog.
Since my last blog, I have recovered from a flood, celebrated a birthday, taken a few mini vacations, saw my son graduate from Pre-K, had a litter of puppies, lost 20 pounds (gained some of that back), celebrated my son's birthday, saw him start kindergarten, and wrote a book.
Yup. I wrote a book. Now I am shopping said book and it is not easy. I have so many questions...do I get a literary agent or not? Which publisher do I send inquiries to? And of course, the biggest question : is it good enough? I have worked so hard on it...I lost count on the number of revisions months ago.
I guess I feel like I need to write. About anything. I need to keep my writing skills up to snuff and this is a perfect way to do it. And I'm going to write about anything and everything. Monday's blog may be about my son and the fact that he ALWAYS want to be naked (it's true and I don't know what his deal is) and Tuesday's may be my favorite recipe. And Wednesday's might be about what gets on my nerves...you catch my drift. I want this blog to be fun and spontaneous. Which is what I hope I am. Or what I strive to be.
The new title tells who I am...a Florida Orange who reformed to a Georgia Peach. A fruit that's a little sweet with a slight touch of sour just to make things interesting. Now that's what I call a description!
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