Time passes by but memories will never fade

The past two days I've woken up missing and reminiscing about everything from 6 months to 6 years ago. Yesterday it was all about Denver, breakfast places J' and I used to go on dates to, friends that I miss dearly and thinking back on really fun moments and times in our lives. Today it's been all about our wedding day. We had a freakin' blast on our wedding day! The only thing we really had planned was where we were going to get married, everything fell into place from there on out. We have amazing friends that planned things around us & "behind our backs" for surprise after surprise. I totally believe in the best things in life are never planned. Everything and anything that we could have planned would never have turned out as perfect as it did that gorgeous amazing day in July of 2008. I got my dress for free from a friend I had barely just met, the magistrate gave us the most beautiful ceremony it was as if he had known us for 20 years, the best group of friends we have showed up and threw us an awesome celebration full of dinner, champagne, pictures and all around the funnest and memorable of times. The girls even decorated our car (something I always wanted on my big day) AND made us a wedding cake! You certainly can't ask for better people in your life than this. Even though our families weren't there to celebrate with us, these people made this day just so great in so many ways. It makes me want to get married again, the exact same way just to be able to experience it all over again...sigh. At least I have the memories, pictures and of course the best thing out of the whole deal...My Babaa'! Thank you again to the best friends a couple of crazy kids like us could ask for...four years later and it still remains a vivid memory in my head. Love you tons and bunches and lots and lots...mwah!

[caption id="attachment_436" align="aligncenter" width="225"] About to get hitched![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_437" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Ready to get 'er done![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_442" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Crystal,my Maid of Honor[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_441" align="aligncenter" width="225"] J' & his Bestest Man![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_438" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dawn, Bret & Heather our great friends. Love you[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_443" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Always walking side by side[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Our friends house where it all went down![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_445" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Love Birds[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_446" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Making a wish come true![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_447" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Host & Hostess with the mostest![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_448" align="aligncenter" width="300"] They even got us Champagne!![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_451" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Cheers to Love[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_450" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Handsome Mens[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_449" align="aligncenter" width="300"] My Super Gals[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_452" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Fam![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_453" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Cutting the Cheese...I mean the cake! How cute is that cake!?[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_454" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The only Honeymoon pic![/caption]

 Okay, now that I've amazed you with all of those studly pictures I'll go now. I'll always remember that day to be one of the happiest and most fun times I've had. Those memories will always be present and the remembrance of what great friends we have shall never pass. Thank you again to all that made that day so very very special. We love you and hope you all have the happiness that we share together. Much love to you and yours forever and always.

PEACE

Detours are usually the right way

Last night we (mom & I) decided that we would go to the beach today. Mom hasn't been in over a year and for me, who goes to Florida and doesn't go to the beach? Not this girl! I'm all over it. We started out pretty early but with everything we had to do, plus the drive, we didn't get there until around 10 a.m. We got there, paid our $5 to park (remember in season you pay) and found a great spot right on the sand. We laid out for a few hours. I burned my bum by falling asleep on my belly for who knows how long. It was so windy it was hard to tell if I was burning so when I decided to get out of the sun, it was already too late. We figured it was time to get out of the sun, so we left and started heading home. As we drove we started seeing signs for Cassadaga, without hesitation we followed the signs.

*Side-note: Cassadaga is a small town between Deland & Orange City. It is very well-known for the psychics and mediums that have been there for many many years. Too many people are skeptical and spread rumors & myths of Cassadaga for being a place of Satan worshipers and cults. This is just not so. It is merely a Spiritualist Camp. They do not hex you or cast spells on you as you enter the camp. They are loving & warm and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.*

[caption id="attachment_1716" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Ahh, the Florida sunshine[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1717" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A fave in my book[/caption]

J' & I used to pop into the camp when we lived here, so I definitely wanted to visit. The Cassadaga Bookstore is my favorite place there because not only do they have some interesting books, they have crystals (which I collect), jewelry, things that are unique to the camp and a meditation garden. It's a very peaceful place and I recommend anyone passing thru to take a short detour to embrace what it truly is. I was happy to walk out with new stones and some sage. Mom also surprised me when we got home with two stones I've been wanting for quite some time. How exciting!! We chilled for a bit when we got home, took showers, laid down, watched t.v. Mom went to do some things and I walked over to my girlfriends' house. Her & her hubby, Bobby, just bought a house a few doors down from Mom and also just tied the knot (1 month). I walked over and presented them with a "Happy Wedding" Basket. My girlfriend, Mig, used to visit the area I live in now, when she was a little girl, so I put together a basket of cider & jellies and made up a magnet of one of their engagement photos. Oh and also made a wallet to put the magnet in, that she could also use later. They both loved it! Our friend, Dee, was supposed to come over with me (to surprise her) and present her with a Lime tree (but her daughter was hella sick, so she couldn't make it but she'll go in a few days). I found that the Lime tree represents Love & March, so how perfect, right! Mig & I spent about 4-5 hours together and just gabbed away. I was able to watch her wedding video and that was a hoot! It was so good to see her and catch up. I love my Miggy!

[caption id="attachment_1719" align="aligncenter" width="224"] A lil' discombobulated from the trip[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1720" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Kit & Mig 4-eva[/caption]

PEACE