730 days

It wasn't until just about 5 months ago that, when going to bed, it would dawn on me that I'm kissing my husband goodnight. My husband. My. Husband. I know you're thinking, alright this lady has completely lost her marbles. You're wrong. I lost them a long time ago!

For the approximate year and a half before that I knew I was kissing my husband, but whether it is the fact that he and I have gotten so much closer this past year, or the concept of marriage has really begun to sink in, the past 5 months have seemed a bit more filling, complete, and official.


There is not a single day that goes by that I don't believe God has placed Shawn and I on this life journey together for a reason. He has shown that reason several times over in the past, currently in the present, and with no doubt will be there in the future. In a week and a half,  October 30th will be here and so will be our 2 year anniversary. (2 YEARS!!! ALREADY!!! WHERE DOES THE TIME GO??? AND YES I'M YELLING! ) How awesome of an experience a marriage can be in 2 years. Some days hard, some days easy, but everyday filled with love!

'Kissing the bride' took place many kisses ago, but 'kissing my life partner, spouse, best friend, strength, and future' has really just begun!

 

HAPPY (soon) ANNIVERSARY, MY HUSBAND!

Some beach!

Some days you just wake up and say to yourself, "Some beach!" Well ladies and gentlemen, that day for me had come....a long time ago. And with this year being my year, that beach vacation came to life!

Saturday just before dawn, Shawn and I made it to Destin. A long awaited trip for us. Checking into our hotel around 5am, we grab two cold beers from the cooler and a blanket. The only souls on the beach, cuddled and toes digging into the cool morning sand, we watched our world awaken. Half lit and half dark. Half sun and half stars, the next 5 days were ours. And ours alone.

Good morning, Starshine. The Earth says hello!

Not a single minute of internet. Less than a hand full of phone calls coming or going. Our clock was the sun. Our itinerary was peace, laughter, love, and happy hour! Bliss.

We sun bathed, had a constant air show of fighter jets...thanks to Fort Walton Air Force...swam, watched dolphins and sharks, learned about deep sea fishing, ate, drank, met folks from near and far, watched the sunset, and took pictures to capture it all.