Our First Anniversary!!

A year ago today I married the most amazing man!!  We have grown so much in the last year.  Our love feels effortless...right.  God is evolving our relationship with him and with each other.  I knew when we started dating that a music ministry of some sort was in our future, but I would have never imagined that we would be leading at Smiths Grove Baptist Church, nor would I have thought that we would have started leading the bible study in our community group.  That's a little out of our comfort zone, but so far so good!! :)  Blessed...God has blessed us in so many ways.  I cannot fathom what He has in store for our many, many years of marriage to come.  I'm sure that it will be beyond my wildest dreams!

A year ago today..........

Trying to catch a peek of my man!

My "thrilled" cousins!

Beautiful Bridesmaids!

Guapo Groomsmen!

His first look of me! :')

Today.........

Our awesome house!

One year!!!

Mishaps happen :)

Kissy face!

Thank you, momma!  You so crafty!

Year-old cake!!  Deceptively yummy!

One year ago at this moment, I began my trek up the banks of Barren River Lake to meet my husband!!

Delicious wedding meal remake!!  Thanks, momma Gina!

Praying for a fantastic second year!!! :)

Meal Plan Monday

So....I've only not blogged in oh, like five months!!  Not too long, right?!?! :)  Well, let's get back to it with Meal Plan Monday!!

Our Fun Calendar!

Today is a special day because no only did we start meal planning again...it's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!  Can you believe it?!?!  I can't believe this year has gone by so quickly, but I can't wait to experience many, many more with my sweet hubby!

My mom conspired with Momma Gina (our wedding caterer) to surprise me with a replica of our wedding meal!  So thankful!!!!!  All I have to do is cook the chicken, and we are set!  My husband also surprised me with flowers and a new deep freezer in our pantry!

Love it!

Best surprises ever today!!!  Thank you all so much!!!  With the freezer, we are now prepared for my freezer meal date with Mrs. Pate!!  (Check her out here!!)

 Monday:  Wedding Meal and CAKE!

Tuesday:  Hamburger Helper

Wednesday:  Dinner at Church

Thursday:  Cajun Fish

Friday:  Voila

Saturday:  Dinner with Lucas in Nashville

Sunday:  Game and Appetizer Night with our Community Group!!

Ready to go this week!! :)

Random purchase!

We had to run to Target tonight for new Zero Water filters (which they didn't have, btw).  Instead, I bought a new Crockpot!! :)  Who doesn't need two crockpots??  Especially when one is this little beauty!!

Now you know why I fell in love!!  At least I had a gift card!!! :D

Spring Break 2012

Friday, April 13th::

Happy Birthday to my hubby!!!!!! :D

Today is a short day here!  We have spent it cleaning up and packing up!! :(  Headed back to the real world this afternoon!!

Flights were pretty good this time.  The first one was a little bumpy, but the second flight was pretty close to perfect!

As soon as we grabbed our bags from the baggage claim (start humming Miranda Lambert now!), we were headed to Guitar Center!  The banjo has arrived!!  It is stunning...pictures to come soon!

Then we had dinner at Demo's!!  Always delicious.

Finally we made it home to the most comfortable bed in the world!!  I will never leave this bed. EVER.    :)

Spring Break 2012

Thursday, April 12th::

We spent this morning on the beach at Jack's house.  We played in the sand and the water for a couple of hours before venturing up the beach to lunch!

Then we ate lunch at Junkanoo.  I had Bacon Scallop Pizza...delish.  After we loaded up then we headed down through Bonita Springs and over to Royal Scoop.  I'm not much on ice cream, but I sure do love Royal Scoop!!

Chocolate Caramel Fudge Brownie...and an animal cracker!

We came home where Jeremy and I napped.  Much needed!  Then we picked out a dinner location in honor of Jeremy's birthday!  We chose Chile Ranchero.  When we rolled up at the restaurant, it kinda looked like a hole in the wall, but boy, was it delicious!!  Everything was very, very good!

Then we went and saw the Hunger Games!!  (Not sure if that was more for Jeremy or me, but it was good!)

Late bedtime...we're leaving out tomorrow!!

Spring Break 2012

Wednesday, April 11th::

I was right, I was right!!!  Putt-putt golf was included in today's plans!!  We went to Smuggler's Cove first thing this morning to try and beat the heat! (It did NOT work!!)

The golf course had baby alligators to feed though!!  They weren't very hungry :(

We had to split up into two groups to play, but it was very fun!  There are some difficult holes, and the course offers riddles for you to try and figure out the best way to attempt it.  This was sooooometimes helpful and sometimes not!!  Pappaw took off on an early lead starting the game with 2 holes-in-one!!!  Craziness.  I, however, made a comeback late in the game!  Pappaw, Uncle Billy, and I ended up tying for first!!  I'd say that's a pretty good accomplishment for me :)

Then we had lunch at Skip One Seafood.  A slightly hole in the wall location, but the food cannot be beat!  SO delicious!!  Blackened scallops have my heart (and tummy)!

Next, Uncle Billy, Sarah, Jeremy, and I went to Miromar Outlet mall.  The Vera Bradley store is a little overwhelming!!  I came out with an adorable purse and wallet though!!

Lemon parfait...yummy!!!  I want everything in this print :)

After our shopping spree, we arrived home to a delicious feast.  Chicken from the grill, veggies, fruit, salsa, fresh corn!!  Scrumptious.

One more full day in paradise!

Spring Break 2012

Tuesday, April 10th::

First off, happy seven month anniversary to my hubby!! :)  Time flies when you're having fun!

Today was a crazy, busy day.  We hit up Sanibel and Captiva Islands.  Both were beautiful, beautiful places!!  Sanibel is one of my favorite places in the whole world, and I couldn't wait to share it with Jerm.

We ate breakfast at the scrumptious Lighthouse Cafe.  The best place for breakfast EVER!

Next, we went to actually visit the beach and the lighthouse.  I should note that this trip is Jeremy's first time to see the ocean and put his toes in the sand!

We all had a great time frolicking in the water, looking for shells, and taking crazy pictures in the driftwood and trees!!

Then we rented bicycles.  Jeremy and I were a little nervous and shaky at first, but we picked it back up!!  There really is some credibility to the saying "just like riding a bike."  We ended up biking approximately six miles!  Shew wee!!!

Then we stopped and ate at the always delicious Cheeburger Cheeburger.  If you eat a 1-pound cheeseburger, then you get your picture taken and placed on their wall of fame!!  If you are 12 and under and you eat a 1/2 pound cheeseburger, then you get your picture placed on the kiddie wall of fame!!  Guess who all did that today!!??  Jeremy, Dalton, and Dakota!!  Crazy men.

Next, we headed on over to the Bubble Room for dessert!!  I know, I know...we base everything around food, but really we only get one day on Sanibel!!  Gotta make it count!!

Can't wait to see what adventures tomorrow brings!!  I hear there may be putt-putt golf in store :)