Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Our first Anniversary

Ah, the long awaited vacation finally came this past weekend! It was so good just to get away for a few days. To make a long story short, we had a bad turn of events and almost didn't get to go. However, it was all worked out at the last minute. We ended up in a different place, but as long as we were on the beach and together we were perfectly happy. We had quite a few interesting things happen to us. Just let me tell you...

This is the view from our place! We were on the second floor and literally steps from the pretty white sand!
This is the best way to start the morning - with coffee, your well-worn Bible and...
...your stud husband playing a little guitar. :)
After sleeping in, a little breakfast and some serious chilling out, we headed down to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Jonathan has family in Panama City, so he's been spoiled by this beautiful beach for most of his life. I however have not had such a privelege, so I love it when we come here. The Panama City/ Destin area is just gorgeous.

 This is the life folks! In the background of this picture, you can see some yellow caution tape. They were filming a commercial. You might see us on TV. Just sayin'. Shortly after this picture was taken, a guy almost drowned in the ocean. Two random guys went to save him. The poor guy got sucked out into the currant and didn't have the strength to get back to shore. It was an exciting morning to say the least. We also decided not to venture into the water. It was a smart move.
After a little clean up, my Boo took me to a nice restaurant close by. It was called "The Boatyard" and was in a boat yard. Clever right? I thought so!

This is how we feel about being married. Just kiddin'! Nah, we're in love. 
I'll give $10 to whoever can guess who's cup this is. Mine or Jonathan's? Ok, I don't have $10...just guess for fun.
The food was so good! Mmmmm! However, the photos of Saturday stop here. Just as I was finishing the meal I got horribly sick. We had to cut our evening short and go back to our condo. (This kind of thing would happen to me!) Oh well! We did get to watch our wedding video later on. I had forgotten some of the funny things that happened on our wedding day!

Sadly, our trip had to end! It was wonderful while it lasted. Our kiddies will probably look back on these photos and think "Mom and Dad were so boring! All they did was sleep, eat and lay on the beach?" Yes, oh yes. Still, the days of sand toys and floaties will come. For now we are cherishing the days of "just us". It is fun to be able to selfishly sleep until 10 and eat at a table just for two. It has certainly been a fun 1st year of marriage for us!

I am very much looking forward to the rest of my life with this man! 


39 comments:

larisaa said...

Happy Anniversary!!! I'm having some serious beach envy after seeing your pictures.

Tamuna said...

Awww congratulations! What a beautiful couple and amazing photos.

Just me said...

Beautiful beautiful couple, and beautiful place too!!

Eliza said...

I guess it's your cup. I think I see lipstick on the straw. ; )

Eliza

Natalie @ NS Pottery said...

Ohhhh, I LOVE the beach and NEED to go. soon. That meal looks amazing, but maybe you have bad feelings towards it if you got sick. :(

Emily said...

Because I'm smart I say it was your glass...I sure hope he doesn't wear lipstick too. =/

Lovely beach and everything around it. Adventurous morning indeed w/all the activities! Where were the lifeguards?!

Heather Grace said...

I'm having beach envy, too. Happy first anniversary! So refreshing and uplifting to see a godly couple enjoying their marriage and love for the Lord!

Bethany G said...

First off, thank you for the comment love! I'm so happy you found my blog too... I'm loving yours!
It's so great finding other young, newly-married, christian couples :)
It looks like you all had a WONDERFUL time!
I was just reading through some of your old posts, and your last one feels like it was written for me! I feel like I've been trying to put my finger on the whole concept of 'breaking down my dreams' for a long while now- and you wrote it out beautifully- so thank you! You are a talented writer!
I'm so looking forward to following your blog! :)

Laura said...

Your so beautiful!
Laura - www.luluanddumps.blogspot.com

Laura said...

haha. btw, lipstick..yours.

Elle - The Violet Reaction said...

Looks like you had a lovely time! I adore your bathing suit. You look lovely in all of these pics! :)

Janette said...

Ahhh! Happy Anniversary! What a lovely getaway! That is a BEAUTIFUL beach! Glad that you guys had a safe experience..unlike that one guy that almost drowned... SCARRRRY!
May God bless your 2nd year of marriage and may it be extra sweet and beautiful!


Janette, the Jongleur

mary said...

Happy Anniversary to the beautiful young couple! It wasn't that bad, I'd rather be sick on the beach with my love than healthy indoors without him! Hope you are better and smiling on your lovin'! xox!

Two Happy Hearts said...

happy anniversary!! looks like you had such a wonderful time. and your bathing suit is ADORABLE! i've been looking for one like that...would you mind sharing where you found that gem?

Natalie said...

Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary! Looks like you had a lot of fun, and I'm bit jealous that you got to go to the beach! =D Oh! And you're bathing suit is so cute! Where did you get it?

leigh ann said...

Welllll, I hope it's yours -- since it has lipstick on it. ;)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
<3 leigh

Unknown said...

Thanks guys! And the bathing suit is from Target (or at least it was there early March)!

Hannah said...

Happy first year of marriage! How exciting! You two look so in love :)

xoxo

Amy @ AGirlCalledBeloved said...

what a wonderful anniversary! I've never been to a beach so I would love that! So glad y'all had a good one. Happy one year!!!

p.s. I've been able to comment on blogs that have the pop up window so I think that is why we have been able to comment on each others. :)

Rorie said...

Youuuu are stunning!! And yours eyes amazing!!!

Unknown said...

That's wonderful that you had a great anniversary! The beach is so pretty!

megan said...

happy anniversary! i've been reading your blog a lot and just love it! i added your blog to my "loves" in my sidebar on my blog :)

Annie said...

What a fun way to celebrate such a happy occasion! And you know what, isn't it comforting that even when life's not perfect and plans go awry, you've still got your best friend by your side? :) I love that. (P.S.~ Love your swimsuit! Do you mind sharing where you found it?)

arielle elise. said...

love the pictures! :) it looks like y'all had such a wonderful time!

Denise said...

aww how lovely. congratulations and i hope you have many great years ahead :) the pictures look great. God bless, denise xx

The Whity Wife said...

congrats!! btw, you look adorable! I also agree with you on that perfect morning. It's making me sad that my hubby sold his guitar for us when we were out of work.

This post made me so excited about our anniversary on sunday!

I'm Sydney. said...

YAY YAY YAY!!! Happy Anniversary! Looks like so much fun!
Sadly, I randomly get deathly ill as well. Once, we were having a grand time on vacation and I got so sick I had to lean on the wall and hold on to the handicap bar in the shower! Then my dearest cousin had to carry me. It was so annoying!
Glad you enjoyed your time though!!

Just Plain Cody said...

I'm glad your anniversary went well! I thought I recognized the beach you were on when I saw it. I actually live about 5 minutes from the Boatyard restaurant you went to. It is a small world. God bless both of you.

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

sleep & eat & lay on the beach? That is a perfect recipe for a wonderful time! :)

You have the most beautiful eyes ever! & I love love love PCB! I think I spent every Spring Break of my life there... :)

Mary Lynn said...

Congrats! We are almost to one year too!

Heart n Soul said...

oh that looked like the best time....how fun!!

Patti Hanan said...

Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful couple you make :) I love the pictures. I am blessed to live near the Pacific Ocean. I share your love for the beach. I guess the tea glass is yours :)

Unknown said...

You guys were all right! The tea glass is mine. :)

Love Lillian said...

happy anniversary. looks like a great trip. i really love your bathing suit!

Laura-Leigh said...

I love the boatyard.
It's one of my favorite places.

Haley said...

Looks like a wonderful anniversary indeed! So glad you guys had a great time celebrating your love for each other! (minus the sick part...so sorry!) You are lovely m'dear :) that blue dress is STUNNING! and i have a similar polkadot suit, too fun :)

Like you said, soak up the time you have now with just the 2 of you :) you'll TREASURE those memories! :) yet i have a feeling you'll love being a mom, and see your sweet Jonathan be a dad! (when that time comes;)

And last, it was YOUR cup!! i could see the lipstick on the straw ;) teehee!

choose to be happy blog said...

oh my goodness, just stumbled on your blog! yall are gorgeous!

Ramsey said...

Happy anniversary to you both!!! Do you not LOVE LOVE the Destin/PCB area? Geez I am seriously cravin' some beachin' sometime in the near future. Also, that swimsuit is super adorable. And next time you are there(Destin), you should hit up The Shed. It is our ABSOLUTE favorite BBQ shack! Oh, and the Boatyard has the most amazing chocolate covered key lime pie. Ever. Ok, enough food talk. Maybe I need a midnight snack.
Looks like a glorious time though!

Jessica said...

what a gift to get away and enjoy each other. love the pictures....you can really see the love you have for each other.

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