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! 

One year down...many more to go

One year ago today, I woke up early morning by this revelation: "It's our wedding day today!"

One year ago today, I drove to the church where we were to get married. I was giddy with anticipation.

One year ago today, I got ready for the most amazing day of my life.

One year ago today, I donned the most beautiful dress I have ever tried on.

One year ago today, I read the sweetest card from my love. He said that I was making him the "luckiest" man in the world that day.

One year ago today I met the love of the life at the alter - it was our wedding day. All the stress of planning was over. I was finally at home in his arms.

One year ago today, my dad walked me down the isle to meet my love and gave me away.

One year ago today, we made a commitment to each other for the rest of our lives.

One year ago today, we became man and wife.

This has been the best year of my life by far! I am so happy to be with my man. He is everything that I hoped and prayed for - and more! Even after a year, I still can't get over how lucky I am to wake up next to him every single day. My heart still melts when I look at him. (Well, he is just so handsome that I can't help it!) He is the best husband any girl could ask for. Sure, he is human. He makes mistakes, but there is no doubt that he loves Jesus - and because of his love for the Lord, he loves me with an amazing selfless love. I am blessed indeed!

Happy Anniversary Husband!

I love you with everything I am.

Love,

Your wife ~ Jennifer

All photos are by the amazing duo of T2 Photography. Check 'em out!

Love Story Guest Post

Ah, ah, ah... Ah, ah, ah... Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah ah...

Ariel's voice floated through my head almost every night before I went to bed. It was official. I was obsessed with Disney's The Little Mermaid. She was everything I aspired to be; she was beautiful, adventurous, friendly, brave, she had the most gorgeous voice...and she had...

Prince Eric!

I dreamed of him as often as I sang myself to sleep with Ariel's songs. How often was that now? Oh yeah, every single night.

Wish I could be part of your world!

And how I longed to be part of his world. I even drew myself getting married to Prince Eric when I grew up. In those pictures he was perfect and so was everything in my life...I even had red hair just like Ariel!

What does Price Eric have to do with our love story? Well, jump over The Honey Pie Archives to find out!



Make me swoon...our love shoot

Have you ever seen a photo that expressed so much more than you could ever say? Our engagement photos are as such to me. When I look at them, rivers of emotions flood my heart. They are priceless to me. I remember looking at my then fiance and feeling so much love...those feelings still radiate from the images. I am grateful to T2 Photography for capturing these priceless moments and I am so excited to share them with you all!

Check out their website, blog and facebook page. It will be well worth your time!

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

I feel so secure with him next to me.

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

Right here is my favorite place to be in the world.

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

He makes me laugh so much!

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

I can't get enough of my man playing and singing.

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

This photo...wow. I married a stud.

photo credit - T2 Photogrpahy

These photos capture a very exciting time in our relationship. If I'm not careful, I can try to make our life like these photos...which are pretty close to perfect. (Yes, T2 Photography is that good!) We will never be perfect, neither will our relationship. But I can cherish it everyday. I can choose to love and serve the man God has given to me. Sure, life will not always be as blissful as these images. Marriage is not about making us happy, but making us holy. Each morning I wake up and see these photos hanging on our bedroom wall and I am reminded of our commitment to each other. I see these photos and am recall just how blessed I am to be with such a wonderful man...

...which is worth more than I could ever say.

After the Wedding Bridal Shoot

During the wedding planning process, I opted not to have a bridal shoot. About a month ago (or maybe more) I thought I should finally have a bridal shoot before I parted ways with my wedding dress. It was such fun to put it on again and romp around our downtown area! My good friend Cassidy was so good to take the photos for me. She is super talented and did a phanomenal job. It's great to have talented friends! Of course I love her for many other reasons too!

Please ignore the horrid nail polish on my fingernails. This was very last minute. I literally called Cassidy right after work one afternoon, ran home, threw on some make-up and curled my hair with a straight iron. It only took her about 30 minutes to snap these. Everything about it was spontaneous and last minute!

Thanks for these photos Cassidy! I know I will treasure the memory of this fun afternoon and the dress I wore on the day I married the most wonderful man in the world!