Ultimate Wedding Week: We Eloped, Part 2

Part 1, Here

Today's Prompt: Before the Ceremony!

Hosted by the beautiful Valarie @ Along The Way with V & J

You can check out her blog for the most perfect and traditional pre-wedding fun.

Here- notsomuch.

However, you will find a pretty darn good story here today, if you will allow me to elaborate. Some of you might have read our Wedding Story, but I must admit I left out the juiciest part of the day. Now why would I have wanted to deprive you of this important part of our day?

Well...

It's because my grandmother was still giving me the cold shoulder when that story was posted.

That's right y'all. My very own grandmother wasn't speaking to me!

I think this must be illegal in the "Grandmother Handbook", but I guess Tata (Grandmother on Mom's side) didn't get her copy.  When she found out that Will and I were eloping- she threw a HISSY fit. Not that she didn't want me to marry him, she was just MAD that she wasn't invited.  This coming from the woman who married my THIRD grandpa when I wasn't there.

Double standard much?

At the time, I was all dolled up and already in my get up, so there was nothing that could be done. 

I tried to talk her down, but anyone that knows her, knows that it's her way or the highway- 

So highway it was. I was marrying this man WITH or WITHOUT her dang-it!

I said my goodbyes, wiped my tears and got on with the MOST wonderful day of my life.

No regrets.

With the support of our intimate group, we began the days festivities.

Hubby gettin' dressed:

Ooh La La

My best friend Dani put a smile right back on my face:

My wonderful Step-father and beautiful lil' Sister:

     

The Officiator giving the boys a pep-talk:

And last minute photo ops:

Wait...who's getting married?

      

What is not pictured? 

The jello shots that I made that morning for the after party...

Yep. I'm that cool ;)

There's going to be more fun in this wedding week, so that's all I can show for today.

I will however, tell you that when we finally spilled the beans my Grandma (Daddy's side) reminded me that she eloped and that Granny (her mom) wouldn't talk to her for six months!

I am proud to say that I followed in Grandma's footsteps, even if it did cause some pissed off old ninnies! (Sorry Tata and Granny- I mean that in the kindest way...sorta ;)

Feeling A Bit Emo-tional...

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.

-Charles Dickens

This is the kind of view that makes me truly appreciate Colorado...

I get to look out of my bedroom window and find beauty, such as this.

The very bedroom that I share with my husband.

He may be absent at the moment, but I still feel his presence and that presence is what keeps this house feeling like a home.

Our home.

Not literally, but in the visceral sense.

Deeper than a cement foundation.

Stronger than the roof over our head.

A bond formed that does not require a home other than our hearts.

I was able to Skype with Will for the first time this evening.  

Just seeing his face filled my heart.

It has me a bit emotional (obviously), but not in a bad way.

We have 253 days left, as you can see on the countdown I have added to the left,

and we will get through it.

One day at a time.

One grainy picture at a time....

Sunshine Award

My fellow Military Spouse Kathryn tagged me in this, and it definitely brought sunshine to my day!

Favorite color: 

ALL thing green, but Teals and Aquas soothe my soul.

Source: woman-taken-by-the-wind.tumblr.com via Janna on Pinterest

Favorite number:

I played one of those old school fortune-teller-in-a-box machines and he told me that 4, 7, and any combination of the two are my lucky numbers.

Favorite non-alcoholic drink:

Agua. 

 I seriously love it. It is my go to beverage, and is usually only substituted with coffee and tea, which I  make with water.

Facebook or Twitter:

Can I say neither and choose Blogger?

I mean, I enjoy the other two, but not near as much as I enjoy blogging.

My passion:

The best answer I can give is life.

There were times when I was passionate about singing, ballet, art, school, becoming "successful", etc., but now- it can't be narrowed down as easily.  I am passionate about my family, my blog, making my house a home, taking care of my puppy dog and most importantly- supporting my soldier.

Oh, and travel, definitely travel.

Favorite animal:

My puppy <3 DUH!

Getting or giving presents:

Giving for sure, and am very proud to say-  I am told... that I give the most thoughtful presents!

Favorite pattern:

Can I say lace? 

Whether it's real lace or a pattern on cloth- I love it!

Favorite day of the week:

Friday, when I actually have the weekend off, but lately I work everyday. 

Makin' that $$$!

Favorite flower:

Hydrangeas like the ones that grew in my grandmother's garden...

Source: avdeeezyk.tumblr.com via Janna on Pinterest

Now I tag:

 Blog Bestie: Desiree @ Mama And Her Boys

Blog Twin: Sarah @ Simply Sarah Chic

Blog Big Sis: Pinky @ P!nk Persistence

Blog lil' Sis: Anna @ Owls and Lace

And one more for good measure:

New inspiration: Tiffany @ All Because Two People Fell In Love

If you visit ^these ladies, you WILL NOT be disappointed!

They brighten up my life on a DAILY basis!

Today- I am OFF!  

I hope to get a LOT of blogging done today, because it is my ONLY day off for two weeks. Yikes!  (Let's hope they don't schedule me as much as they said they would.)

Either way- I'll take the extra cash and keeping myself busy.

As for today- RELAXATION!

I might not even leave my bed...well, except for to eat and play with the puppy.

Love you all!

Sometimes & Always: Wiggin' Cool

Sometimes: I think it's Spring when it's in the 70's for a week straight.

Always: Mother Nature is a trickster and throws low temperatures and 44 mph wind gusts at us!

(I'm talking winds so bad that my friends 18-foot trampoline disappeared from her yard. Yikes!)

Sometimes: I don't like to run errands in this weather.

Always: But then I run out of things...like food and necessities :(

Sometimes: Monday nights are boring.

Always: Any day can be exciting if you make it that way!

For example: Wig parties on a Monday.

More of these pictures to come :)

Sometimes: Girls Nights are SUPER fun.

Always: They only happen when Will is gone, because normally we don't like to leave each other!

I really don't get when people say they need "me" time.
 I used to think that with other relationships, but with Will-  I am happiest with him, so "me" time would make me feel incomplete.
 I can function without him (Hello? Deployment), but I don't choose to <3

Sometimes: I can't blog when Will falls asleep on top of me.

Always: I'll take falling asleep in his arms over anything in the whole wide world.

“You know you're in love when you can't fall 

asleep because reality is finally better than 

your dreams.”

― Dr. Seuss ♥ 

Happy Tuesday my loves!