Not Much on Valentines Day

Well, I guess I am not the "typical" woman. I am really not much on Valentines Day. I believe that Valentines Day is another day for Hallmark and others to make more money off of stereotypical Hollywood romance. Real romance is found in everyday life. So, yesterday I was surprised when my hubby bought me this beautiful flower (I specifically told him no roses. After our wedding, I realised how much they are marked up on Valentines and Mothers Day any other time roses are welcome!!!).

We exchanged cards (Yes, I fell into the trap) and we had a wonderful dinner at The Warehouse in Cleveland. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures :(
I hope everyone else had a great day as well.

Francis The Miracle Dog

Francis The Miracle Dog


Why would someone do this to an innocent animal?

Whatever it takes

Tyler is not a big vegetable eater and HATES carrots. This is the only way his mom and I can get him to eat them. I must say it is quite delish!!! Sorry, this picture does not do the dish justice. Another reason to dislike BlackBerries!

Their "Storybook Wedding"

Thirty-seven years ago today at Clarksdale Baptist Church, my parents exchanged vows. My dad loves to tell the story of twisting every button off of his coat due to nerves. My mom tells that her veil got stuck in a floor vent while walking down the isle to meet her love at the alter. And their photographer was a no-show. Although they thankfully had family there with their cameras. The day was not the perfect Hollywood/Disney "storybook wedding" where everything goes exactly as planned, but it was their "storybook wedding."

They are the best parents in the world (maybe not officially, but in my world). They taught me how to love and how to be loved by my spouse. They taught me how to show compassion when my spouse is hurting. They taught me how to be a caregiver when my spouse is sick. They truly kept to their vows and for that I am much appreciative! Thank you for showing me the love of Christ through your love for one another and in your marriage!

Happy Anniversary, Momma and Daddy!

Dress shopping is not for me

Does anyone else have the same fear of dress shopping as myself? I absolutely HATE it! I never like the way the dresses look, their color, or they just don't fit me quite right. There is always an excuse. Bottom line, I think it is my lack of desire to spend money. I will buy thing for Tyler all day long, but when it comes to myself, I simply don't need anything.
Today, that changed I have been looking for dresses for our cruise and other events we have this spring, summer, and even this fall (yes, it takes me at least 6 months to decide what to wear). So I found and purchased this:



Correction

Last night, Tyler informed me I had posted the wrong date we are to leave on our cruise. As sad as it made me I realized that it was true. We have 38 days remaining!!!

Wish List

So this past Christmas I realized I am very hard to buy gifts for. Maybe it is me being extremely indecisive about the things I want. So, I borrowed this idea from a friend. My wish list in no particular order:


It is our cotton/china anniversary. So....

Completion of my china (Lenox Opal Innocence)

New Waffle Weave Bathrobe with my initials

Coach Sunglasses

Pandora Bracelet 

Inital Charms

My body in this chair with warm sunshine and a gentle ocean breeze

Pedicure

Please refer to this list at anytime. If you need my address please email or text me!

Smiles!