Ten Year Retie the Knot Sandals Montego Bay,Jamaica

Our Ten Year Retie the Knot Ceremony was romantic, stress free and magical. We needed this time together. It helped us remember why we feel in love so long ago. I'm so thankful God blessed me with a wonderful husband. Life hasn't been perfect, but it has been perfect with him.

  We have so many people to thank for helping make this day so beautiful. To start, both sets of our parents for watching our three little blessings for six days. Thank you for your sacrifice of time! We are so appreciative.

The music was perfect for a beach setting and will cloud my memory for a lifetime!

Processional-Feels Like Home

Recessional- How Long Will I Love You

First Dance-Thinking Out Loud

The staff members at Sandals were unbelievably kind and gracious. I have to take a moment to thank each one of them for their service...

Trevon for doing an amazing job on my hair. He was able to create exactly what I wanted.

Sue-Anne and Zhane for being so warm and friendly; they planned such a romantic ceremony.

Roderick did a beautiful job on our photos and made us feel at ease during the process.

Velma made us feel so special as she was in charge of the reception itself.

SnapShot Videographer created a beautiful video to bring home for our memories.

The Minister created a beautiful ceremony that we can look back on fondly.

And of course, the Sandals Baker for giving us a beautiful Chocolate and Pina Colada cake of our choice.

Thank you Everyone! If you are looking for a romantic way to celebrate your marriage, I would highly recommend Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Are You Part of Our Unsocial Social Media Culture?

I still believe in an old fashioned phone call, don't you!  You probably remember them if you lived in the 90's or before. You know, the one where the phone would ring and you'd excitedly run to grab the phone off the wall, yank the curly cord as far as you could go, and then proceed with the customary greeting, "Hello, how are you?" Yes, that one!

As a teen, I used to spend an hour on the phone with friends and I'm sure you did too. When dating, my now husband, starting at 9 o'clock we would spend an hour on the phone with each other every night. Our relationship was first built on communication. It forced us to listen to each other and work on our conversational skills.

I have to admit though, in today's society hardly anyone calls anymore. And yes, I'm including myself when talking about today's society. Sometimes it's much easier to just text someone quickly or comment on someone's photos on Facebook. But does that truly mean you understand and KNOW that person. Absolutely not!

Too often than not, people will see me in passing and say, "Oh I loved that picture you posted."

"Oh really, thanks!" I'd say. But really in my head, I was wondering how come our relationship only goes as far as a Facebook Like.

The problem with today's society is that social media is killing our social skills. For me personally, I really try to make an effort to see people at least monthly or call my dear friends weekly. It's that deep communication my soul longs for and really misses. Have you felt like that too?

I know that I can't rely on people to fulfill my life...God does that. But humans were created to be social. And not social in the "sit behind your computer and troll on your friends' pictures." Social as in, intentionally scheduling time together, whether that be a phone date or meet up.

But here's the kicker. I have discovered that some people like to keep their friends at a distance. And that's okay as long as the other party isn't affected. Because of that,  I can only make a relationship go as far as the other person wants to take it. And because I may be an odd ball and truly enjoy other's company (sarcasm there), the only thing I have control of is myself. So like water rolling off a ducks' back I must let the relationship just be.

My encouragement to you and words of advice for me would be to build connections with the people who want you in their life. Don't get so bogged down with busyness and forget to call your closest friends and family. And like my grandmother would say, "Like water rolling off a duck's back, let it go."

P.S. Mamow Mary Lou, I'm calling you tomorrow!

High Tea Anyone?

Two friends of mine asked if I'd be interested in joining them for tea in Historic Old Towne Petersburg. I had never done that before! Immediately my thoughts went to Downton Abbey and I started daydreaming of all the fun we would have #mommaneedstogetout.

Excitedly, I accepted their invitation :)

We had such a quiet relaxing time. I ordered scones with Devonshire cream and lemon cake. Accompanying my dessert was a Limoncello Tea. It was mellow and soothing. We talked for nearly two hours. It was great to catch up and be in such a quiet atmosphere.

Afterwards we walked the cobblestone streets of Petersburg and enjoyed each others company some more. I'm thankful for the Christian women God has brought into my life. Whenever I leave feeling refreshed, I thank God for His blessings.