tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9872076245037022612024-03-19T01:58:08.683-07:00The Sweet Life of M & MM & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-79107925602717514952015-07-15T04:44:00.003-07:002015-07-15T04:45:06.337-07:00Amazon Prime Day and Wednesday Already?It is like Christmas in July!!! I woke up early this morning ( how is it already Wednesday? I feel like it should still be Monday) to peruse the sales for the day! I already have quite the cartful and intend on adding much more before final placing my order. Some of the best deals I have found are on the regular organic snacks we buy such as fruit snacks and pouches! If I can find organic fruit pouches for less than one dollar a piece I am a very happy mommy! Amazon brand wipes are also a steal at four dollars for a six pack of the flip-top container.<br />
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Happy shopping today! What are you looking for?M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-66663944603493511372015-07-12T13:26:00.001-07:002015-07-12T13:27:28.520-07:00From baby fever to being the mom of a 2 year old....It is crazy how fast time can go by! I know the phrase" Time flies when you are having fun" could apply but I wouldn't even classify the past two years as fun. I would classify it as the most fantastic time of my life! Having a baby is life changing for sure but no one can really explain just how amazing the entire experience is. Almost three years ago I was blogging about having <a href="http://thesweetlifeofmandm.blogspot.com/2012/09/baby-feverits-real.html" target="_blank">baby fever</a> and now I have rambunctious almost two year old who uses complete sentences and is a bundle of joy to be around each and every day! She couldn't brighten up a room more. I know that most people gush about their children but seriously she is the best thing since sliced bread. I will leave you with the most adorable pictures of an almost two year old!<br />
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-64753286790881567082015-07-12T12:54:00.001-07:002015-07-12T12:55:25.612-07:00The Beginning of Summer<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer is so close I can almost taste the freeze pops! I can't wait for this fabulous season to begin and for everything that comes with it. Summertime means boating, swimming, beaches, ice cream, and best of all every minute spent with my baby girl. There is something so special about waking up in warm, humid air and relaxing while drinking my morning coffee instead of the daily hustle and bustle that comes with work mornings. It feels like from sunup to sundown on work days I don't have a moment to breathe in life and really enjoy everything that is going on. In the summer however, every single second seems so special. The sunrises take a little bit longer, splashes from the pool are extra refreshing and moments with loved ones can be cherished instead of rushed. I can not wait to soak up these moments in a few short weeks! Ahhh the life of a teacher ;).</span><br />
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-61411851839962592552015-04-28T18:23:00.004-07:002015-04-28T18:23:52.634-07:00A Day In The Life - List Style<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Things that I have accomplished today in no particular order:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make a donation basket for charity</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Worked with 18 very chatty first graders for 7 and a half hours</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Went for a walk to look for turtles in the pond with Camryn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made dinner ( BLAT Sandwiches, broccoli and sweet potato fries)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laundry</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tagged items for a consignment sale</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finished a binder project for work</span></li>
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-84537419516522471792015-04-12T18:55:00.001-07:002015-04-12T18:55:08.488-07:00Negative Effects of Diet SodaSo the time has finally come... I am quitting diet soda for good. I spent a great deal of time today checking out the negative effects that all these ingredients have. I have noticed staining on my teeth and really think that is doing other things to me as well that might not be apparent right now! So as of tomorrow I am quitting for good.<br />
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Not only am I concerned about the negative effects of the aspartame, I am also concerned with the caffeine content. I know that there are better ways to get through the day and I don't think caffeine needs to be one of them.<br />
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In lieu of my beloved Diet Pepsi, I am going to be turning to an all natural alternative. I have been adding lemon oil to my water for some time now and will continue to do that but will also be adding in Zevia. It is an all natural and calorie free soda that is sweetened from the stevia plant. Hopefully this will keep my soda cravings at bay :) Wish me luck!<br />
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-2568887095788130052015-03-22T06:33:00.002-07:002015-03-22T06:33:59.718-07:00Sunday- It's A Love Hate Kind of Thing<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Sunday! Or is it? I always love Sundays because it is the day to get organized and prepared for the week. But is also means the weekend is over and that just makes me sad! My Sunday always starts the same way, with lots of early morning snuggles and this Sunday was no different. Cam woke up bright and early before the sun! We lounged around and watched Cinderalla for quite a while before we actually began to get moving. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the snuggles though I am pretty predictable. LOTS of cleaning taking place. The fridge gets emptied and ready for groceries to be delivered ( I always order my groceries so I don't have to leave the house and drag the babes with me). Dinners for the week start to get prepped and lunches are made! On Sunday we always usually have a nice relaxed dinner before getting our clothes all ready for the week and finally going off to bed :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of prepping dinners, here are our meal plans for the week: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well its been a while and it is absolutely hysterical to look back at the last post while my now 19 month old rules around trying to throw things at me! How quickly life can change! I can now say I am a proud mama with so many other amazing things going on! I am going to sum it up into 3 categories:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1- New House- Hubby and I have moved back in with my parents as we prepare to build our home. We have hired a builder and started our driveway. I am hoping that this entire process is over by October but I am hoping for the best and expecting the worst so we could most certainly be in our current situation for MUCH longer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2- New Job ( sort of)- I switched grade levels and am currently teaching 1st grade after teaching 3rd grade for five years. This was a very welcomed change and this year has been exciting to say the least...But more on that later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3- New Fun- I am have begun crafting pretty regularly and have made a nice little side business out of it! It is such a fun way to relax and enjoy my night as well as fulfilling my crafting itch! If you are at all interested you can locate me at www.facebook.com/ladolcevitabymadison.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other than that it is life as usual. I look forward to posting on a regular basis as well as doing product reviews, sharing my crafts, and my explaining my crazy little life. Talk to you soon! </span></div>
M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-46327581154890767532012-10-14T05:35:00.003-07:002012-10-14T05:35:43.915-07:00Crazy Holiday Months<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Is it just me or do the months of October, November, and December just fly by? I can not even believe that October is almost halfway gone and that all of my favorite holidays are right around the corner! And even though today's date is not even half way through October, I have OFFICIALLY started my Christmas shopping and have already crossed three of my favorite little people off the list! This my friends is a big deal! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I make Christmas shopping my personal challenge to get everyone I know name brand everything but for the lowest price possible. I use coupons at every single store, to the point that I won't even go in if I don't have a trusty "coup" in my hand. While this may seem extreme, between the hubs and I, we buy holiday gifts for a total of about 28 people. That is extreme! On top of that, I always make doggie gift bags for our furry friends. It can be a hectic time of year to say the least...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Doing all children's gifts the same so that they are cohesive and easy to put together. Last year we did movie baskets for each of the kids and this year we will be doing the same as they went over so well! They looked a little like this : </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I am also excited that it is officially October! One more month until my birthday month, our fur babies birthdays are this month, and October is full of warm and cozy things. We have another fun trip planned for the end of the month as well as a visit half way through from some friends. I can't wait!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">And lastly, all of our house projects are mostly complete. After a visit from some friends who have volunteered to help me paint a little, there will be NO projects on the to-do list. Unheard of !!! I think I am going to have to come up with some new ideas and things that I want to work on in our house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>What are you most looking forward to this October?</strong> </span>M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-31276719761622983802012-09-29T08:10:00.002-07:002012-09-29T08:10:21.347-07:00Rainy Day Reflection<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now that summer is officially over, I usually fall into some sort of rut because I feel like the best part of the year is over. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE fall and winter is OK too. But summer is really where all the good times are at. Especially this summer! We got married, went on an amazing honeymoon, went on vacation with family, and just generally had a good time together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As happy as the summer was, 2012 as a whole was also full of some of the most trying times in my life. My good friends lost a baby to a rare disease which really hit me hard. I ended a friendship with someone who was toxic, and had a pretty serious back injury that is still affecting me today. So needless to say, I am ok to watch 2012 fade away. There are still some good months coming up though! My birthday month ( November) is my favorite month for obvious reasons. My birthday and the best mashed potatoes ever both fall in this month and I can't wait for it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So now I am wondering what there is to look forward too. What will 2013 bring? Well we are starting this year off like we have every other year; in a cabin far away from the parties and club scene that usually takes place on New Year's Eve. I love nothing more than being all bundled up sitting next to a fire waiting for the changing of the years! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In February we are heading to Cabo with both of our families in tow. We went together last year and I have memories from that week that I will cherish forever. There is nothing better than spending a week in gorgeous weather with great company. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And finally at the start of the year, Matt will be graduating from graduate school! This has been a long time in the works and I am so excited for him. We are going to have a huge party to truly celebrate this momentus occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So even though this time of year may be chilly and somewhat depressing, right around the corner there are some great experiences waiting! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had this as my snack from my classroom desk and I have to say that I really enjoyed it! While the size is a little on the small side ( it is about as tall as the markers that it is next to) it really does pack a punch. It was filling enough to hold me over until lunch time and it was delicious as well! Nutritionally it does have milk products in it which tends to bother my stomach but it did not this time. I will absolutely be a buyer of these great yogurt and fruit shake from now on! Thank you to frush for sending me free coupons to try this great new product out! </span></div>
M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-91908415293369647542012-09-18T15:25:00.004-07:002012-09-18T15:25:22.228-07:00Baby Fever...It's Real<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well I think the title says it all! Baby fever is a real disease. I always thought that this was something that was made up. Other girls my age would say they have it and I would dismiss them and think that they were just giving an excuse for wanting to have a baby at such a young age or as a way to tell people they were ready to start trying. Well its not any of those things. This is real! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">(This is not any baby I know but it is a baby that came up when I googled "baby fever"! )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wake up everyday thinking about how much I want to have a baby. It is not just the act of actually having the baby here with me but the act of being a mom and all of the fun adventures that come with it. I picture a baby rocker in the living room, I picture the color the of the nursery, I picture the bedding, and I picture what my sweet little baby will look like. It is all consuming! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know that most would say I am too young ( almost 26) but we are married ( for a mere 3 months), we own a house, and we both think that this is a very do-able thing right now! I want to be a young mom so I can chase after my kids and see them go off to college and watch them have my grandbabies. I want to be able to enjoy this so much without the risks that get higher as a women's age goes up. I want this! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So folks be prepared, baby fever is real and when it hits it will take over your life! Watch out for more baby related posts! Even though I am not pregnant it doesn't mean I can't dream! </span><br />
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<br />M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-29645894317913858562012-09-09T04:51:00.004-07:002012-09-09T04:51:36.395-07:00DIY for Fall<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I absolutely love decorating for ALL holidays but I don't like spending a lot of money doing it. I have scanned Pinterest for hours looking for awesome DIY decorating ideas to save a few dollars here and there. My favorite project so far has been a yarn wreath! It was super easy to make and only cost $20 at Hobby Lobby when most premade wreaths are upwards of $40. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To start the wreath project you will need two balls of yarn in seasonal appropriate colors or one ball if you would like to stick to one color. I found that the alternating colors gave the wreath a little more charm. A straw or foam wreath to wrap, and some seasonal decor. I used some faux leaves and sprigs. The longest part of this project was wrapping the yarn around the wreath tightly. I think it took about an hour and half to do this. Then I attached the leaves and pumpkins by wrapping more yarn around their sticks. Finally I finished it with a ribbon and hung it on my front door! This is what it looks like hanging up in all of its glory: </span><br />
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-89748285565162100962012-08-28T18:32:00.002-07:002012-08-28T18:32:04.570-07:00Foreshadowing<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was like I knew the other day that after all of the amazing and fun times this week there would be something that would happen to put a damper on the happy go lucky feeling. My parents dog has been sick for quite a while now. About 7 months ago she was diagnosed with tumors on her liver and went downhill very quickly. She lost about 20 pounds over the few short months and hasn't really been able to eat over the last week. Tonight my family had to decide to put her to sleep and end the suffering that we saw taking place. Our vet was very supportive of this decision and said it was the most kind choice to make. We will miss her though because she really earned a special place in our life after 12 years together! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I came home to my house and squeezed my fur babies with the husband for a little bit longer. So even though it may sound a bit dramatic, today could be the best day of your life and you have no idea what tomorrow might bring so cherish the smell of the air, the feel of the sunshine on your cheeks, and overwhelming happiness that you have because tomorrow could bring about something very different. </span>M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-6587706085581170912012-08-27T13:58:00.000-07:002012-08-27T13:58:12.957-07:00Falling into Fall<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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Because I love this change of season so much, I am jumping the gun and decorating for fall today!!!
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-82120050096063003702012-08-25T05:21:00.001-07:002012-08-25T05:21:26.301-07:00It's Over<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well this week went by entirely too fast and my friends had to leave last night to return back home. They had taken their weeks vacation to come see me and the hubs ( and our fur babies, they are in LOVE with them). We finished up our week together by visiting what I would call the best place to visit in Upstate New York. Saratoga! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Saratoga is an area that has lots of shopping off of a street named Broadway, the famous race track is a minutes drive away from the shopping area, and the side streets are littered with awesome little bars that each have their own unique charm. While we didn't make it up to the track, we did make it out to enjoy the nightlife! </span><br />
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-72583815156785190742012-08-23T12:13:00.001-07:002012-08-23T12:13:17.953-07:00Life<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have been thinking a lot about life in general and came to the realization that life is really what you make of it. If you are going out with your friends and you are dreading it for one reason or another its going to be a horrible night no matter how amazing the possibility of it might be. If you are going shopping and you feel terrible about yourself and just know that nothing is going to look great the odds of finding an amazing outfit go from 100% down to nill. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">On the other hand, if you wake up each day and make a promise to yourself that that day will be the best day of your life, I bet you will be able to find some pretty magical moments in those short 24 hours. A glass half full approach might sound a bit like fromage but it really does work. Be happy in the now, live today like it could be the best day of your life because tomorrow might be the worst. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I am feeling very appreciative today and just thought I would share! <3</span>M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-10037927318537655502012-08-22T11:22:00.002-07:002012-08-22T11:22:32.223-07:00Visitors <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Long time no see! I have had visitors for the past week! Those visitors would include two of my best friends up from the Orange County area! We have been doing so much different things this week that I haven't even had a chance to sit down and read the blogs that I love let alone post on my own!</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For starters, we have been doing so many outdoor activities because the weather has been excellent! We went climbing at a place in the Lake George region called <a href="http://www.adirondackextreme.com/" target="_blank">Adirondack Extreme</a>. It is an incredibly challenging ropes course that takes several hours to complete. It was quite a workout. I was also pretty impressed with the height of the ropes. You are in charge or clicking yourself on and off of the ropes and at some points we were between 30 and 60 feet in the air! I took a picture looking down just so I could remember how high it was! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">We also took a few hours wandering around downtown Lake George and stopped at a psychic! We each went and had our palms read. I am not sure if I completely believe in psychics but she did tell me some things that I loved hearing! She asked if twins run in the family and I told her that they do on Matt's side. She told me I could be expecting twins in the near future!!! I was OVERJOYED! Only time will tell though I suppose! </span><br />
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M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-48799068701551051352012-08-06T11:14:00.000-07:002012-08-06T11:14:22.666-07:00Wedding Recap/ Prepping and the Ceremony<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">One month ago today the hubs and I had the best day of our lives! I know that everyone says that about their wedding but this day was truly spectacular. I don't want to go into every detail of the day but I did want to share some of the more magical parts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">To begin the day, all of my maids met me at the hotel for hair and makeup. Some of us had such a spectacular time the night before that an 8 a.m. wake-up call was very difficult. We were primped and pampered for several hours while listening to music, snacking, and drinking our fair share of mimosas and wine. The time flew by quickly and soon it was time to put on my dress! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Once we were all picture perfect we made our way over to the ceremony and reception site ( there were in the same place). We enjoyed 1 drink during our hour long wait and watched as all of the people filed in. We had about 300 guests so it was fun to watch everyone walk in! Exactly at 6 p.m. we headed downstairs and started the walk down the aisle. I was escorted by my dad which meant the world to me. He is such a strong presence in my life and I had to tell him so many times not to make me cry! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our ceremony was uber nontraditional as neither of us go to church or are religious. I actually wrote the entire ceremony for our officiant to perform. We also chose to write our own vows. When the time came to read them the hubs looked at me and asked "Who goes first?" I told him that I didn't think it mattered and he responded with "Great, I am going first and I am whispering them!" Needless to say I was a little shocked but I thought it was a very romantic way to tell me how he felt about me without anyone else hearing. I also spoke my vows very quietly. It was the joke of the day that the vows would be online later if people wanted to see them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Finally we were pronounced Mr. & Mrs. and walked down the isle with nothing but smiles! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">More wedding recaps will be coming on the 6th of every month so that I can reminisce this special day for our entire first year of marriage!</span> </div>
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</div>M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987207624503702261.post-50113234489254087202012-08-06T10:03:00.000-07:002012-08-06T10:03:43.241-07:00Sweet Life<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Welcome to the first blog post from the newlyweds! This blog will be used to document the everyday life that we both consider to be pretty sweet. How could it not be ? Even our initials scream candy coated chocolate!!! We are 2 twenty-something newlyweds ( married 1 month!) who want to share everything (even the nitty gritty details) about our life together. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">To get started here is a brief recap of everything over the past 5 years! We met in 2008 and after that chance encounter set up by friends we were inseperable. We have been together every since! We moved in together in 2010, engaged in 2011 and and married in 2012. Along the way we have acquired 2 fur babies, bought a house, completly renovated every room in the house, and worked full time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">This blog will be here to keep track of the cooking, baking, crafting, decorating, and teaching of the sweetest part of this two-some; the wifey. I can't wait to share all of the amazing things that we experience on a day to day basis as well as the fun things that fall in to there as well. I hope you enjoy! </span>M & Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06731342608013790592noreply@blogger.com0