Ahh the married life! I am one happy mother!!! Not only did I FINALLY get to marry the man of my dreams, rescuer of my heart (and sanity), but we got a house, got to go have the wedding in the presence of family and friends, and get away for a while…all in the same month! Yeah baby!!

For those of my readers close to me, you understand my joy and happiness at this moment in my life. And Sean and I thank you all very much for your thoughts, prayers, and other support!

I sit here and smile as I reflect on the day we married…

February 18, 2012. Family Fiesta at the McConnell Ranch. The day began hectic and only got worse as we drew closer to the time for our vows. Exactly one hour before we were to marry, I was running through the KY Oaks Mall trying to find shoes to go with my wedding dress!! I recall phoning my mother to vent my frustration, and was set back when I was met with a calm voice on the other end of the conversation! She was totally relaxed, back at home, with unfinished food, falling a bit behind here and there, but not at all worried…totally unlike my mother when guests are arriving moments away! I ran frantically up and down the mall, looking for that “perfect” pair of shoes…and at the moment we were walking toward the exit, just feet away from the door, I turned and saw them! In the window of the shoe store I had failed to look in, calling my name from the other side of the glass, were the exact pair of shoes I envisioned on my feet when I would be saying my vows! I had already bought one pair at another store, and they were already returned in my mind! Haha!

We get the shoes (for half the price they were advertised for!!! Yay!!!), and race to my parents’ house to get ready. Yeah, it’s about 4:20 now, and the wedding was set to start at 5:00pm. Sean’s fine…I’m a wreck…and when we arrive at my parents’ house everyone there (a lot of people were already there!) were also “fine”.

I got ready as fast as I could, Sean got ready as fast as he could, and we literally met in the middle of the house with my beloved grandpa to become husband and wife.

Now, as my brother would describe the wedding itself… “the kiss and the prayer were longer than the actual ceremony!” Which is totally true! I told Mom to ask Grandpa if he could find the shortest, legal, ceremony in his little black book, and he literally did! It was priceless! Every second I cherish, and will cherish for the rest of my life. <3

I am blessed, truly, and am so thankful for what I have! In all my stress recently, and the pressures I have been bending under, I have joy in the reflection of life and love, and another memory to add to my favorite things. <3