Since we’ve been together 11yrs and we just celebrated our 1yr-wedding anniversary, I thought it would be appropriate to do a countdown on events with Hardy.
10. East Hall High School Jr Prom. May 14, 2000. Only a few weeks after we met, Hardy asked me to go to Jr. Prom with him. Of course I said yes, I had never been to a dance before and since I was just a measly freshman in high school it would be a few years before I attended one of my own. I remember my mom and I dress hunting until we found the perfect one. I remember we ate dinner at Red Lobster, (this was during my “I don’t like seafood” phase) so I ordered a chicken caesar salad. I felt like Cinderella…it was absolutely perfect, of course Hardy was handsome too!
9. Papa Roach concert, April 2001. It was a normal day, went to school, came home, laid on the couch for my afternoon nap then my mom calls and tells me I need to get ready because we we’re going somewhere when she gets home. I changed shirts, brushed my hair and tried to freshen up. A few seconds later the doorbell rings, I peak out the garage door to see if there’s a car in the driveway and I see one but I didn’t recognize what KIND of car it was. I go open the door and WHAM, Hardy walks in and hugs me and says “Surprise!” I was floored, I didn’t know what to do/think, I was in shock. He said he’d come to take me to the Papa Roach concert at The Tabernacle. I still couldn’t believe it even on the drive to Atlanta. The concert was of course great but the surprise was even better.
8. Myrtle Beach. This used to be our destination of choice for a few years. It wasn’t that far away and the hotels were always reasonable. I will have to critique the beach though, the sand seems so junked up with broken shells, rock…etc. Every time we stayed in Myrtle Beach we would visit Boardwalk at the Beach at least once or twice. Going to Ripley’s Aquarium, Margaritaville and walking in and out of all the little shops. I certainly like the beach as long as I can stay cool - - I HATE TO SWEAT!
7. Mötley Crüe concert, February 22, 2005. (I blogged about this a few weeks ago.) We got to meet the band and take a photo/get their autograph. It was definitely a moment I will never forget. Seeing Hardy’s reaction to meeting his favorite band was priceless, hell I was nervous just because I was meeting people I had seen on TV before. It’s a strange feeling…meeting someone famous, lol.
6. The wedding, May 8, 2010. From the moment I saw Hardy, I knew we would be together forever (even if he didn’t know it yet). I don’t know how/why I felt that but I did. Still the actual wedding was hard to believe, I thought I was dreaming the entire day. It’s hard after being with someone for 10yrs then you finally tie the knot. My family did an amazing job decorating the pavilion and getting all of the food together, I couldn’t have asked for anything better. The weather was perfect too. I can’t even remember saying our vows but I fell in love with him all over again, it was all I could do not to cry.
5. The proposal, December 25, 2009. This was our first Christmas in our house so I wanted us to start a tradition of exchanging gifts from one another at home on Christmas morning. We had each opened all of our wrapped gifts and then Hardy told me I had something in my stocking. I walk over to the mantel and put my hand in and pull out a ring box. I opened it and there sat his grandmother’s engagement ring. I didn’t quite know what to think at first, I was still pretty groggy but then he spoke…”I know this isn’t the ring you wanted but it’s all I could do at this time”. I put it on my finger (I know that was his job but you have to understand Hardy is a shy guy when it comes to certain things). Then he said “Well?” and I hugged him and said “Yes, of course!”
4. Methods of Mayhem concert, March 31, 2000. This was the concert we met at. I went to The Masquerade with Dannielle Mclane, Ashley Davis and Matt Rampey. Other than knowing who Tommy Lee was, I had no idea who Methods of Mayhem was…apparently I was out of the loop with “hot songs” at the time. I remember us seeing Hardy and some friends’ walk passed us to get in line and we giggled at how “cute” they were. We immediately ran to get in line behind them. It wasn’t until we got inside that we actually spoke, I couldn’t believe myself. I was not one to speak to “boys”…especially not one I thought was hot. I somehow had the guts to talk to him and our love blossomed from there!
3. Purchasing our first house, July 24, 2009. We had been living in an apartment for 2yrs when we began a serious house hunt. We eventually found the neighborhood we currently live in by driving up and down Atlanta Hwy, they had new construction and would be selling quickly. We went in and spoke with the realtor on site and got the ball rolling. After putting a sales agreement on the property, we picked out our floor plan, carpets, hardwoods and cabinets as well as which unit we wanted. We were able to see the progress of the building of our home from start to finish, which was very neat. On the day of closing, we were both so nervous, but I have no idea why. I am so proud of our house and what we have, I wouldn’t change the struggles for anything.
2. Disney World, December 30, 2004 – January 2, 2005. This was our first trip to Disney World as a couple. It was jam packed because of the holiday but it was still great to be there. New Years Eve (day) we made a point to be at Magic Kingdom. Even though they do fireworks every night at every park (aside from Animal Kingdom) we wanted to be at the castle for New Years. They passed out plastic hats and horn blowers to every one around 7pm so unfortunately we had to put up with hearing those things go off LOOOONG before midnight ever came.
1. Swimming with Sea Lions, May 12, 2010. On our honeymoon we went on a 4 night Royal Caribbean cruise to Nassau and Coco Cay Bahamas on the Monarch of the Seas. We opted for the Sea Lion Experience excursion and it was a GREAT decision. Once we were docked at Nassau, we took a tender boat over to Blue Lagoon and got suited up to get in the water with the Sea Lion’s. They are amazing, amazing animals. Unbeknownst to some, they ARE NOT related to Seal’ as Sea Lion’s have ears and can understand verbal commands, plus they don’t have fur all over and they can walk/waddle. We got several photos with them, fed them, and touched them. It was incredible.
May 11, 2011
What I'm LOVIN' Wednesday
**I'm LOVIN' the storm door we had installed last week (Thank you Mom & Phillip) We love it and so do the cats.
**I'm LOVIN' that Hardy and I celebrated our 1yr Wedding Anniversary on Sunday!
**I'm LOVIN' that we're going on a Disney Cruise this year (((((CANNOT WAIT)))))
**I'm LOVIN' all the "exclusive" photo's of Breaking Dawn that are being released. I can't wait for November 18th!
**I'm LOVIN' that the new Pirate's of the Caribbean debut's next weekend.
**I'm LOVIN' that My mom and Stepdad have rented a cabin at Dismals Canyon for us to stay in very soon!! Dismals Canyon is a sandstone gorge in Franklin County, Alabama. The canyon is home to two waterfalls (Secret Falls and Rainbow Falls) as well as six natural bridges. CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR SOME AMAZING PHOTOS: http://www.dismalscanyon.com/
May 9, 2011
I'm so excited!
I'm going to postpone Monday's Top 10 to next week, I just can't contain myself and have to post about this EXCITING news (no I'm not pregnant)
BUT....
For our anniversary, birthday's and Christmas this year - per Hardy - we are going on a Disney cruise!!
I won't say when because I don't want weirdo's to know when I'm not home. But, you can bet your bottom dollar (because that's pretty much all we have now) that there will be a very loooooong and detailed post about the trip once we return. It's still some time away, I will say that.
After he made me the delicious dinner, he told me our mutual gift was a Disney cruise.
We're doing a 4 night on the Disney Dream (Disney's brand new ship) that goes to Nassau and Castaway Cay. I can't wait, I am just in "awe".
We've never been on a Disney cruise before so this should be exciting all around, I've only heard good things about them....I do fear, however, that once we go Disney, we'll never go back ha ha ha. Our budget may not like that too much. I just LOVE my husband :)
Details I snagged from Wikipedia:
The Disney Dream is a much larger ship than its two older fleet-mates, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, with a design gross tonnage (GT) of 128,000 tons, a length of 330 meters and a width of 37 meters, making it 40% larger than the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.
The Dream has 1,250 staterooms and wi-fi throughout. The ship also features the first water coaster at sea, called "The Aquaduck".
Unlike her sister ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, which only play the first verse of "When You Wish Upon a Star", the Dream's ship horn is able to play six different Disney songs:
2 verses from
"When You Wish Upon a Star"
"A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes"
"Be Our Guest."
"Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)"
"Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor's Life for Me)"
"It's a Small World"
The Disney Dream has many recreational activities.
Including a 9 hole mini-golf course, a walking track, and digital sports simulators that provide virtual game experiences such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and golf. There also is a full-sized basketball court that can be converted for use as a soccer pitch, volleyball court, or football/table tennis area. There are also two smaller sport courts for younger children.
The AquaDuck, a 765-foot long winding waterslide with a four-deck drop and a course that winds 13 feet over the edge of the ship and through the ship's forward funnel. The AquaDuck runs the width of the ship and the length between the funnels, almost the size of a U.S. football field. Other water activities include a Mickey's Slide and 3 pools. All pools contain fresh water.
The adult-only, Quiet Cove Pool, includes a series of connecting pools with depths ranging from 4 ft to 6 inch sun-bathing pools with a bar at the end of the 6 inch "pool". There are also hot tubs for adults & families, some of which have glass in the floor so you can see down the side of the ship.
The Disney Dream boasts multiple dining venues, including 3 rotational dining restaurants, 2 adult-only restaurants, a buffet, and multiple bars, lounges, and quick service stations.
Animator's Palate, a Main Dining restaurant serves a contemporary Pacific Rim cuisine with an American flair. The restaurant is inspired by the magic of Disney animation.
Enchanted Garden is the second Main Dining experience onboard the Disney Dream, inspired by the picturesque gardens of Versailles, Enchanted Garden boasts a market-inspired menu of mouthwatering flavors from around the world for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Royal Palace is inspired by classic films like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, and Cinderella. Royal Palace serves French-inspired, continental cuisine.
The Disney Dream is also home to Palo and Remy. Palo, like on its sister ships, the Disney Magic, Wonder, and Fantasy (2012), serves a Northern Italian cuisine for adults only. Remy, inspired from Disney's Ratatouille, serves an adult-only French-inspired cuisine. A lounge, Meridian, is a place for adults to go before of after their dinner. The name Meridian plays off its location between Remy and Palo.
SOON MICKEY, VERY SOON WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN!!!
BUT....
For our anniversary, birthday's and Christmas this year - per Hardy - we are going on a Disney cruise!!
I won't say when because I don't want weirdo's to know when I'm not home. But, you can bet your bottom dollar (because that's pretty much all we have now) that there will be a very loooooong and detailed post about the trip once we return. It's still some time away, I will say that.
After he made me the delicious dinner, he told me our mutual gift was a Disney cruise.
We're doing a 4 night on the Disney Dream (Disney's brand new ship) that goes to Nassau and Castaway Cay. I can't wait, I am just in "awe".
We've never been on a Disney cruise before so this should be exciting all around, I've only heard good things about them....I do fear, however, that once we go Disney, we'll never go back ha ha ha. Our budget may not like that too much. I just LOVE my husband :)
Details I snagged from Wikipedia:
The Disney Dream is a much larger ship than its two older fleet-mates, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, with a design gross tonnage (GT) of 128,000 tons, a length of 330 meters and a width of 37 meters, making it 40% larger than the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.
The Dream has 1,250 staterooms and wi-fi throughout. The ship also features the first water coaster at sea, called "The Aquaduck".
Unlike her sister ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, which only play the first verse of "When You Wish Upon a Star", the Dream's ship horn is able to play six different Disney songs:
2 verses from
"When You Wish Upon a Star"
"A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes"
"Be Our Guest."
"Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)"
"Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor's Life for Me)"
"It's a Small World"
The Disney Dream has many recreational activities.
Including a 9 hole mini-golf course, a walking track, and digital sports simulators that provide virtual game experiences such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and golf. There also is a full-sized basketball court that can be converted for use as a soccer pitch, volleyball court, or football/table tennis area. There are also two smaller sport courts for younger children.
The AquaDuck, a 765-foot long winding waterslide with a four-deck drop and a course that winds 13 feet over the edge of the ship and through the ship's forward funnel. The AquaDuck runs the width of the ship and the length between the funnels, almost the size of a U.S. football field. Other water activities include a Mickey's Slide and 3 pools. All pools contain fresh water.
The adult-only, Quiet Cove Pool, includes a series of connecting pools with depths ranging from 4 ft to 6 inch sun-bathing pools with a bar at the end of the 6 inch "pool". There are also hot tubs for adults & families, some of which have glass in the floor so you can see down the side of the ship.
The Disney Dream boasts multiple dining venues, including 3 rotational dining restaurants, 2 adult-only restaurants, a buffet, and multiple bars, lounges, and quick service stations.
Animator's Palate, a Main Dining restaurant serves a contemporary Pacific Rim cuisine with an American flair. The restaurant is inspired by the magic of Disney animation.
Enchanted Garden is the second Main Dining experience onboard the Disney Dream, inspired by the picturesque gardens of Versailles, Enchanted Garden boasts a market-inspired menu of mouthwatering flavors from around the world for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Royal Palace is inspired by classic films like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, and Cinderella. Royal Palace serves French-inspired, continental cuisine.
The Disney Dream is also home to Palo and Remy. Palo, like on its sister ships, the Disney Magic, Wonder, and Fantasy (2012), serves a Northern Italian cuisine for adults only. Remy, inspired from Disney's Ratatouille, serves an adult-only French-inspired cuisine. A lounge, Meridian, is a place for adults to go before of after their dinner. The name Meridian plays off its location between Remy and Palo.
SOON MICKEY, VERY SOON WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN!!!
May 8, 2011
Anniversary Dinner :)
After waking up this morning I was informed by Hardy that he was making me a Happy Anniversary dinner. We just finished stuffing our faces :)
He surprised me with....
He surprised me with....
Honey Sesame Chicken
Served on Mickey Mouse plates and with Mickey Mouse glasses
The recipe is courtesy of our Disney cook book we purchased a couple of years ago!
This particular recipe was from Epcot.
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to all moms. Whether it's a baby, child, toddler, teen, adult or even furry...you are all loved.
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