Memorial day weekend recap

The hubby and I went to Sandestin for a long weekend just the two of us. This almost never happens and was so nice! We got some sun, good seafood, and lots of rest. :) we stayed at Hidden Dunes which is where I have been going with my family since high school. Love it there! Here is a picture dump recaps from the weekend.

Hidden Dunes

Can't wait to be here soon...

Can you believe this was Stewart at 13?!  He is now almost 19!  Time flies by in an instant...this photo makes me happy and sad simultaneously...Going to be at this same resort in these same chairs soon, though! :)

Long weekends are the best, no?!  The only thing I can think of that I hate is leaving the babies at home to be watched...I wish they could go with us!!  I am looking forward to sand, sun, wine, yummy seafood, and time with my sweet hubby. :)

These are some photos of the last time we were at Hidden Dunes...We were down for New Years about a year and a half ago when the beaches were quiet and it was quite cold outside.  Can't wait to go during warm weather to enjoy the beautiful beaches.  We have gotten in the habit of going to St. Simons, but nothing really beats those white sandy beaches in my opinion...

It's turned wrong..sorry...This was the last time we were down for New Years...So pretty and quiet on the beach!

Can you tell it was cold?!  Beautiful, but cold.

This is the view walking back up to the resort...Can't wait to be back there!!!

Sweet hubby...Love him! :)

Random

So...It's a Tuesday and I am feeling quite random today.  I just wanted to share some of my favorite quotes, verses, and pictures from Pinterest this week so far.  Is anyone else addicted to Pinterest?  Goodness I am...I am mindful to watch the time once I log on...Otherwise I could spend hours on there, hours I tell you! :)  Enjoy and Happy Tuesday!

I just loved this...I have had some worries and thoughts on my mind lately and this just made it hit home to me...My worries are trivial and in God's hand anyhow...not mine :)

SO true...My sweet puggies are definitely mighty (or they sure think they are!).

I do have flaws...I am perfectly flawed, in fact.  However, so is everyone else...Don't point out mine, and I won't point out yours! (Kidding, kidding! ;)

I believe this with all my heart...I think this may just be my new motto! :)

Good Monday Morning!

We are officially back from vacation and I'm not gonna lie and say I didn't pout and not want to leave...Trust me, the hubby did much of the same! :)

Here are some snapshots courtesy of my i-phone and instagram so the quality may not be super perfect, but they captured the moments for me.  We went to St. Simons Island, GA. which is where my hubby's family (and now me!) like to vacation...It's super peaceful and slow paced.  When you go everyone is on "Island Time".  We stayed in the beautiful Ruby Cottage.  The only downside was the elevator was out of order, so we had three flights of stairs to tackle...we all got our workout in daily on those suckers...they were steep!

We had great food, sun, family, love, and fun in SSI! :)  (Sidenote; I ran into a professor from back home...Weird, right?!  I mean...seated RIGHT across from me our first night on the Island at dinner!).

These were the clouds above us the first day by the beach/pool...Like puffy cotton balls!

This was my view from the pool - Our house was the second one on the right...Bliss, I tell you!! :)

New monogrammed hat...It kept my face from getting burned probably for the first time since I was 13!!

Hubby and I at Georgia Sea Grill our second night there...

Me, Hubby, and In-Laws at GSG.

Hubby and his dad...I always have to get a pic of them together every vacation....To me they look more and more alike every year!

My view right off of our bedroom...A good glass of vino and a James Patterson novel...Perfection!!  I could watch, hear, and smell the ocean!

Just a quick pic of Porter Pug...We get to pick them up today to come home!  Yay! :)

Ron White and MIX

Our sweet cousins came and stayed with us this weekend...Us girls got some shopping in and it was an overall fun weekend.  We went and saw Ron White at the River Center and then went dancing at MIX a new dance club/restaurant in Columbus - SUCH fabulous drinks and SUCH good music and dancing!  I have not had that much fun in forever!  Here is the only photo from the night courtesy of MIX

Georgia, David, me, and hubby

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4 Years

It seems crazy to me that four years ago today at 5 p.m. I married the man of my dreams, best friend, and soul mate. 

Tonight we are eating dinner at Meritage where I recently had my birthday dinner and where we also happened to have our rehearsal dinner four years ago.  If you are ever in Columbus, GA-GO there!  Mrs. Faye is wonderful and so is her food and wine - You are truly missing out if you have never been! 

I got the hubby a bottle of Hennessey XO and I got a beautiful pair of earrings from Schomburgs who did both our of rings for our wedding.  They are beautiful and go perfectly with the ring I got last year for our Anniversary - I am a sucker for jewelry - Forget the flowers and all - just buy me jewels :) 

Hope everyone has a blessed day - Each day I get to spend with the sweet man pictured above is a blessed one for me :)

X-Tarin

Snapshots from my BDay Dinner

My wonderfully sweet hubby organized a surprise bday dinner for me Friday night after my Chi Sigma Iota induction ceremony...My birthday was on a Wednesday, so this was a nice surprise to end the week with! Meritage has the most delicious food and Ms. Faye, the owner, is so sweet! I am so blessed to have had such a wonderful night with family and friends...Here are some snapshots from the night...