Story of Now

For our Honeymoon we went to Ochos Rios, Jamaica for a week! It was incredibly fun, relaxing, romantic and adventurous! His and Hers Pina Coladas View from our Balcony The Beach Some cheap sandals I bought for us. Thought they'd be cute but they were horribly uncomfortable, and they didn't leave good imprints in the sand. It is the thought that counts though, right?! Sea Eurchin that Matt brought out of the ocean...I think we are lucky we didn't get poisoned! This thing was cool...the little spikes were stiff when you would touch them but they would move around and look flexible...weird! I think this is a picture one of the waiters took...yah mon! The craft market. Aww! Gotta get the closeups! We took a Catamaran to Dunn's River Falls and stopped off for half an hour to snorkel before getting to the falls. Snorkeling was alot of fun! View of the resort from the Catamaran. Here we are on the Catamaran At the base of Dunn's River Falls Hand in Hand is the way they ...

Words cannot begin to describe our Wedding Day, but I will try to formulate the feelings into language. As I waited for Jacquie (my personal attendant) in the lobby of the hotel I watched outside as twinkling snowflakes twirled around and danced and fell softly to the ground. I felt very peaceful...my body was so relaxed...not one hair stood erect..."This is my Wedding Day, I marry Matt today, I am so blessed" is what I was thinking. Jacquie met me and we headed to get my hair and makeup done...all my girls were there (Emmy, Amanda, Teri and Lynn). What an amazing feeling to be with my girlfriends, the ones who mean so much to me and who add so much to my life and who I will count on through all life's ups and downs. Jacquie, who is my cousin, is someone I really wanted to become closer to and I felt that my wedding would be a perfect opportunity. I am so happy I went with my feelings on that because she is such a kind and wonderful person! After getting my hair and makeu...

I am leaving soon to drive north because I get married on Saturday. Oh my gosh...I am so excited!! I never would have imagined I could marry someone so perfect for me, so my other half, someone who brings me such joy! I will be back to share pictures from the wedding and honeymoon in a week and a half! Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. ~Aristotle

I had the pleasure of doing some maternity pictures for my dear friend Emmy. She is the Maitron of Honor in my wedding this Saturday (woooohooo!!!). She would tell you how much I put her through in this session...making her sit on the ground etc. Thanks Emmy for being such a trooper! She is due on Thanksgiving and does not know if she is having a boy or girl. I went to an ultrasound with her and every time she asks if she gets to have a 3D ultrasound and they always say no, not today. Well I was so fortunate that the day I went with they said YES! It was amazing...the detail of the face was like the baby was already here. I was almost teary! Emmy, Leif and Sam Emmy and Leif, I can't wait to meet your new baby, but please keep it inside until I return from my honeymoon!!! A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.-- Author Unknown