Vote for my Prima Ballerina...

I fashioned a prima ballerina outfit for our (human-like) shih-tzu named Lily, from a child's leotard. I added some embellishments and bought her a rhinestone tiara. Originally, I entered it into the Lebanon Humane Society's pet photo contest for their 2011 calendar. (which raised lots of $mulah$ for the organization...YEAH!!)
I found another photo contest for Halloween and entered the picture there as well. Feel free to cast your vote for our baby on the Good Housekeeping Magazine website. goodhousekeeping.com/petcostumes

My Beloved is Mine, and I am His... Song of Solomon 2:16

My husband and I are coming upon our One Year Wedding Anniversary {9/26/2009}

I remember fondly the months of planning and preparing for our ceremony.
The excitement of finding my $4.00 dress, making my flower arrangements, planning the menu, adding tons of vintage flare, and I can't forget to mention handsewing my darling Lily's (our shih-tzu) matching gown. These memories only begin to tell the story that created 'our day'.
Of course the handwritten vows, prayers, musical selections, and the counseling provided us with the most important aspects of what a marriage is based upon...the union of man and wife under God's will.
During the months prior to 'the day', I was also painting away to give my husband a most treasured gift. I worked diligently, putting so much love and emotion into this watercolor. (Keeping this piece a surprise was also a lot of work)

I thought this would be the perfect time to post the bluebird painting titled "My Beloved".

Gone is the boyfriend, the fiance', and soon to be the 'newleywed' title. I thoroughly enjoyed all if these...and saying 'my husband' still seems new to me...as it should.

To celebrate this once-in-our-lifetime occassion, we have decided to take a series of long weekend vactions throughout the September and October months.
Hightlights of these trips will be posted together at the conclusion of our journies.