Mrs. Slowikowski I Am

Gordon and I grew up in the same town, went to the same school, and thought it fitting to get married at the beach where we spent many summer days as kids.  Even though we had "a thing" for each other in high school, we never dated back then.  We were friends, and even went to prom together, with our respective dates!  It is amazing that we found each other 20 years later, and fell completely in love.

Saturday, July 9th, 2011, was truly a blessed day.  The weather was perfect; sunny skies and not too hot.  There is a brand new gazebo that provided just enough shade for the ceremony, and lots of other little areas that the photographers took great advantage of.   Yes, I said photographers!  Josh and Zack did an amazing job ... I saw the pictures already!  I can't wait to get them back and do some scrapbooking.  All of the pics in this post were taken by my mom as she followed us and the photographer around.  

After the ceremony and all the pics, we all headed to G's parents house.  They made enough food for an army ... ox roast, pasta salad, fried chicken, fresh fruit and veges ... YUMMMMM! And to top it off, a few hours later we were by a fire cooking hotdogs and munching chips.  

I am so thankful that:

• Mom, Ty, and Lizz got to come and spend time with us
• the weather was perfect for our day
• the whole experience was completely stress free
• I have a new family that I adore

But mostly, I am thankful that I was lucky enough to marry my best friend, the one who makes me smile! 

Happy 4th of July!

I know it's one day late ... but better late than never, right?  I hope everyone had a fun and safe weekend.  With the exception of a headache that wouldn't quit, I personally had a nice relaxing weekend, but it seemed to have just flown by.  Saturday was spent shopping for miscellaneous wedding stuff, I got my hair done, and then G met me for dinner.  Yesterday, after G got out of work, we went to Lorrie and Howie's house for their annual 4th of July picnic.  Yummy food and it's always great to see them.  We don't get together nearly enough.

Okay, the phrase "yummy food" brings me to this confession:  I WILL ALWAYS LOVE FOOD!!!  I need to figure out a way to enjoy good food without blowing up.  The diet was going really well, and it's a good plan, but I constantly felt like I was depriving myself, and that made me not so happy.  And after 4 weeks of following the plan, my clothes still fit exactly the same.  Maybe I'll try again after the wedding.  If not anything else, I can at least try to eat healthier.

Speaking of wedding ... Ty will be here tomorrow!!  And my mom on Thursday!!!  I'm so excited to see them.  I don't think anything can spoil my mood this week.  Okay, everyone repeat after me ... "It will not rain on Saturday.  It will not rain on Saturday!"  Be looking for wedding pics later this month.

TTFN!