Just Another Reason...

Why I love the Point.  Even when it's HOT outside, it's still beautiful and there is almost always a steady breeze to keep you cool.  Amidst the chaos that is my life right now, I was able to catch a peaceful and playful break on Sunday.  Our favorite little rascal came down to visit (and no, I'm not talking about our old groundhog friend).  Bubba's nephew Jake was spending some time with his Pop Pop and Maw Maw so they decided to drive down and bring him to the "beach".  Our poor little beach isn't much, but it's still got sand and water, therefore it's a functioning beach.  Only 2, Jakey loves the water.  He is very comfortable in it and shows no signs of being scared.  Which could be a bad thing, but I think with a few swimming lessons here and there he'll be a pro in no time.

Even though the water was rough, Jake still wanted to get in.  Tip-toeing around the edge he was just waiting for someone to pick him up and venture out into the Potomac.  It was so sweet and relaxing to see him so happy just to be in the water.  Not to mention getting in myself and hanging out on the beach with my mom, future in-laws and Bub.  This is why I love the summer, even if I do have to remind myself of it during these 100 degree days!

Baby Brother- All Grown Up

I am so proud of my brother, Tyler.  I always have been, in fact I think everyone in our family has a total admiration for him.  It's hard to dislike someone like Ty.  If you ask me, he received every ounce of the 'gift of gab' from my Dad.  Growing up, we couldn't go ANYWHERE without my dad running into someone he knew and stopping to chat with them.  In fact, it doesn't even matter if he knew you or not, if he thought you looked like someone he could have a good chuckle with, he would talk to you.  And lucky for Tyler, he's got that ability as well.  I would kill for an ounce of that...I hate small talk and have trouble making conversation with people I don't know.

Tyler can talk to anyone, and that is why I know he'll be just fine in his latest adventure.  You see, my darling baby brother has just moved to Florida.  Not only will his uncanny communication skills keep him afloat, but from what I hear, the area where he's just moved has a lot to offer someone like Ty.  Not only is the weather always warm, but there is some kind of river or stream that runs through his apartment complex where he can fish at his leisure, but there are also golf courses everywhere.  Not to mention he's about 5 or 10 minutes from his campus and he'll be getting to study what he truly enjoys...Political Science. 

And he won't be alone...Tyler's sweetheart girlfriend Allie is living with him too, so they'll have each other.  Allie probably won't have as much time to enjoy her surroundings as Tyler since she'll be in her first year of law school, but if I know Allie I think she'll find time to visit the amazing shopping that surrounds their town!

Good luck Tyler and Allie, I know you're going to love every minute of living down there!  And don't be surprised if Bubba and I come knocking on your door soon to visit :)

The Honeymooners

Tomorrow will be exactly one month until my wedding...1 month!!  I feel like it was just yesterday I was trying to pick a date and find the dress of my dreams.  Good things happen for those who wait- that couldn't be a truer statement.  Sometimes I felt as if Bubba and I could never catch a break, but so far so good when it comes to our wedding plans.  The date is set, the dress is altered and the DJ is booked.  I should be focusing on the small details we have left like name cards, table numbers, and the coffee bar (which I'm very excited about by the way!), but for some reason all I can think about is the honeymoon.

Cancun, Mexico.  That is our destination.  Hopefully a warm, sunny beautiful one at that!  I've already been thinking about our excursions, meals and days on the beach.  I have a picture painted in my head of what we'll look like while honeymooning, but considering it's me and Bubba, I'm not so sure the picture in my head is what we'll end up with.  But I do know one thing, it is going to be a blast.  Relaxing, but a blast.  We aren't huge on just lounging around the beach day after day, so we'll be on the move quite a bit.  Don't get me wrong a day or two here and there of beach-bliss is fine and dandy, but we really like to explore and take advantage of the activities and things around us.

Now I just need to find time to get to the store and buy all the clothing, swimsuits and accessories I'll need for this wonderful trip!

Insanity

I apologize for the lack of blogging here in the past few weeks.  But I've gone through some major changes, and time is somewhat scarce at the moment.  For example, I started a new job this week!  I'm still with the same company, but instead of working as the internal communications liaison, I'm now working directly for a government customer as a Marketing Assistant.  So far it seems like some pretty fun stuff, and a great group of people to work with.

I'm also only 37 days away from my wedding!  To anyone else 37 days probably seems like a decent amount of time, but to me it's like nothing.  I have to say, I think we are pretty well prepared and are going to have quite a fabulous event.  I can't wait :)  Here are some exclusive details that hopefully won't leak anything too major:

Evening wedding, aubergine & black, pearls & diamonds, live entertainment, DYI projects, lots and lots of white lights!

(inspiration colors)

Is that enough to get your juices flowing and excited about our big day?! I know it is for me!  After the big day and our sweet little honeymoon in Mexico I will be sure to post a "greenweddingshoes-ish or southern wedding-ish" type blog for you all to see.

The Little Things

It's the little things in life that make me smile.  Recently I've noticed something that I find so sweet, I just had to share.  There is an older couple in our neighborhood who take walks at least a few times a day.  And they hold hands while they are walking!  Big deal, right?  Yes! At least I think so...

I remember how I used to get butterflies as a young teen when I'd get to hold the hand of  theboy I had a crush on.  My fiance and I are pretty affectionate people and try to hold hands when appropriate, but I just think it's the cutest thing to see these grandparents walking down the street, getting their exercise and spending a loving moment together.

Definitely makes my heart smile.

(Not the actually couple or my photo, but I thought it was pretty appropriate!)

God Bless America

Happy 4th of July from Point Breeze Palaver!  We were able to spend a hot, but relaxing long weekend in the most beautiful place in St. Mary's County.  Our home, the 7th District!  Many don't understand the term "7D" and associate it with rednecks, bad cell phone service and 'the end of the earth'.  Ok, so there may be a few rednecks, you will most likely lose a bar or two of service once your turn at the 4 way stop in Clements, and when driving into the 7th you may feel like you're going to the end of the earth, but that isn't what defines this one of a kind area.  It's the kind and caring people with old school ways about them, and the natural beauty that jumps out at your know matter where you turn.  The 7D is not only a beautiful place to live and raise a family, but it's a lifestyle as well.  You learn to appreciate the culture that St. Mary's County was founded on, and the slower speed of life which many of the residents still try and uphold.  So next time your tempted to make a crass joke about the 7th and the people who live in it, look around and ask yourself if you're lucky enough to be surrounded by the beauty and peace that they are: