OMGosh! I have so much to say. As usual, I will be all over the
map. Lee & I went on vacation ~ the same vacation we have taken every
summer since starting DD. We stayed in a nice trailorminium for 12 days at a
gorgeous campground on the beach. It has become one of my favorite getaways
that we do each year. I think why I it like so much is, the fact it is just the
two of us, spending quality time together.
We spend most of our time laying & walking on the beach. This
time I didn’t go in the water as much, the huge sea rays kind of ruined it for
me. While we are there, we go out and eat~fresh seafood which is a must. We also
rode bikes, listened to music, met some people from different parts of the
country, and (one of my favorite things to do) go listen to live music &
dance. The best part, it is just us doing things we enjoy together. I honestly
think this getaway is something Lee does for me. He loves the beach as much as
I do, but I am sure he would like to play a lil more golf or fish. He did play golf and we did hang out with some
family & friends a couple of the days, I mean we have to watch SEC football
and who better to watch with than rival fans? LOL!
During this trip my sister was having a Party (White Party), you
never want to miss a Party in our family. We can really throw a Party. The
night before Lee & I went out dancing needless to say I had a blast but
also a bit too much to drink. The next day I don’t think I even started moving
until noon, I certainly didn’t want to attend a Party, but I knew I had to be
there. Driving there I said, “Let’s not stay too long, she won’t miss us,
really there will be many people there. Lee just said, “We will see”.
When we arrive, I notice there were cars all up and down the
street. I got out of the car and my sister opened her front door (I have never
walked through the front door). She had black on cute little number~ but it’s
black. I said, “You have black on!” She said, “You want to know why?” at that
point, Lee steps up takes my hand and said “I have been planning this with your
sister for a year” I can’t remember all he said, what did register was “We are
renewing our vows” as my sister handed me the most beautiful bouquet. I was
shocked stunned speechless (rarely happens) My sister then walks out the back
door. Lee kissed me and said, “I love you” took my hand and we walked out the
side door. The first thing I saw was a beautiful table with flowers and a
picture of our wedding. Next to that table was my wedding dress on a mannequin.
WOW!
Lee led me out to the backyard, the tears were just streaming
down my face and I couldn’t make them stop. There was a band playing music as
we walk as well. It was beautiful I honestly did not really see anyone standing
it was all such a blur. We walked up to a beautiful arch decorated with
flowers. There stood a pastor (do we even know a pastor anymore). It was
incredible. After we were almost done renewing our vows, the pastor asked us to
remove our wedding rings. I am a lil confused but then OMGosh Lee pulled a box
out of his pocket. I didn’t mean for it to come out so loudly but “You got me a
NEW ring???” came flying out at top
volume. YES he did and damn is it beautiful! After we kissed, I turn around to
see my family & friends.
We drank, we danced, and we have a beautiful “renewal” cake. There
were toasts, and presents as well. It was just like a real wedding and he did
this for me… for us. I know there is no way he could have done this without all
of the help of my lil sister. I am the luckiest woman in the world.
I cannot express how much this meant to me. I just can’t find
the words. All of the work, planning, the love, that went into this beautiful
ceremony. To be able to keep me in the total dark that is a feat in itself. I
am never surprised, I always figure things out, well not this time. I love this
man of mine so much. I love that he is who he is. I love that he shows me what
I mean to him. I love he is not afraid to show his Romantic side and sensitive
side. I love that he is mine and I am so grateful ~ even if he does sp*** my
a$$ every now and then. LOL!
I just want to sing that song “Ain’t No Other Man”
