Relationship Blog

Our Officiant, Judith L Guash has a new blog about about her services and all the details! I was flattered when she asked to use one of our family pictures that we had taken right before Christmas. 

Hazelnut Photography

Her recent post is about "Keeping Your Relationship Alive, While Planning a Wedding." It feels just like yesterday we (Husband and I) were sitting in her living room and going over our ceremony. She asked us many questions and then asked, "Have you practiced your kiss?" We looked at each other like "what?" Oh, she was serious too! We thought about it and came to the conclusion that we must figure out what and how we want to do this! Her last comment to us that day was more of a recommendation. "Now, go out to dinner tonight and do not speak one word about this wedding!"  I laughed...and that night I caught myself like three times starting to chat about our big day! It was soo hard to do! 

If you have a minute click on over and check her new blog out! Especially if you are in the stages of planning your big day! 

Lovely-Unique Weddings Blog

Woman to Woman Conversation

I wanted to share with you a book that I purchased at our "Weekend to Remember" a couple weeks ago. The book is called, For Woman Only. Why? Well...Shaunti Feldhahn the author, really breaks the relationship down...This book discusses why your husband reacts a certain way...what is going on in his mind...and those things we just don't get! It is a woman to woman conversation. I just finished reading..and this will be one of those books that I will keep forever and probably read over and over again throughout our marriage.

"Ready for an eye-opener? A mountain of meaningful information for any woman wanting to understand men at a profound level."

— Les and Leslie Parrott, Seattle Pacific University, authors of Love Talk

Shaunti Feldhahn also has books for the guys!! "For Men Only" and many others...take a peak at her website. The Fiance is half way thru his book! The books are short..and to the point...I didn't even have to ask him to read it...which is a very good sign :)

Family Life Conference

Last Friday the Fiance and I took off to Woodland Hills for a weekend conference to focus on our relationship and the preparation for marriage. I heard from a friend a while back about how much they enjoyed it and how they make it a point every year to go to refocus on their marriage.
What conference am I talking about? It is called a "Weekend to Remember," hosted by Family Life. Now, as you head over to the site..please keep in mind you don't have to be married to attend...nor engaged. The conference was actually started for people thinking about getting married. There were about 500 people in atttendance...and about 15% of us were not married.

We didn't feel out of place...infact we were commended for coming...and it was nice to talk to other couples in our situation...preparing for marriage and finding our oneness. It was also nice to chat with couples with many years of experience.... over all it was a refreshing weekend.

At the end of todays session...they had all the married couples stand up...face one another and renew their vows...I must say..this was such a touching moment...We left today feeling closer...and understanding the clearer message of marriage. Oh, and exhausted! So much wonderful info!

If you are thinking this might be something that interests you....send me a message...I'd love to share!! We also left with tons of valuable books to read! I will share more later!

I had to add a pic! From our trip last summer in Mexico!! Take me there!!