Honeymoon Day 1

Well, we started in the early morning hours in Indianapolis. I was exhausted but we did get to sleep on a sleep number bed and i think that I'm in love....with the bed that is. I already know that I'm in love with my wonderful husband. I digress again. We took off from Indy and then headed to Cleveland and finally Ft. Lauderdale finally North Eleuthra and then Harbour Island.

When we arrived we picked up our golf cart and ventured out into the island, figuring out what there was to see and do, but we weren't really all that sure what we would find.

We met Thomassa, our housekeeper and went to the Piggly Wiggly to get groceries. Thomassa was super nice and promised to come back and bring us a pie. We were in love with her instantly!

We explored, found Angela's Starfish for dinner and took some incredible pictures of the sun setting with our new Nikon D5000 camera and some lens the guy talked us into buying. I had Conch fritters, he had chicken breast and fries. LOL. I laughed we're in the islands and I hate seafood and he's having chicken! ha!!!

Here's some pictures of the sunset and our exploration:

Here comes the Bride....

Well, kids, it happened. I said, yes, then "I do." It was perfect and wonderful in more ways than I could have ever imagined. I'm so lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life. Everyone came together and made this the best day of my life to this point. I'm so very lucky. I will say that time and time again because truly I am.

Tom and I have surrounded ourselves by some highly qualified friends. He always asks me why I do this or how does this happen and I just tell him it's because I only surround myself with good people. I don't let others bring me down. I don't allow others in my life that might bring me down. It's just better that way.

So now Tom and I are on our honeymoon in wonderful and beautiful Harbour Island...otherwise known as Paradise. It is amazing here. Minus the power cutting out for about an hour at a time here and there other than that it's simply wonderful. We had a delicious meal of lobster and grouper last night for an arm and a leg but it was worth every penny. This island is small. Only about 3.5miles x 1 mile. It's great. Totally relaxing and well worth it.

I do miss my baby boy, who has been such a wonderful child throughout all of this. He has been an angel. I also miss my other kids. They are so deserving of a great life and I intend to help them see all of life's possibilities. Nothing is too big or too small that they might not accomplish it.

p.s. I would have never gotten through all of this without my mom and my aunt Janell. They are amazing ladies and I'm so lucky to have them.

oh and p.p.s. for those wondering what my new name is....that's easy, Leah Janell Guffey Banister.

Testing

Just tearing out the new blogging feature from my iPhone! I love this.

Under 2 weeks

Well, in just a few short weeks I'll be married and I'll then be able to show you a lot of the pictures from the wedding. I've got a ton of people to think and I'm looking forward to the rest of my life. Things have been extremely different and I'm grateful for that. It's amazing how much a man and his children could change my entire life but it's not been all bad or all scary.

You see, I have a problem not being completely in control and completely the one doing it all by myself and this is just not that way. He wants to help and he's good help. However, sometimes he's just not all that certain how to help. He is good though. I love him and can't ask for anything better. He may not be perfect but he is perfect for me.

Happy Father's Day, baby.

Bachelorette

Well, hmmmmm not sure where on earth to start. I'm crazy busy with wedding plans, Drexel in school and just life in general. Summer is coming and that makes us very busy around the Guffey Weanie Wagon. We're very excited to have a few new helpers this year including Austin. I think he's going to do GREAT! He's very anxious and he's going to soon learn what hard work is. It's not easy but it is so much fun too.

I had the first of two showers this past weekend. I had a great time and am glad to be so fortunate to know so many people who love us so much. This was mostly family and long time family friends. My, ok OUR Aunt Janell and cousin Teri put the shower together and we got some really nice things. I'm so excited to have them in the cupboards and writing the thank yous. We are very blessed as a couple and fortunate to have friends who have been around our families for our entire lives. I met my new aunts and am anxious to start the next chapter in my life.

I have bought my wedding gown, which I'm going to trash after the ceremony (I'l write more about that another time) and then I'l be happy to post pictures. Until then you will just have to take my word for it. It's beautiful and I can't wait to walk down the aisle. We are going with a very patriotic 4th of July Theme. Here's the tiara my cousin and aunt bought for me.


After all the shower festivities and getting the dress fitted and Hollie falling out the front door we made our way to Indiana to see Haylei at her Junior Prom. She was gorgeous and made the Queens Court. Here she is with her daddy.

We did have a nice time. I drove part of the way home and he did most of the driving until his eyes gave out.

We are ready for the Springfield Mile. I'll have more next week. Stay tuned.