Ten Thankfuls Bringing it Together...

I know this one sounds a little weird but I think it helps me stay grounded.  I am thankful that no matter what blessings are bestowed upon our lives I will never forget the obstacles and things that I have overcome.  I am thankful for the ability to look to my past because it will help me tread forward.

As for my other "Thankfuls" since tomorrow is officially Thanksgiving I will go a head a list them:

#5 I am thankful for my job.  Now if you know me personally then you know I can really be ready to be done with work but nonetheless I am so thankful for the opportunity to have a job...especially in this economy.

#6 Creative Ability, yes I said it  I am thankful that I am good and crafty with my hands..no seriously I would probably go insane if I could not use my hands to make things.

#7 Readers-  I know over 2013 I have been off and on, then mostly off again when it comes to posting frequently.  But to those loyal readers I am truly thankful for you!  So hats off to you and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

#8 Me Time!  Yes I am truly one of those people who appreciate those stolen moments to myself....when  I can curl up with my glass of wine and clean out my DVR...lately those moments don't happen as often as I like but when I get them they are golden.

#9 Technology I know this seems like a weird thing to be thankful for but when you live in a different city than your immediate family and close friends cell phones, face time, facebook, and other things seem to some how save your world and I am truly thankful for it.

#10 R&B Music - I mean come on!  There is nothing like hearing someone sing (in my case most of the time it is Beyonce) the soundtrack of your life.  Good music touches me, it makes me feel good. Yep i am pretty thankful for.

So that sums up my Ten Thankfuls!

Ten Thankfuls # 3 My Friends

Good friends are hard to come by.  I am not just talking about someone you love to have a good time with I am talking about a great friend you have been trough the trenches with.  I am blessed to say I have a number of friends whom I am extremely close to and have been in my corner.  I just wanted to take this moment and shout out some of my best friends.  I am truly thankful for you!

Ten Thankfuls #2 My Family

Of course this photo only captures a snippet of my family (and extended family) but you get my drift!  Family is super important and I love mines dearly (taking the good with the bad lol).  It's pretty much one of those things that are a given.  I happen to be surrounded by people who love and truly support me and that is why I am thankful for them.

Brooks Wedding Recap Series: The Bridal Party

So I know last week I said that I had the best bridesmaid in the universe and this week I am still sticking with it.  Our entire wedding party (even our hosts/hostesses) were the absolute best.  They were a complete ball of energy and since we wanted our day to feel like a giant party their energy made our day exactly what we wanted...memorable.

The Wedding Party:  The Ladies and Gents...

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Our Wedding Party:  Parent's and Children....

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Once again I have to give all of the thanks and credit to our amazing wedding photographer Raquita at Pinxit Photography she was the absolute best!  You can check out her website here: Pinxit Photography

Ten Thankfuls #1 My Husband

So its vastly approaching that time of year again.  The time when we all reflect on things we are thankful for.  So this year I decided that I would do some posts on ten things, people, places I am thankful for.  So for day 1 of this challenge I am thankful for my loving, sexy, considered, amazing husband.  True love is hard to find and I wake up and look at him sleeping each morning and I honestly have to thank God for this blessing he has sent me.

So what are ten things you are thankful for??? Please feel free to share them.

Brooks Wedding Recap Series: Getting Ready

Sooo I am finally taking the time to start the recap series of our big day.  June 8, 2013 was filled with so many emotions.  Joy and and love filled the air as all of our family and friends traveled from near and far to celebrate the union of Mario and I.

Getting Ready: Guys

First, let me say the week the guys had in St. Louis leading up to the wedding was something completely different than that of which the girls had.  The guys days before the wedding consisted of partying, playing around and having a good time.  I mean even in the hours before the wedding they were enjoying themselves.

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Getting Ready: Girls

Now the week the girls had in St. Louis leading up until the wedding was completely different than what the guys experienced.  While we had our share of laughs and funny moments my girls were spending late nights and extremely early mornings running errands, putting bags together, and since I was such a hands on bride a lot of time went to setting up the Rehearsal Dinner Space, Ceremony, and Reception sites.   While we were running around trying not to stress out I still found the time to have an emotional breakdown while preparing for the wedding lol this came the day of while handing out my bridesmaid gifts. Let me just say I hands down had the BEST bridal party ever.  They were all very dedicated and supportive during my wedding experience.

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Getting Ready: Random Blissful Moments

So there were sooo many moments the worlds best photographer Raquita Henderson at Pinxit Photography captured while we were getting ready  I chose to highlight some of my favorites below.

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Now I know I mentioned this earlier but I have to give credit to my wonderful wedding photographer Raquita Henderson at Pinxit Photography for all of these photos.  She was such an amazing patient person and I am so thankful we found her to capture our special day

Up next:  posts on the Rehearsal Dinner and The Ceremony...