Always a Bride. 2nd Honeymoon Ideas!

I love weddings and all things bridal. I love romance novels and movies that are romantic comedies.

My favorite television shows are those around weddings. I love Say Yes to the Dress. David Tutera's My Fair Wedding and Four Weddings. I don't like Bridezillas. Needless to say I'm a hopeless romantic.

 



 

Hubby and I will be married for 23 years this coming November. Yeah!

After the hellacious year that we've had with hubby being hospitalized with a stroke on New Years and the number of follow up appointments with doctors he and I have endured I decided to celebrate New Year 2014 in a big way. We've also dealt with a hormonal teenager son and moody teenager daughter so they won't be celebrating with us. I asked hubby and he said go for it. So I did.

I booked a cruise for just hubby and I which leaves right after Christmas and travels over New Years Eve. Squeal. Yes, I feel a little bit guilty about leaving the teens right after Christmas but hey they will hang out with the cousins or their grandparents.

Details of the destination and ports of call to follow.

Anyway, right now I am in full fantasy planning stages. I am not currently purchasing clothes because I plan to lose a few pounds and don't want to make it okay to stay big by buying new stuff in my current size. I hope to be down at least a size or so. I am on a strict diet of protein and vegetables.



That being said I've decided to pick up a few cute honeymoon things to take along for the cruise. I had  a great time planning my vows renewal cruise in 2011. This time we won't do the vow renewal but we will do the honeymoon.

Items I've decided to invest in these custom items from etsy.com:

This robe is one size fits all. I'm going to ask the seller for measurements.

One more thing, I love these Ugg boots. They are called I do  Coquette and they come in white shimmer. I think these would be perfect for wearing on the plane and on cool mornings on my veranda. Last year I missed my comfy sheepskin slippers.

More details about Mrs. P.A. Moore's 2nd honeymoon to follow.

 

Looking Back at September 2013!

September was a busy month for me. I've managed to get something accomplished in each of the categories I set out to address for this years goals.

 

Socialize

Went to movie with hubby to see The Butler. Great movie.

Had one girls night out with two women from work.

Attended 3 weeks of bible study.

Took mom to her favorite thrift shop.

Took mom to a tea party at the Pardee House in Oakland.

 

Save

Put a gift on layaway for kids for Christmas. All part of my master plan to not run up debt.

Listed one item on ebay. Goal is to list 4 more by the end of the weekend.

 

Study

Just finished doing a preliminary read for Wild Rose Press

 

Beauty Stuff

Got hair braided in cute Ghana cornrow braids.

Started walking daily with a co-worker.

Manicure Pedicure with sparkle orange polish.

Completed 9 days so far of low carb diet. It is the only diet that makes me feel "well".

 

 

Wish List for October

 

October is my birthday month!

 

My goals are to continue with my eating plan.

Lose 10+ pounds.

List 25 items to sell on ebay.

Celebrate my birthday.

Go on at least one date with hubby.

 

 

 

 



Looking back at August!

 

The last official month of Summer ended with a bang!

 

Managed to get a bunch of stuff accomplished.

 

Got my kids registered and started in High School.

Read one book and wrote review on romantic suspense for publisher that I do preliminary reads for.

 

Hosted extended family for a weekend.

Hosted in laws and supported hubby for family reunion.

Welcomed college age daughter home from college for the weekend.

Ordered tee shirts for family reunion.

Purchased supplies for reunion.

Purchased food for reunion.

Packed and carried stuff to reunion site.

Cooked hot dogs and hamburgers at reunion.

Cleaned up picnic site.

Posed for pictures at site.

Decorated site.

Posted pictures on Facebook site.

 

Paid off credit cards, car loan and a few random bills.

Planned New Years Eve vacation for hubby and I.

Daughter to orthodontist appointment for new braces. Paid off braces.

 

Welcomed hubby home from a weeklong business trip.

 

Added one Big Baby Bratz doll to my collection.

 

Enjoyed Labor Day weekend with family at Mom and Dad's house.

 

Pedicure with hubby. Lunch date with hubby.

Hair appointment for new natural hair style. It didn't last.

 

September Wishlist!

 

Save money. Stick to budget.

Exercise.

Lose 5 pounds.

Read at least 2 books.

Write outline for a new novel.

List some stuff on ebay to sell.