Shopaholic in Alabama

My how time flies when you are having fun! Today, the DH and I celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. Even I can't believe it's been that long - where does the time go? We started dating in 1992 (20 years ago!) and were married on this day in 1994. I can't imagine my life with anyone else.  There are no big celebration plans today. We both have to work (ugh) all week. However, I am working on a trip to the DC area in December...fingers crossed! Hope you have a wonderful Monday! 

Today, my parents are celebrating their 44th Wedding Anniversary. Please join me in wishing them a Happy Anniversary! I'm so proud of my parents and the example they have set for me and my sister. Never in my life - not once, not even for a moment - have I doubted that my parents are in love and will be together for the rest of their lives.  That's such a rare partnership in today's society, and one worthy of celebration.  Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad! 

What were you doing seventeen years ago today, October 22, 1994? I was getting my hair done, of course...in preparation for my wedding!  On this day in history, I married my best friend (affectionately known around these parts as the "DH"). I feel so blessed to be married to this man, and have never known it more than I do this year, on this anniversary. My BFF has been going through a breakup of her 19 year marriage, and my heart is broken for her and her family. While the DH and I are by no means perfect (who is?), I have no doubt that we will grow old together.  Not to mention, who else would support my shopping habits? :-)  I wanted to share some hilarious pictures of us through the years, please don't laugh too hard. There are some rather unfortunate hair and fashion moments going on in a few of these... Southern Caribbean Cruise, 1996. Holiday Party at my parent's house, 1997. (My friend and hairdresser Phillip called us "Snooki and Paulie D ...

Happy Monday, Shopaholics! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! On October 22, 1994 my life changed forever. DH and I were married in a traditional ceremony in Mobile, AL. We celebrated our reception at the Richards DAR House in downtown Mobile and honeymooned on a cruise. Cute, huh? The above photo  was taken at our wedding reception. My scanner isn't working, so I had to take a photo of a photo - hence the bad picture quality. I wish you could see it better. Last Friday we celebrated our 16th anniversary, which began with this delivery... Did you notice the sand dollars attached to the red ribbon? What else could you expect from a florist named "Flowers By The Shore"? :-) We spent the entire afternoon at the beach, enjoying a nice relaxing afternoon and talking for hours. Amazing to me how time flies, some things change...but thankfully others stay the same. I am blessed with a DH who also loves the beach! After the beach we went out to dinner at Louisiana Lagnia...