NOW BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER, I know what you're thinking...
Yes I know. I am not.
However, I will be eventually and I am one of those people who likes to be prepared for future events. The Mom's Meet Wow Summit was a great event to prepare myself for future motherhood (Which will hopefully be in 2-3 years ;) ).
The conference was for like minded lady's and moms who are passionate about raising their families the natural and healthy way.

And if you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I am all for being healthy and natural!

There were tons of great speakers, awesome sponsors who showered us with tons of free products and samples, and a great atmosphere.

I'm going to try to simplify the weekend with some of my highlights.

This Saturday will mark 2 years since I started dating my husband and the 23rd of November will mark 1 year of being married to him. Last year, around this time, I wrote a sweet post to my husband and I would like to do that again.


Dear Stephen,
Thank you for your love. Thank you for working so hard for us so that we can have nice things and healthy food for our table. Thank you for letting me cry and express my feelings (a lot) a month into our marriage, as I was overwhelmed. Thank you for being honest with me even though sometimes I don't want to hear it. Thank you for eating (even though you protest) the secret Tofu I substitute for Ricotta Cheese in my lasagna. Thank you for bringing me home flowers when I'm not suspecting. Thank you for making me laugh. Thank you letting me talk your ear off when the lights are off and we are in bed (even though I know you fall asleep after a while). Thank you for making me laugh and always trying to make me smile. Thank you for your support and trusting heart when I feel God is leading myself or us somewhere. Thank you for believing with me that God can provide. Thank you (even though you complain) for putting my dishes in the dishwasher and putting them away when they are clean. Thank you for putting up with my need to Google every illness I have and have been going through. Thank you for telling me it will be ok, especially these past couple months when my body has taken a beating. Thank you for buying us Disney passes ;)
And most of all. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and with all your heart.

5 words I will never say again when attempting a DIY project that requires a lot's of time and patience.
Back in May, I figured it was about time to paint/stain a side table we had bought at yard sale. After gathering the supplies I started sanding down the table. Soon after, I realized that I did not need to sand the table down to much so my hopes of an easy project were high.
Then, I started the staining and I realized I wasn't as prepared as I wanted to be. I forgot gloves and an appropriate staining brush. As the Florida heat set in I got more and more frustrated and finally gave up. Went stompping into our house yelling "Next time I going to just pay for a table that is already finished, Ugh!"
Plus I am a wimp and will not work or do anything outside in the hot florida summer heat.

Fast forward to almost 4 months later and now that heat and humidity are gone and I have gathered the right tools to finish the job. With some great gloves and an appropriate staining brush, I was able to put on the final coat without feeling defeated and sweaty in just a couple of days.

Now, this probably is a very minor project for some of my readers. However, I found out I have no patience for even a simple project like refurnishing a side table. Making sure all the nooks and crannies of the table were covered was quite daunting and too tedious for me.
It isn't perfect but I am proud of it.

... Being an Adult.
1. Paying bills: Granted I knew this one was in my future but it doesn't make it any less annoying.
2. Remembering to Pay Bills : My husband and I's conversations go something like this

Because the fall in Florida is so mild and warm, I thought I'd take a jab at a fall garden this year.
There isn't a lot you can plant in the fall. However, many of the things we like to eat, such as squash and zucchini, grow well in the fall here in Florida. (or at least thats what I read;))
I am super excited to have found Spaghetti Squash seeds. As long as the nasty garden bugs stay away from eating my plants, I should have some nice sized Spaghetti Squash this year. Yay!
I think Spaghetti Squash is one of Gods gift to mankind. If you have not tried it yet you have not lived.