When You Wish Upon A Star...

Dreams do come true and fairy tales can really happen! Pete and I were engaged on May 28, 2011 at Walt Disney World’s, Magic Kingdom. It was an amazing and magical engagement and something I felt could only happen in a dream! Here are the details for all to read, starting with the actual engagement but followed by some events leading up to the engagement.

May 28, 2011
Pete and I started our day at The Magic Kingdom around 9am on Saturday morning. Bette (Pete’s Mom’s College Best Friend) and her husband George picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the park. Bette came into the park with us “to ensure we got in ok with her employee passes”. I did not think anything of Bette coming into the park with us, as she and Pete have been planning this vacation for us together since Bette works at Walt Disney World. Little did I know, there was a lot more than “planning a vacation” going on and also that Bette was in the park that day to help make my engagement the most amazing event in my life. Pete and I spent from about 9am until 4:30pm riding all the rides at the Magic Kingdom and enjoying our time together. I told him multiple times during the day, “this is the greatest trip ever; I am having so much fun”. He would just smile and say “it’s not over yet”! We got tired in the afternoon heat and had rode almost everything, so I suggested we go ride the monorail one time around to have some seat time. (Side Note: I have always loved the monorail since I was a little girl). We decided to stop at the Polynesian Resort for a “Frozen Drink” because we were hot and tired. From there we went over to Epcot to see what we could ride there. Pete was all for the Epcot plan but was adamant that we return back to the Magic Kingdom before 9pm because we had reservations at the “Wishes Dessert Party” at the Tomorrow Land Terrace for the evening fireworks.

Evening May 28th – The Actual Engagement
We got in line for the “Dessert Party” around 9:10pm and were shown to our seat. I didn’t think anything of it, but we were sat in the front row of the terrace with the best view of Cinderella’s Castle. Pete went to the bathroom as we had been drinking tons of water all day and returned. Pete said “we sure needed to thank Bette for getting us such great seats”, I agreed! We got in line for our desserts, at which point Pete says “I think we should only get a few things and try them to see what we like because we can always come back for more”. I didn’t listen to a word he said, I got everything I wanted and proceeded to eat them all when we got back to our seat! Right about the 5 minute “warning” telling us the fireworks would be beginning, my engagement began! The manager, Daniel, of the Tomorrow Land Terrace came around from behind me with a pillow made from flowers, lace, ribbon, and pearls. On this “pillow” was Cinderella’s Glass Slipper, a Princess Tiara and attached to it was a card that read “Miss Jami Moss”. At this point I did what I never thought I would, I started bawling hysterically! I said over and over “Oh My God, Oh My God, Oh My God”! Pete asked me a couple of times to “open the card” and I kept saying, “I can’t, I’m trying, Oh My God”! I think Pete got tired of waiting because at this point he got down on one knee and said “Will You Marry Me?”, I of course screamed “YES!” and he proceeded to put the ring on my finger. After what felt like forever, I was able to calm down enough to open the card; it read on the front cover “You’ve Been Your Parents Princess for 28 Years…” and on the inside read “And Now…” and this is the part where he was going to ask me to be his princess but I ruined that little speech! The entire terrace clapped for us when I said “yes”! During all of this, we had a Disney Photographer taking pictures, so there are many shots coming of my hysterical face. They then brought us a “Special Dessert Platter” with our names Jami & Peter in chocolate syrup, two crème brulee’s, many chocolate covered strawberries, and chocolate Cinderella slippers. The manager brought us special “Wedding Themed” Mickey and Minnie Mouse Ears! I opened the bag that came with the flowers and in it was a photo of Mickey and Minnie congratulating us on our engagement. I forgot to mention above I had forgotten my cell phone in the hotel on Saturday so I was unable to call anyone to tell them that “I was engaged” but that was ok because Pete had already taken care of most of the people who hadn’t already known for months! I did call my parents though to tell them, “I feel SO special, that is was the BEST day of my life, and that the proposal was something you see in the movies”! The fireworks started about the time that all of this was really sinking in and we were able to sit there and enjoy the moment. After the fireworks presentation the photographer had waited around to take more photos of us in front of the castle. Bette was still in the park and joined us at this point to give us “Just Engaged” pins so we headed to watch the Spectra Magic Electric Parade with her. Since Pete and I were both wearing our “Just Engaged” Pins and Mouse Ears, many of the characters riding on the floats noticed and congratulated us on our engagement! I truly felt like the most special person for a while! It was the greatest day of my life and I could not have asked for a more romantic and perfect way to be asked to marry the love of my life and my best friend! Pete’s mom came into town and we were able to celebrate with her all day Sunday!

May 28, 2011 will always and forever be very special to us both. I grew up going to Disney World almost every year with my family. As a little girl this engagement was something I always thought I could only dream of but my dreams and wishes came true. Disney World is my favorite place on earth and it was so special to me that Pete would ask me to spend the rest of my life with him there. We will be able to take our children to Disney and point at the terrace and say “That’s where Daddy asked Mommy to marry him”. I truly am living a Fairytale and I have found my Prince Charming. I have never felt so special in my life! Getting engaged has to be one of the most exhilarating feelings I have ever felt. I wake up happy, spend the day grinning, and when I do sleep, I go to sleep happy! I am excited about my future with Pete; I know we will be more than happy.

Many have asked if I knew I was going to get engaged at Disney World. Let me ensure you that had I known I was getting engaged I definitely would not have been wearing a Baseball Hat and a Polo Shirt! My outfit was border line awful! I also had about 13 hours of sweat on my body…I was a “Hot Mess”. Good thing Pete loves me for me! Pete did drop a few subtle hints that I obviously never picked up on, he asked about 2 weeks ago if I really planned on wearing a hat, at which I responded “Yes! It takes me way too long to do my hair”. Pete also gave me a gift card to go shopping for Disney Outfits and I bought myself nothing but did buy him two outfits! He tried, I didn’t pick up on his hints, and thus I will always laugh when I look at our pictures. Oh well, at least I can plan to look gorgeous on our wedding day!

Pete has been planning this engagement since January with Bette. A lot of time and thought went into the engagement and I am very lucky to have someone as romantic as him. It was funny to learn he asked my parents and also bought the ring back in February. I swore he still had not bought it last week and just knew I would know when he did finally buy it. My parents have had the ring in their safe since then so I would not come across it. A lot of other people also knew this was going to happen and never once let on while talking to me that they had the slightest clue! I have some good “Secret Keeping” friends! I am very glad I didn’t know I feel like it made it all the more special!

I am really looking forward to planning our wedding. Pete has already mentioned some ideas and things he’d like so I am overly thrilled that he seems to be excited as well! We do not have a date as of now. We do know that we plan on getting married on the water in the Destin area. We decided we will set a date this summer after I receive all of my school schedules. The event will be casual and very fun! For now, I plan on enjoying my engagement as I do not see the happiness and smile fading from my face anytime soon. I have been truly blessed with an amazing fiancé and look forward to spending the rest of my life with him. I could not ask for more.

My Dreams Came True…
I am Living a Fairytale…

Now from Pete’s perspective and what he had been doing the last months. Since he decided we were going to Disney he knew this was when it was going to happen. First thing, ask the parents. He asked my parents in February and then on to the next thing. The ring. He bought the ring without me knowing it and only saw it for a brief moment at the store before he had my parents pick it up and put it in the safety deposit box. He started planning with Bette in mid January so all details were complete as he is detailed oriented. Bette and Pete tossed around ideas and he knew he wanted to do it by the fireworks so chose the option at the terrace. Hotel was booked, reservations were made for fireworks and now he needed something as a theme for the proposal. He came up with the princess theme and Bette helped him find some options. He picked the arrangement from Disney Floral as it would give him the princess theme and lead into the actual proposal. He exchanged probably 75 emails with Bette over the months and had her help paint the picture since he couldn’t really remember the last time he was at Disney. Bette took pictures from where you enter the park all the way to where the terrace is and the view of the castle. He picked out where we needed to sit to have the best view and be the farthest from where they would come when bringing the arrangement. This would ensure I would not see it coming. As the trip came closer Pete asked my mom to help throw me off even more and put things in my mind that it really wasn’t going to happen. He had her casually bring up that I had not asked for their permission and that really annoyed me. Time to leave for the trip and Pete made sure that since he could not get away to make sure everything fell into place he would have Bette follow up. The arrangement would be delivered from Disney Floral to the Magic Kingdom but they would not deliver it to the terrace so Bette was in charge of the delivery. She went to where it was to be delivered at noon and they said it would not be ready till 5pm. She went to the terrace area to speak with the manager for all Pete’s requests and he would not be in until 5pm. Pete checked his phone throughout the day and also texted Mandi, Ang and Meg Leb the news since I left my phone and was cut off from the world. At this point, most people knew and I still had no idea. Bette checked in with Pete at 5:30pm on our way to Epcot and Pete just made it sound like his mom arrived. The arrangement was ready and Bette said it looked even better in person and that the manager was on board and would do everything he can to make it special. The manager said they would put a photo pass photographer in the area to make it look normal and when it happened she would be solely for us. We made it back from Epcot at 8:15pm and were able to ride one final ride before our reservations. Before we checked in I went to the bathroom as Pete spoke to Bette on the phone warning her that I was headed her way. Pete was to meet Bette at the bathrooms to get the ring and any final info. We checked in and sat down. That’s when Pete went to the bathroom. He met with Bette and spoke to Daniel the manager to ensure everyone was on the same page and get the ring from Bette. And then it happened.

From both of us, we will never be able to thank Bette for the hard work and time she put into this amazing proposal but we hope she knows how much she truly means to us and how thankful we truly are. We hope someday to be able to repay her for everything; she’s truly touched our lives.

The fairytale is not over yet…more to come!!!

Day 30 – A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days

30 Days of Blogging done...I think I only missed one day of blogging and quickly made up for it the next day!  This is me on my way to work this morning.  I typically laugh at anyone who takes a picture of themselves driving down the road, actually I laugh at you no matter where you are if you take that cheesy photo of yourself, just have someone do it for you!  But I fell victim to "Cheesy Self Photo" today.  I knew I needed a "Photograph of myself" today and since I work with 3 men who would honestly fall out of their chairs laughing if I asked them to take my picture, this was my only choice.  At least I have my seat belt on...Safety First!

Three Good Things That Have Happened in the Last 30 Days...

1.  I went to see Cirque du Soilei

2.  I saw Kenny Chesney in Concert

3.  My Aunt Polly came to visit

This past 30 days has been fun!  I can't say I loved the topics or even cared to answer them all but it was nice to have a reason to blog everyday and sometimes about things other than myself.  I told Pete this morning I am sad it's over...now what will I blog about and when will I find the time?  I'll probably go back to complaining about school, Alabama, or something else predictable.  I may try another challenge if I can find one without the same topics.  For now though, thanks for reading the past 30 days!  If you have suggestions on a challenge or topics feel free to mention them, I'll probably take you up on them.  I leave for my Disney Vacation on Friday so I'll try and update you after.  Enjoyed the 30 Days, So long for now!

Day 29 – Something You Could Never Get Tired of Doing.

In answer to this, I could say going to Disney World but I think I've already exhausted the Disney World topic and people want to read about something different. 

There are many things I enjoy doing that I don't ever see myself getting tired of.  A few of these...

For starters, I enjoy going shopping.  I don't like to shop for everything though, I hate shopping for bathing suits and jeans, mainly because I have such an awkward body shape.  But I LOVE to shop for dresses and I never get tired of that.  I could probably buy a new dress everyday for a year and still get excited about the dress itself as well as the trip to pick it out. 

I will never get tired of going to the beach/pool and relaxing in the sun on a gorgeous spring day.  I can just lay there in the sun for hours and never get tired of it. 

Going to visit my parents is one of those things too that I don't ever see myself getting tired of.  I love spending time with family and especially my parents.  It probably helps that they live in a Beach Town as beautiful as Destin, but I'd honestly probably visit them anywhere.  Even when I visit and do not do a single thing I enjoy the visit! 

I am a planner...a planner of all things!  I enjoy planning parties, trips, weekend plans, weddings, anything you name it, I'll plan it.  I come by it naturally, my mom and Aunt Polly are the same way.  They've done it my whole life and though sometimes they say they "are tired of planning it", I know they truly enjoy it. 

Last but not least, I will NEVER get tired of going to Disney World (really I couldn't NOT say it).  I went the first time when I was 3 years old.  I don't remember it other than by the pictures I have but I know that I will take my kids numerous times in their lives just like my parents did me.  We tried to count how many times I've been and I've probably been about 15 times.  When I was younger we had "Season Passes" so we went frequently.  I enjoy every single ride, some more now than I even did as a child.  I will be there in 4 days and thankfully got off on Friday so we can enjoy even more time together in Orlando. 

Day 28 – Your Favorite Movie.

Pretty Woman is my all time favorite movie.  I remember the first time I saw Pretty Woman, I was spending the night with my grandmother in Texas.  It was the first Rated-R movie I had ever seen and I felt pretty "cool" because my grandmother was allowing me to watch it with her.  I've watched it many many times since and always think of her.  Julia Roberts is one of my favorite actresses.

Day 27 – A Picture of You Last Year and Now and How Have you Changed Since Then?

Now

A Year Ago

It feels like a year ago was yesterday but then I think about all that has changed in the last year...A year ago, I had just moved to Mobile and moved in with Pete.  I was having a hard time adjusting and it didn't feel like home.  Now, we live in a house in Daphne together with our two dogs and this is definitely home.  I couldn't imagine not living as a family.  I feel completely at ease and happy with everything we have going for us. 

In the last year I've become much more domestic than ever before.  When I lived alone in Atlanta my idea of dinner was a sandwich or driving through Chick Fil A for a salad on my way home.  I rarely cooked anything, not because I couldn't, I just didn't want to spend the time doing it.  Now I cook about 4 times a week and  for the most part enjoy doing it.  I've learned to make my own recipes out of things we like, I also am good at feeding Pete a variety of meals each week.  I clean the house every Thursday or Friday afternoon.  I no longer hide my clean clothes in Vera Bradley bags, I actually fold them and put them away once they come out of the dryer.  Life is slower but it's been good for me.

A year ago I had no job...I was trying to finish A&P I and A&P II in the same semester and stressing every single day about finding a job.  Well I found the part time job I needed and I'll have been there a year in July.  I've learned more about insurance and investments than I ever thought I might. 

Physically I've changed.  My hair is the longest it's been since Middle School I believe and I have no plans of cutting it for now.  I find the occasional gray hair but quickly rip it out.  I am less tan because I vowed not to go to tanning beds anymore due to skin cancer running in the family.  I weigh about 5 lbs more which is awful but I go to the gym 4 times a week to work on it.  Physically I can't say a whole lot has changed though.

The past year of my life has been emotional but also one of the best years of my life and I look forward to this year and many years after that I plan on spending with my soul mate. 

Day Twenty Seven....

I am not avoiding the blog today but I need a current picture and I assume I will have one after the Kenny Chesney Concert I am going to in a few hours!  I have a cute outfit picked out so I'd like to use that as my "Picture of me now".  If it's too late when we get home tonight, I will post in the morning.  I have been filling out my Nursing Applications this morning and relaxing with the girls!  Now Pete and I are going to get some sun.  Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! 

Day 26 – A Photo of Somewhere You’ve Been To.

I wouldn't say I am "Well Traveled" but I have been to Walt Disney World may fair share of time!  It's my favorite place in the entire world.  I apologize for all of the posts about Disney, I am just so excited about the upcoming trip.  Steve told me this was me the other day...Jami is Too Excited to Sleep!  Less than 7 Days...Pete is now off on Friday, now the big decision...should I take off as well and us have one extra day at Disney?!  I hope everyone enjoys their weekend because I sure will.

Kudos about Everything

I wanted to take a moment out of the "30 Day Challenge" to just blog about me!!!  Great things are happening in my life and I feel like everyone should be part of it.  First of all, I am VERY thankful my moms "Heart Condition" turned out to be nothing life threatening and that all she needs is new medication, a little exercise, and a heart healthy diet.  I know we can make it through anything but I am thankful we can relax a little more for now.  I sure do love my mom.

It's summer time and Pete is all about planning fun and exciting things for us!  This weekend we are going to Kenny Chesney at The Wharf!  I have always been a huge Kenny fan and The Wharf is a wonderful venue because it's on the water.  I'll miss the typical Atlanta Concert Crew but I have to brag and say this venue beats HiFi Buys hands down.  I have a really cute outfit picked out already, complete with my boots so look forward to pictures.

We are down to 8 Days until our trip to Disney World.  This week Pete got another "Details Email"  and I read it from top to bottom.  I really believe this is going to be one of the greatest weekends of my life.  

I am pretty thrilled with myself today! I took the Math Compass Test this morning for my Bishop State Application.  I have been dreading this day since last September and tried every way I could to get out of the test.  I HATE Standardized Tests but I HATE math even more.  Pete sat down with me in the evenings this week and helped guide me through the Practice Test...Monday ended with me in tears telling him, myself, and my mom how stupid I am.  I felt defeated by the Practice Test and I honestly did not think I could get the grade I needed.  Pete kept reminding me to "Do the best I could and just relax".  I took the test this morning and much to my amazement, placed into the class I needed as well as the class level above.  I may not attend Bishop State but if I do I have to take a math class because they did not allow any of my prior math classes to transfer.  So thankfully I can still apply to Bishop State.  So next week I will take the TEAS Test for the second time just to see if I can bring my score up at all and then on Friday before I leave for Disney World, I will submit the complete Nursing School Applications to Bishop State and Faulkner...then I'll sit back and wait! 

Day Twenty Five – What’s In Your Purse?

Lucky for me my purse is actually clean and organized today.  On the typical day my purse is typically a mess because I throw all of my receipts in there and they crumble, get ripped, and create a junky mess.  But TODAY it's clean!  Here is a run down of what you can find today:

• Black Coach Wallet (Sorry No Cash)
• Vera Bradley Check Box (Checks with West Paces Atlanta Address...Nobody writes checks)
• Vera Bradley Small Change Purse with Digital Camera Inside
• Vera Bradley Small Cosmetic with Various "Personal, Cosmetic, Hygiene Products"
• 3 #2 Pencils (I took the ACT Math Test this morning)
• TI 36X Solar Calculator (ACT Math Test)
• Hair Brush 
• Comb
• Coupon Organizer
• Kleenex in a small plastic pouch

That's all folks!  I wish I had more MONEY in my purse...sadly that won't happen for 2 more years!  I'd be a large disappointment to a mugger.  I carry very nice purses, so I guess looks can be deceiving.  I've always said anyone who robs me is CRAZY because they really aren't going to find anything of worth in my home and in this case my purse.  Fingers Crossed I never have to worry about it either way.

Day 24 – A Photo of Something That Means A Lot to You.

"Something"..."Someone", Same Difference!  Pete means A LOT to me.  Besides my parents, he is probably my biggest supporter and my Best Friend.  I am lucky to be so blessed and also spoiled by Pete.  I never knew I could love someone so much and feel so much happiness until Pete.  We have fun doing anything and everything.  There is not a single dull moment in our lives.  My favorite thing to do is doing anything with Pete.  I love Pete Adams with all my heart! 

Day Twenty Three – 15 Facts About You

1.  My Favorite Color is Green, but I only have one green item hanging in my closet.
2.  I worry about everything obsessively.
3.  My boyfriend is Pete, I love him.
4.  I am afraid of touching the ocean, bay, and lake floors.
5.  I have OCD and it effects A LOT of things (Hair, Organization, Cleanliness, etc).
6.  My mom is my best friend, I talk to her multiple times everyday.
7.  I got an "A" in Microbiology this semester.
8.  I am going to Disney World in 10 days.
9.  Lola is my favorite "thing" I own, I feel like I can't live without her.
10.  I really enjoy being Domestic (ie - cooking, cleaning, care taking).
11.  I am "Spiritual" but wouldn't say I am "Religious", I believe in God and Jesus Christ and am a Christian but prefer a "Non Denominational" Worship.
12.  Recently I have found some gray hairs (I pull them out) - I am getting old.
13.  My favorite accessory are earrings.  I wear them everyday.
14.  I do not like wearing shoes, but I have many pairs.
15.  I am a "Daddy's Girl" and always will be.

Day Twenty Two – A Letter to Someone Who Has Hurt You Recently. (Read the first paragraph before going further)

This is an awful blog topic! Why would I want to write a letter to someone that has hurt me and have everyone read it? That would be terrible and very immature of me. So I will change the topic to “Write a letter to someone who has done something WONDERFUL lately”. I will do this in “Letter Form”



Dear Aunt Polly,


I wanted to dedicate this blog to you because the time you took out of your busy schedule and daily commitments to come and be with my family and mostly importantly my mom last week during her procedure. My mom means the world to me and it was very scary to learn that something serious could be damaging her health and livelihood. I know that she and our whole family look to you for the wisdom and knowledge that you possess when it comes to many health related issues. It was very comforting to know that you would be with us while my mom went through this time in her life. You were able to provide all of us with the “facts” and “important details” that we needed to understand before, during, and after her procedure. The fact that you were able to look at the pictures with the doctor gave me extra reassurance that my mom was getting the best care and prognosis that she possibly could. It put us all a little more at ease because you were there and for that I am very thankful.


You are a very intelligent woman and an inspiration to me to go to Nursing School and achieve the great things you have. I hope that someday I am able to provide care for the family the way you are currently. Without you, Mom and Pop would not have been here with us as long and had the top class care you were able to ensure they received. You are truly an angel from God sent to this family.


I am very thankful for an Aunt as kind, loving, and caring as you. I am thankful for everything you do each day for this family and most importantly all that you have done for my mom and watching her condition. Without you Aunt Polly, I’m not sure my mom would have known what was happening and that she required further doctor attention. Words could never express how thankful I am to have you in my life. I am spoiled with a great Mom and Dad and just as lucky to have an Aunt as wonderful as you are. Someday I hope that I can walk in your footprints and know the things you know. You are a blessing to us all. I love you with all my heart!


Love,


Your Niece and God Child Jami

Day 21– A Photo of Something That Makes You Happy.

Lola!  Of course I would say Lola makes me happy.  I can be having the worst day and when I walk through the door, everything else no longer matters and my heart fills with happiness the moment I see her!  Lola has the most loving and funny personality of any dog I have ever met.  It's hard not to just laugh and smile the moment you see her.  Maybe she's a little "slow" mentally but she sure does have brighten my days and makes me the happiest person.  

Day Twenty – The Meaning Behind Your Blog Name.

Grandma (Me) and Lola (My Little Pup) moved to L.A. (Lower Alabama) when I started this blog.  The blog was going to be about funny or interesting things that happened to me when I got to L.A. but quickly turned into a normal everyday blog.  Life in L.A. isn't that interesting or funny so I had to write about my life instead.  My friends in college nicknamed me Grandma because I am slightly older than them...I'm ok with this!  This blog was started a little over a year ago.  Pete and I often reminiscence about everything that has happened in the last year.  I am thankful for the last year of my life, a lot of good has happened and a lot of things have changed for the better.  I can't say I aspire to always live in L.A. but all in all it was a good move for me mentally and emotionally.  Pete and I's relationship has grown so much and I have never been this happy in a relationship in my life.  I can't imagine life without him.  I enjoy his company and love so much, we are never really bored or lost for things to do, even if it's just the two of us.  Lola loves L.A., she's no longer lonely when I am at work or out for the evening, she's got a big sister now!  My hope is that someday we can move a little farther east and cross that Florida border but until then L.A. is where Lola and I are and we are happy to be here.

Day Nineteen – Another Picture of Yourself.

This picture of me was taken on Saturday before we went to my bosses wedding.  We took it in our "Lush Green" backyard!  I love the pattern of my dress!  Paisley is always a favorite.

Day Eighteen – Something You Crave A Lot.

French Fries

If you know me at all, you know I am obsessed with French Fries...some say ketchup but I think it's French Fries.  It's the most unhealthy habit I could possibly have and yet it's as hard to break as smoking and drinking or even biting nails, I assume.  I try each year to "lower" my intake and give them up for Lent but then I fall back into the same routine of eating fries each chance I get.  I often find myself going out to dinner and preaching to myself before I go, "JAMI, YOU WILL NOT ORDER FRIES, You will get a healthier option", then the waitress comes and I blurt out "FRIES!" as my side choice.  I don't typically regret it until the next day!  I'll even eat frozen, spoiled, or burnt fries...SOOOO NASTY but truly SO TASTY! 



Updated Day Seventeen

Mom to the rescue as always...Here is an updated picture of "The Moss Family".  Enjoy! 

Day Seventeen: A Photo of Your Family

Family is the most important thing in my life. I am blessed with two amazing parents and many people in my extended family...numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, third cousins, etc. I also have my "own" family now, Pete, Lola, and Precious.

Everyone will probably be upset about the posted picture but it's all I had on the computer, I need to scan the latest "Family Photo". This picture was taken on Christmas Eve 2004, the occasion shall remain anonymous, although it's pretty obvious. Who are we, from left to right, Me (Jami), Mom (Nancy), Brother (Theo), and Dad (Darrell).

This is my Brother Droopy, he wasn't allowed to attend above occasion!

This is my "OWN" family...Me, Pete, Lola (White and Fuzzy), and Precious (Large and Black).

Day Sixteen – Your Celebrity Crush.

Matthew McConaughey

(Enough Said)

Day Fifteen – Something You Don’t Leave the House Without.

Most people would say their Cell Phone and while YES I feel completely naked without my Cell Phone, I've realized I've become just as attached to my Brighton Aviator Sunglasses.  I became a fan of the aviator style back in 2008, I feel it flatters my face and in my humble opinion looks very stylish on me.  I have broken my fair share of sunglasses over the years but these seem to hold up to my rough wearing techniques.

Day Fourteen – A TV Show You’re Currently Addicted To.

Everyone has to have one "Trashy Reality Show" obsession, right?!  Well I definitely have mine.  I am addicted to the train wreck of a show called "Teen Mom" on MTV.  I find myself rushing home from class each Tuesday night and planting myself in front of the TV for an hour to catch up on the lives of 16 Year Old Girls who have found themselves pregnant out of wedlock.  I probably shouldn't even admit this obsession but sadly it's true.  I have found myself MANY times relating everyday life situations to the events and people on "Teen Mom".  I have numerous friends who I have normal conversations with frequently about what is happening on the show.  I look at all the Supermarket Tabloids to catch up on the girls when they are not on the current season also.  There have been two seasons of "Teen Mom" each with a different group of girls.  Nothing beats the drama and lives of the original cast of Farrah, Catelynn, Maci, and Amber.  Many would argue that it is glorifying teen pregnancy but I beg to differ, I would not want my life NOW to be the obstacles and tribulations they are faced with daily, much less would that be appealing at 16 years old. 

Day Thirteen – Your Favorite Musician and Why?

My favorite "Music Group" is Lady Antebellum.  They haven't recorded one song that I have not just absolutely fallen in love with.  Pete and I saw them at The Fox Theatre last fall and they were phenomenal live.  I typically do not purchase "Cd's" anymore because they seem to be a thing of the past but each new Lady A CD I find myself rushing to the store to purchase.  Something about the lyrics and the feeling in song moves me.  If you have not seen them live, I suggest you go!

Day Twelve – A Photograph of the Town You Live In.

Daphne, AL

Daphne, AL is located on the Eastern Shore of the Mobile Bay, in Baldwin County.  The population is approximately 20,000 give or take a few people.  Daphne is nicknamed "The Jubilee City" because it brings blue crabs, shrimp, and lots of fish to its shallow waters of the shoreline.  It is a peaceful town and friendly folks.  It's close enough to the Florida border that you don't feel like you are "stuck" in Alabama.  I am really enjoying Daphne and it's beauty.

Day Eleven – What’s in Your Makeup Bag?

No picture needed...basically I'd be embarrassed if I posted a picture of the inside of my makeup bag...it's not "gross" but it's a little dusty!  My makeup bag is the "Large Cosmetic Vera Bradley Pink Bermuda".  I've been using it since the middle of college and YES I do wash it from time to time.  I have never been a "Fancy Designer" makeup wearer...probably because when I started wearing makeup there was no way my mom was going to spend that kind of money on products.  I stick to drug store brands for the everyday items and when I am lucky, I place an order with Mary Kay.  I LOVE MARY KAY but I wait until I run out of something to purchase another so the whole ordering thing and having it shipped doesn't work out for me.  Someday I'll stock pile makeup so I can wear all Mary Kay makeup.  Here is the makeup line up listed below:

• Mary Kay Liquid Foundation (currently)
• Cover Girl Pressed Powder in Color 115 (not even sure what that color is)
• Assortment of Ulta Eye Shadows depending on shades of clothing I am wearing that day
• Cover Girl or Bare Minerals - Eye Brow Darkener (I plucked too much in middle school and am now paying the price)
• Ulta Blush (also have no clue what color it is)
• Lipstick - 2 Choices: Mary Kay - Mocha Freeze and Loreal - Bronzine
• Eye Liner - Loreal Liquid Black (No Detail either, I shop by memory of what it looks like)
• Mascara - Loreal Voluminous Black

I wear makeup everyday...I hate the way I look without it so I can't leave the house without it.  I know sometimes I should let my face "breathe" but since it makes me feel better I keep wearing it.  Some days I wear a lot of makeup...some days a little...it all depends.  If I do not wear make up I tend to itch my eyes all day and the area around them becomes dry, so maybe the makeup is actually good for me.  I love wearing makeup, hate spending the time to put it on, but will continue to do so until I am an old lady. 

Schools Out For The Summer!!!

Since I typically complain about all the negative things related to going back to school I thought I would let y'all know how things went this semester since I finished the semester last night. 

I started Microbiology in January with the goal of making an "A" in the class.  I needed the 30 points towards my nursing entrance that an "A" would allow me.  I am not sure at that time if I truly ever thought an "A" would be possible, yet I told everyone that what I was shooting for.  The first day of class I was very intimidated, I found out we would cover all 28 Chapters in the book.  28 Chapters is a lot of information, especially when it's related to biology which I have not taken since the 9th grade (1997).  I thought to myself...if I am going to prove to anyone, especially myself, that I can make it through Nursing School, this will be the place to start.

I spent a lot of time reading these past few months, went to the library more than I ever have in my life, took a lot of notes, never missed a single class or lab....made more "A's" on test than I had ever in my life....and finally I made my "A" in the class.  I finished Microbiology with a 94%.  I couldn't be more pleased with my performance nor could I have done any better.  I am walking away from the class with a lot more knowledge than I started with and the confidence I needed to know that I can make my dream of becoming a nurse a reality.  I will never sit here and think "I can't do it" again.  I really enjoyed the class and am pleased that the information is in my memory and was not just part of the "do enough to pass" part of my brain. 

Day Ten – A Photo of our Favorite Place to Eat

Liquid Lounge

"Liquid Lounge" is a sushi bar located on Dauphin St. in Mobile, AL.  Pete and I discovered "Liquid" because it shares a kitchen with another local favorite "Ok Bicycle Shop".  We typically sit in the "Ok Bicycle Shop" because the atmosphere is larger and there is an outdoor patio.  "Ok Bicycle Shop" is a taqueria, so on many nights you can find us ordering chips and salsa to start our sushi meal.  The "Ok Bicycle Shop" is dog friendly, we've never been brave enough to take our four legged kids though.  For a nice date, I prefer to sit in "Liquid" because it's recently been redecorated and I find it very trendy.  The sushi is amazing, my personal favorite being the "North Shore"!  I typically ask for at least 3 to 4 different types of beer before they actually have one in stock, maybe I should drink something else.  If you are ever in the Mobile area, definitely try "Liquid" and "Ok Bicycle Shop", you won't be disappointed.  Dauphin Street is fun and a local area to go out at night. 



Day Nine – A Photo of the Item You Last Purchased.

I Love to Shop!!!

I bought Bath and Body Works newest scent last week, County Chic!  I am loving the smell so much.  It's fresh and girlie but not overpowering.  Very pleased with my purchase.  If you want a good laugh read this blog by Pete...Country Chick.  Just so you know, I did have define "Chic" for him after reading his blog...he swore the bottle said chick.  Gotta love him!

Day Eight – A Song to Match Your Mood.

The Mickey Mouse Club Song

25 Days until I see Mickey Mouse!!!

YES, it's about the only thing on my mind...well and the Microbiology Final I have tomorrow.  

Day Seven: Your Dream Wedding

What an ironic topic for the weekend of "The Royal Wedding".  I did not wake up at 4am to watch Prince William and Kate marry, but I did look at all kinds of pictures on Friday at work and also watched parts of the wedding over the weekend.  I'll have to say Kate Middleton was absolutely breath taking and her beauty and elegance was shown as a true Princess.  The love you can feel between those two is an absolute dream come true.  My "Dream Wedding" encompasses nothing from the "Royal Wedding" other than the tremendous amount of love that you could see through their vows and just simply the way they looked at each other.  But this blog is supposed to be about "My Dream Wedding" anyway.  Some say a girl dreams about her wedding her whole life, and I may have but I don't really feel like that was anything I've been planning since grade school.  I do know that I always thought I would be married by 25 years old and if that dream had come true, I'd probably be sorely disappointed.  At 25 life was so much different than it is now just three years later.  When I was 25 years old I had just graduated college and I was still trying to figure out who I even was.  I am still trying to figure out who I am and also what I am going to do with my life, but I also have come to accept who I am right now and what I am doing right now.  I am happy with myself and thankful and pleased with how my life is turing out.  I also have an amazing man in my life, who respects me and loves me with all of his heart.  I do not question Pete's love for me at anytime, I know that he will always be there for me and that I am a top priority in his life.  I am knocking on 30's door though and with that brings many dreams of my wedding I hope to have sometime in the not so far future.  I don't want to give away too many details because I hope to make this dream a reality.  My dream is to get married on the water, whether it be the bay or the beach.  It will be a casual affair (no suits needed) with a very relaxed atmosphere.  It will include dancing the night away with my closest friends and relatives with my only request is that people walk away saying "Wow, that was a really fun wedding!".  I in no way dream of anything traditional, other than the fact that I will wear a wedding dress obviously but otherwise, I'd like it to be one big celebration of fun and laughter.  I've always said my one request for my wedding day is that my hair is PERFECT!  I will do anything to have perfect hair on my wedding day and as long as I have that, I assume everything else will be perfect as well.  I could go on and on about the small details...colors, bridesmaids dresses, centerpieces, etc but I'll save those small details for the blog I start once I'm finally engaged.  I don't feel like the details make the wedding though, the couple makes the wedding and I feel like I've met my dream.