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Joel & The Gang

June 12, 2012 No Comments
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How did I get so lucky?  I just have to share this great picture of my brothers, my Joel and the twins.

Although we’re missing a few key players, this is the best, eyes open, all smiling, no photo bombs picture of Joel & the Gang (like Kool & the Gang, get it? – I crack myself up) that has been taken in quite some time!

You don’t even have to know the back stories to know these guys are a close bunch.  The best kinds of friends any guy could ask for (but would never say out loud, because what man would admit to having a BFF?).

And gosh darn-it aren’t they a handsome crew? 

Easy, Ladies ~ they’re all already spoken for.  And we all know what lucky duckies we gals are, that’s for sure.

Thunder Buddies for life.  Just sayin’

~pw

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THE Dress

January 6, 2012 7 Comments
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I’m not going to lie here, if it weren’t for the sake and the endless sushi last night, I would have dug up my wedding dress, put that baby on and pranced around the house in it.  It was the Eve of my 5th anniversary and it certainly wouldn’t have been the first time I’ve wandered around the house in my gown.

Aiden was going through my wedding album once and said, “Mom?  Is this when you were a princess?”  Oh that sweet boy!  Yes, son, that moment was when I got to be a princess for a day.  The last dress I tried on, the one I thought would be too much for me ended up being THE dress.  It literally spoke to me.  Goodness, it practically sang to me, the clouds parted and a glorious light came down from heaven and…oh, no, that was just the boutique’s dressing room spotlight.  But nonetheless, this dress became part of me and my big day from the moment the zipper went up.

I was on cloud 9 the entire day.  I remember it now like an old fairy tale ingrained in my memory and written on my heart.  My Prince Charming, my Joel, my heart tells me I’ve known him forever.  When we met, it was like our souls latched onto a long lost memory; like coming home and remembering the warmth and love and laughter of each other that’s just been waiting to be together again.  Mushy, I know.  But so true!  That’s how I knew. 

What can I say, I’m a romantic at heart.  We danced around like highschool sweethearts at the prom.  No dance lessons for us, just whispering to each other, “I love you”, “we did it”, “this is it”, “don’t step on my toes” as we spun in circles.  And to an unconventional 1st dance song: Brad Paisley’s “She’s Everything“, chosen by Joel for me.  To this day, that song stops me in my tracks and causes my heart to skip a beat. 

My beautiful mother and her custom made mother-of-the-bride outfit.  Her skirt was made to match my sash.  It’s those little details that shout out her love for me.  And my dad.  I can’t even get this written faster than my tears well up thinking about them that day.  My Father-Daughter dance was to Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me” and there was not a dry eye in the room.  For all those time you stood by me, Dad, I couldn’t be the woman I am without you standing by me.  That’s always been my song for you.

And Margo, my gorgeous sister, my Maid of Honor.  Her speach still echos through my ears when I think about how much she knows Joel loves me.  Remember when I said my family has always known that Joel was my One?  She stood up in front of everyone at my reception and pointed out what she’s been witness to.  How, always, Joel treats me like a queen and would lay down his life for me to ensure my happiness.

Hang in there with me, I’m almost done gushing.

See these two?

Something you should know about Tim is that he will do everything in his power to ensure his siblings’ happiness.  He may not always let you know what’s in the works, but he always comes up with a big something to bring you a smile.  He was right by Joel’s side keeping him calm when the Chateaux told us we were near the end of our reception time and we were going to need to shut it down.  We felt like we were just getting the party started!

And Phanny?  Thank you, Phanny.  My wedding dress thanks you. You know why.

To everyone who braved the weather to make our wedding the most amazingly wonderful, fun-filled happy day, thank you!

I’m pretty sure I got married on the snowiest, iciest, coldest day of January 2007.  But that was NOT stopping me from walking down the isle…or across the ice to the limo. 

Thank you B & B for helping Joel not let me fall on my bum, in my wedding dress, on my wedding day, 5 years ago today.

I do, I do, I do!  And would do it all again, every day of my for the rest of my life with you, Joel. 

I reminisce about that magical day often; next time I’m doing it decked out in my gown, not even endless sushi will stop me.  My gown might even do chores around the house with me, or stay on for a matinee and a glass of wine on the couch.

Don’t judge.

With Happy 5th Anniversary Love,

Truly,

~pw

 

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Happy Birthday Joel!

December 30, 2011 No Comments
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I just want to tell you about an amazing man; a man that I’m lucky enough to call my husband.  He has seen my crazy and still loves me for it, he is devoted to his sons and his family and his faith.  He likes to tell me that I saved him, but really, folks, he saved me.

Today is Joel’s birthday!  Happy Birthday, Babe!!

To celebrate, I’m going to take you on a short trip down memory lane with me and share some flashback photos of my super hunk.

Going waaaaaaaay back, to one of our first dates.  Believe it or not, he took me fishing.  My hero loves to fish.  He might secretly have been testing out how tough, rugged and outdoorsy I could be.  Come on!  Who is he kidding; I have two brothers and a father who fished for survival.  This girl can hang with the mountain-est of men.  Huckleberry Fin has nothing on this:

After passing my fishing test, it was his turn to meet my buddies.  This was in no way a test for him; he did pass with flying colors on our actual first date when I invited him to see a movie with me…and my brothers.  Any other guy would have told me to take a hike!  Joel won over the brothers and made it to round two: the guy friends:

Joel sandwich?  Yep – passed.

My siblings have always been wonderful to Joel.  Throughout the years we’ve done camping trips, concerts, backpacking trips (of which I passed out on the summit thinking it was altitude sickness…nope, turns out it was morning sickness!).

They never threatened to beat him up if he didn’t take care of me or anything like that.  I think they just knew he was a good guy and that he would treat me like a queen (excerpt from Margo’s Maid of Honor speach: Joel treats her like a Queen!).

Oh!  Did I mention he loves to fish?  Stream fish, lake fish, fly fish.  There is nothing hotter than neoprene waders and duct taped galoshes.

Wait, yes there is.  A man in a suit.  Classically handsome, this one gets me every time.

That grin and those babies?

 

 

I LOVE

LOVE

LOVE

THIS MAN!

 

 

 

Flash forward to our world with kids.  These precious little angels.  The most amazing gifts we’ll ever be able to give each other.

Yep.  Even after all of these years, he can still make my heart skip a beat (or two).

My Dear Joel,

I knew you were the one when, on our first date, I glanced at you out of the corner of my eye and had a vision of us, elderly.  When you turned to smile at me, I saw our future in your eyes, the salt & pepper in your hair and the laugh lines on your face.  My future life flashed before my eyes and all I could see was you.

Happy Birthday, Babe.  I love you!

~pw

 

 

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Instagram post 2272265904946805462_9478705541 Before settling in to work from home today, I loaded up my diffuser with this trio and stepped out of my comfort zone and participated in a virtual yoga flow.  Oh how my soul needed it! 💗
⠀⠀
💧Frank (2) to increase my spiritual awareness, deepen my meditation, improve my attitude, uplift my spirit and keep me grounded. ⠀⠀
💧Peppermint (2) to stimulate my mind and help me focus ⠀⠀
💧Tangerine (3) to promote happiness and calming and combat irritability ⠀⠀ Biggest takeaway from my flow was consciously make an effort to SMILE every day 😀 ⠀⠀ I know these times are scary and there is so much unknown but we also have community and love and light. I hope you find time today to find something to smile about. ⠀⠀ STAY IN and spread joy to those in your social distancing circles as best you can. ❤️
Instagram post 2263483285362807049_9478705541 Does anyone need me to order Thieves Cleaner (ultra concentrated), Thieves Spray, or small Thieves Hand Sanitizers for them? 🙋🏻‍♀️
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I’m putting in my monthly rewards order and an happy to hook you up 😘
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I’m a firm believer that effective cleaning products shouldn’t include toxic warnings or fake fragrance, especially when I’m using them around my kiddos, on things they touch and surfaces they eat from or am gifting to pregnant mom-to-be’s or sending to use in the kids’ classrooms 🌿
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Google “Thieves Chicken Test” or “Cleaning Products Lung Function” to see why we switched. There are plenty of articles supporting the power of plant based cleaners and many against VOCs; none penned by me but plenty to be eye opening 🤢😳
⠀⠀
My wholesale discount with Young Living is like my Prime membership for good-for-you cleaning products, bath, hair, makeup, AND oils. When everyone started going crazy stockpiling sketch-for-you cleaning products, I logged in ONLINE and put in my order for all kinds of Thieves things and got my package in 2 days. Just sayin 🤓
Instagram post 2188615754102258949_9478705541 Yay!! YL’s Black Friday sale has been extended through today! 😱

So thankful for a company that takes product quality (we own our own farms!), and its members’ non-toxic health and wellness seriously! 🧡

These are wholesale member prices so let me know if you want to jump on my order TODAY to try a few out OR use the link in my profile to jump in and get your membership. 🙋🏻‍♀️ You can add these specials to your cart, along with your membership enrollment, when you check out and will get the wholesale membership pricing for these PLUS a membership kit. Membership kits start at $35 (1 oil and a few samples + your membership discount, no diffuser). PM me for deets on the other options 💜😘💜
Instagram post 2136542016121041567_9478705541 🍂 Let me know if you want an invite to this Facebook event / class. It’s all online so you don’t “go” anywhere! ⠀⠀
🎃 We’re sharing which essential oil combos can make your home smell like all the fall, all the pumpkin spice, and all the cinnamon apples WITHOUT all the toxins you’d get from a “fragranced” candle. BONUS: mood + wellness support, focus, calming or happy dancing could be side effects of diffusing these natural plant juices around your family. 🧡
⠀⠀
🙅🏻‍♀️ My boys all have allergies so we had to break the candle habit and I’m so grateful we did. Huge difference! ⠀⠀
🤩 *plus* one lucky person will win this super cute oil shelf just for sharing the invite with a friend + interacting with the posts. EASY!
⠀⠀
🍎 here’s a sneak at one of the diffuser blends / recipes we’re sharing. .
.
.
#PSLminusthetoxins #pumpkinspice #applepie #fallintooils #diffusercombos #winterwellness #falldiffuserblends
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