The Beautiful People

The Cottage Garden Cafe. Quaint, sweet, cottage like dining room. Green garden, sunlit porch, fresh menu to complete the scene. Sounds charming? It is. This place, my first work place, is dear to my heart. This is the place I first learned of, "the beautiful people."

They were stunning. The mom, the dad and the two daughters. I thought they were perfect. Polite, respectful, generous, happy. Thinking back to the days when I'd bring them coffee and pancakes kind of reminds me of all the over-rates Vampire movies everyone is into. Have you seen the clips when Vampires saunter in with glistening skin and prestine features. Yup, it was kind of like that.

The man of the house had sexy suave hair. The Mom had such a sweet voice when she spoke to him. She was always dressed as if she were VIP. The two girls had, what I imagined was a perfect life. Their hair was a perfect shade of blonde. Their skin was tan and they wore the latest trendy clothes and had the newest electronics.

I remember wishing I could be like the beautiful people. Practically perfect in everyway.

On my daily commute to work, Friday morning I realized I am. (I know, how arrogant of me, right?... Keep reading.)

I didn't feel this as I looked in the mirror and found satisfaction in my reflection. I felt this when I thought about the love, joy, peace and happiness that surrounds me. It is the trust and compassion in my husband, the wonder and curiousity in our girls. It's how fortunate we are to be a family, to be together.

Ofcouse, then, I didn't realize or have the slightest idea why that family was so beautiful. But now I know. I realize, now more then ever its not the money you make, the clothes you wear or the color of your hair. It's not your appearance at all.

It's what is in your heart that makes you beautiful.

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We did it!

We took the plunge! Sealed the deal. Tied the knot. How ever you say it, we got married! I want to shout it atop a mountain. Because it feels that amazing. There is only 1 other day in a womans life when they choose to give there heart and soul, all their love and life to another person (giving birth). And I've made it to one of those moments.

The day was everything I could have hoped for. The weather was what they call indian summer. Blue sky, bright sun rays beat down on all the splendid colorful trees. A light breeze plucked leaves from their stems and scattered them about.

I remember seeing all the faces of people that made me feel loved, lucky and beautiful as I walked down the aisle towards Ryan. Everyone I care about was there.  And some of them drove all the way from Texas to be there to see me join my life to Ryan's.

And wow did he look amazing. This man that I've known for not even 2 years amazed me on our BIG day. There has never been another person that has shown me more love, compassion or respect then he. He truly made me feel like a princess as our dream came true.

The food, music and events that followed the ceremony were just as wonderful. I was in such happiness and excitement that I barely finished my dinner. Our amazing friends made toasts to cheer to us, we signed the marriage license and then the dancing started.

Every little detail that we planned, from the father daughter song, to the stitched heart on the ring bearer pillow, made our dream a reality.

And of course I cried. For happiness ofcourse. Which before this I dont think I ever really have done.

I think I am still on cloud 9. The act of giving your entire self and sealing the promise to Ryan has made me a new person. And to have Ryan, with all his heart and soul, do the same, with no regrets, no second guesses, gives me such joy. I let all the little bothersome things fall away. Nothing is as powerful as love. In any form, love wins.

I have yet to find a way to thank my friends and family for what they have done for me. I feel that their is really no gift or act that can compare to how much they listened, supported, planned, stressed and were just there for me. I am so thankful and blessed to have wonderful, caring people to call friend, sister, mom, dad, cousin, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa. I love you all so very much. Thank you for helping make my dream a reality.

Keep following fans because theirs so much more this new wife has to explore!

PS. Photos are yet to come.