Video: Our 2nd Anniversary in Wilmington

My lovely photog friend, Rebekah (Tirzah Photography), told me about this fun app called "8mm Vintage Camera.  I went ahead and downloaded it for our little getaway this week to the coast.  Instead of taking all photos, I wanted to put a video together with lots of little clips of us throughout our day in Wilmington.  I love that it is so retro looking and artistic.  Hope you enjoy!

Day 2 of 10

Yesterday was my Day 2, but we ended up helping some great friends move into their new home, and it was too late when we got home to sit down and blog.  So, here is my second blog of my personal challenge.

Working out was done first thing when I woke up.  I joined TJ for his P90X KenpoX workout.  I did about 75% of the dvd and I sure felt it!  For the past 2 months TJ has been doing P90X and I am so proud of him.  He started muting Mr. Tony Horton's voice and began listening to the bible on cd while doing the workout.  Yesterday we listened to Proverbs as we worked out and ate breakfast.  It's amazing the scriptures impact when listening vs. reading.  I also had a very great photography job scheduled during the workout too.  Thumbs up for my Friday morning beginnings!

Here is a little video of my KenpoX.

My breakfast: Oatmeal & Strawberries

Later on in the day, I met my mom, my sister in-law, and her mom, at Big Daddy's for lunch.  It was a super yummy meal and great company.

This was a great Western Burger w/ onion strings, monterrey jack cheese, and bbq sauce with a side of sweet potato fries! Mmmmm.  Mom and I actually split this burger.

Me & my Momma

Mallory & her Momma

Thanks to my Momma for these adorable Owl salt & pepper shakers.  (It was an anniversary gift.)

 Afterwards we went to the new coffee house, Rush Espresso, for a yummy cafe mocha.  For the month of March, all lattes are 50% off too, major perk!! :-)

See the faded heart on top? hehe

It was a fun afternoon!

I came home in the afternoon and edited video clips that I took of the day TJ and I spent in Wilmington earlier this week for our anniversary.  You can see that here!

TJ and I went to help some friends move into their new home.  They had pizza for us, so I made a salad at home and then had a couple slices of pizza from Carmella's.

Oh, and my water intake was about the same as yesterday, two nalgene's worth.  All in all - great Day 2!

TJ & Rebekah Growing Up

For our wedding, my cousin Jared made a really great photo slideshow of Tj & I both growing up, becoming friends, and then dating.  I love it!  After several hours of frustration on how to actually convert the dvd to a file that would be viewable online, I finally got it to work. (Thanks to Paul Olson & Samuel Gatlyn...gotta love the video tech guys)

So here it is!  Enjoy...and leave me some comments, I'd love to hear from you. :-)

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Maui = Honeymoon Pt. 1

We got married on a Saturday afternoon and did not leave for our honeymoon destination until Monday.  I really enjoyed not having to rush off Sunday morning to catch a plane flight.  We were actually able to get all dressed up and go out for a really nice dinner Sunday night(call me crazy, but I cannot remember where. ha).  When Monday morning rolled around, we gathered our suitcases, packed the car, headed to the airport and flew off to....ummm, I had no idea!!  Yes, you are thinking correctly, I did not know where we were flying to.  We had a layover in Tx and NOWHERE was it mentioned from Charlotte to TX where the connecting flights were going to.  Once we pulled into the gate at TX the pilot started naming off the gates where people needed to go to get to their final destination.  That is when I heard "Maui".  I turned to TJ with a huge smile on my face.....we were going to Hawaii!  He was so surprised that we were able to get to TX without me knowing.

Hawaii was a place that neither one of us had been to.  Actually, let me rephrase that...Hawaii was actually a place TJ has never been to. ha!  It was a new adventure for us both.  We stayed at a hotel called The Maui Prince.  It was gorgeous and our room had the most amazing view.  We were truly on vacation.  No cell phones, busy schedules, people to see.  It was just us and the beautiful Hawaiian culture.  

We did quite a few road trips around the island.  There was so much to see, and I know we didn't even scratch the surface of what we could have seen.  The road to Hana was probably one of our favorite days.  It is this road that leads you to many water falls, bamboo forests, and picturesque views galore!  Between each road trip day, we would have a beach/pool day.  

One night we went to the Luau that was held at our hotel.  That was so much fun.  It was right before sunset, so we were able to get great photos.  

Now that we are approaching our 2 year mark as husband and wife, I am longing to go to Maui again.  Someday we will go back.  But, for now, I will just remember the good times we had and look at our fun photos!

More photos coming tomorrow. :-)

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