Hi everyone! It feels like forever since I last sat down at my desk to blog and chat with all of you. It’s been a little over a week and – WOW – do I have a lot to tell you! I’m not even sure where to start!
The wedding was b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. It was a beautiful day and I couldn’t get over how wonderful it was to just be surrounded by our friends and family all day long. I cried like crazy during our ceremony and the entire day was simply wonderful. We had so much fun at our reception. The flowers were gorgeous and our florist had covered the place in candlelight, with the walls being pinks and purples. Let me just say, I felt like the luckiest girl ever and so blessed to have everyone there to support us. We are so thankful for everything!
I wish I had wedding pictures to share with you tonight but our photographer is still editing. I’m going to make you wait for the professional ones which I should be getting any day now. Before I share some honeymoon pictures with you, I have to tell you a quick story of our first day of marriage – the Sunday after the wedding.
I spent that afternoon and evening in the E.R.
Yep. “In sickness and in health” came very quickly for these newleyweds.
Don’t worry – I’m completely fine! You see, it turns out that when your family is gathered around your living room the day after your wedding to open wedding gifts with you, it can sometimes lead to……
a kidney stone. Not kidding. We were at gift #3 when I felt a sudden pain in my back. 15 minutes later Chris was speeding to the E.R. and I was doubled over with intense pain. In less than 24 hours, I had gone from wearing the most expensive, beautiful dress I’ll ever put on to wearing a hospital gown. It turns out the stone was very tiny and after a dose of morpheme and some prescriptions, they sent me home. We stayed up all night making sure I could hold down the pain medicine and be able to get on the plane in 4 hours to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I ended up having no pain and everything was smooth sailing after that. Haha Chris and I can now laugh about it!! It will definitely be a good story to tell our kids one day.
The honeymoon was fantastic! Our resort was beautiful. We went snorkeling, swam with nurse sharks, and I even got to hold a stingray. Here are some pics for you of our honeymoon. 🙂
One day there was a local flea market at our resort. Since I am now fully committed to my Tropical Paradise theme for this coming school year, I of course had to grab some goodies to put in my room. Check out what I got!
Rachel says
June 27, 2012 at 3:47 amCongratulations on your wedding! Glad you are feeling better!
Amber @ Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher says
June 27, 2012 at 3:54 amCongratulations on your wedding!! 🙂
Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher
amy says
June 27, 2012 at 3:55 amCongratulations! I'm glad you are feeling better! Can't wait to see the wedding pics!
Amy
Where Seconds Count 2nd grade blog
Paula Peroli says
June 27, 2012 at 3:58 amWelcome back, Christina. Glad your kidney stone didn't keep you from having a wonderful time on your honeymoon. Thanks for sharing your pictures…they are gorgeous. Can't wait to hear and see more.
I missed having your blog to read…you definitely turned me into a blog stalker!
Paula
Heidi says
June 27, 2012 at 3:58 amYAY!!! What a story. Glad it didn't ruin things for your honeymoon and glad you are feeling better now. Beautiful pictures. Can't wait to see wedding pictures. 🙂
Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
April Kreitzer Wolfe says
June 27, 2012 at 3:59 amCongratulations!! Your Honeymoon looks like it was beautiful!! Welcome back!
April
Wolfelicious
Sandy says
June 27, 2012 at 4:07 amCongratulations!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see pictures! Don't forget to include some pics of your shoes! 🙂 So happy for you!!!!!!
Rebecca says
June 27, 2012 at 5:00 amBless your heart! What a way to spend your first day of marriage. So glad you recovered quickly and enjoyed your fantastic honeymoon! Can't wait to see pics of the ceremony. Congratulations and God Bless!
Rebecca
The Teacher's Chatterbox
Sara Soucy says
June 27, 2012 at 10:56 amGlad you are feeling better! Congratulations on the wedding and it looks like your honeymoon was so much fun!
Sara 🙂
Smiling In Second Grade
FirstGradeBlueSkies (Jennifer) says
June 27, 2012 at 1:21 pmCongrats! It looks beautiful!!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
Across the Hall says
June 27, 2012 at 1:45 pmCongratulations! I'm about one month away from my own wedding…I'm glad you look back on yours with such great memories and positive thoughts!
Can't wait to see pictures!
Halle
Across the Hall in 2nd
Keywe says
June 27, 2012 at 2:29 pmGlad your wedding was all you desired. Ugh, sorry about the kidney stone, ouch! Somehow I knew you would pick the tropical theme over the amusement park after the honeymoon in glorious Punta Cana! 🙂
EveryNewBeginning says
June 27, 2012 at 4:27 pmYour wedding sounds amazing! I love the pics- hoping someday hubby & I will get to take a belated honeymoon.
Every New Beginning
Lisa R. says
June 27, 2012 at 8:07 pmWelcome back!! I'm glad that little hiccup didn't put a damper on your honeymoon!! Congratulations & enjoy married life. 🙂
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
www.jwhit.com says
June 28, 2012 at 2:09 amCongrats, that's a WILD story, but thankfully you made it through.
Gretchen Schultek says
June 28, 2012 at 6:48 pmCongratulations! I am sorry to hear about the kidney stones- I had one and I KNOOOWWWW they are painful! Hang in 🙂 The pics were beautiful!
Always A Lesson