All things wedding...

...but not mine!
Carin's Wedding is quickly approaching! And I'm going to attempt to do my own hair...eek!
These are the hairstyles that I like....









I'm hoping its not too difficult!
And here is how I want to try and do my makeup...double eek (its all about saving money)!


And Lucky Me, I found the youtube tutorial (by her in fact) which is awesome
Click HERE for the video

One thing I really need to figure out is if I want to keep my hair dark or put highlights in!
Any Suggestions??

Sorry for the non-interesting post!

Eco, Organic, etc...

I have been informing myself about all things organic, eco-friendly, chemical free. I am far from knowing it all but I have found a few websites that I found very interesting. Whether you are single, married, or a mother (or father) of few or many children, the topic of living organically, eco friendly, or chemical free may have crossed your mind as well.
So, here is a few websites that can help you in your education:

Holistic Moms Network
Organic Pregnancy, Birth, and PostPartum
Organic Products
Organic Gardening
Eco Friendly Products

P.S. And coming soon...an organic farm near you! Thanks Anita! :)

Living *clean* is important...our bodies will thank us!

Here are some practical tips to help you get started:

• REMOVE toxins:
• • Avoid processed foods.
• • Buy organic when possible.
• • Buy eco-friendly cleaning products.
• • Remove one or more of the foods that cause food allergies, sensitivities and are mucus-forming, such as dairy, bread, pasta, sugar, white rice and red meat.
• • Remove the bad bacteria in your gut with plant and herbal antibacterials and use garlic, lemon, olive oil, oregano oil, thyme and cayenne pepper – all powerful natural antimicrobials.

• RESTORE what is lacking:
• • Consume nutrient-rich foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes).
• • Use supplements to boost availability of your specific depletions (the B vitamins are commonly depleted).
• • Soak up some sun. Fifteen minutes of sun exposure a day will allow you to sustain better levels of vitamin D for bone strength and protection from cancer and depression.

Feel free to post links that you like in your comments and I will add them to my list!

Here it is...

Here is the Color Palette:



Here is the inspiration board I made:

10 yr. Rapidly Approaching

Well, as you know I mentioned awhile ago that Mark and I were going to go to the BVI for our 10 yr. Renewal Celebration. We've been doing a lot of thinking and discussion about the subject. We really want everyone close to us to be there and we REALLY don't want $$$ to be the reason anyone would not attend. This is all still in the works. I know it seems early, but by the beginning of 2010, I want to have all these kinks worked out so that we can start planning for real. Mark and I just sat down and I forced asked him to make some concrete decisions about color, theme, etc... which he did without screaming complaining...what a gem, eh? lol! So anyways, I am in the midst of making a inspiration board to share...its going to be so incredibly cool! I'll give you a hint...the theme is 'Earth'. Hopefully tomorrow I can post some sneak peeks!!

Drumroll Please.....

Head over here to have a exciting and long awaited surprise!!!!!!!

Dreamin.....

Mark and I were talking last about our dreams for a home and life someday. This is what we want (here's to really nice dreams..lol) SHARE YOURS!!

Our View:


Our Home:






Our Backyard: Garden and Orchard


Our Guest House:


My Recording & Art Studios:


Marks Office & Theater:


Our Pets:

CAMPING!!!!!!

Only 3 more sleeps until we go CAMPING for 3 nights! I am so excited!
These are some of the things we will experience (there are 2 that I am NOT thrilled about though):

Psalm 23

I cannot get enough of Psalm 23 and I love the Youtube video of the woman singing the song 'Psalm 23' in labor...so amazing! It is the song I sing ALL the time around the house. The other day, I got the crazy idea to record it so that I could 'sing to myself psalms, hymns....' Anyways, don't judge it too harshly, it is raw and acapella! You can find it on my devotional blog too!



For the woman singing it in labor....click here

Yummmm

Can I just say that I LOOOVVVEE this boy! Lately, I'm feeling butterflies again! I LOVE love!!!
And this is my all time favorite picture of him!!
YUMMM! lol!
Ok, I'm done. Just had to get that out!
I love you Mark!

Blogging

Hi everyone! Its good to be home! I have lots of stuff to post and have a renewed love of blogging. But I am going to be posting on ALL my blogs. So, if I haven't posted 'here' in a while, check out the others, there is probably a post somewhere!
Love you and talk to you soon!

p.s. I have currently posted on all of them!

Fathers Day

I love you so much Dad!
Thank you for your friendship & leadership!
I am who I am because of you!

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And to my incredible husband and my 'someday' childrens' 'someday' daddy!!!
You will be the best father. You have such a capacity for love!
I can't wait to have a family with you!

Our Trip Part 1

Guy & Rachel and Fam

Kisses on Mount Royale


Montreal


Markus


This is the street where a huge portion of the orthodox jews live.


Here is a little boy with the curls







Basilique Notre Dame in Montreal




Inside the Fairmont in Old Quebec City



A view of Old Quebec City