Where do you see Beau ← ty?

March 16, 2015March 16, 2015 • by admin • In Southern Living, Travel, Where We Walkers Are • 0

…a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.

This morning we left the house just after 8 to go exploring/hiking in a state park about 25 mins from where we currently live.

It was a beauttttiful Sunday morning – clear skies, the sun was shining… we were both happy to be getting outside.

As you can see we first took a short hike (about a half mile) to Black Rock Beach that is full of protected driftwood…

The tide was down so there was plenty of ‘safe’ ground to walk on… the rocks/sand bluffs were actually sand… hardened and left supposebly after the last ice age..

It was beautiful…pleasing to our sites… senses.. the bright green algae…rich chocolate rocks/sand….millions of creatures scurrying around as we walked…

bright white trees that were as smooth as silk when you touched them…

Calm water that just glistened and made my heart so happy… Where do you find beauty?

Do you find beauty in any child’s smile? The way your loved one puts their hand on your leg when you are driving? Old dead trees that have been washed upon a shore… the nature that surrounds you?

I love that the definition of B E A U T Y I found ↑ has the word ‘combination’ of qualities…that beauty can really be anything you want or say that it is because it is beauty that you see and find pleasing.

In the midst of our VERY busy day/week/month I am so happy we were able to spend a couple of hours moving… breathing… being and seeing beauty together (reality what I believe we were created to do) and I hope you are able to as well!

GOOD food || GOOD chats || GOOD to be with family

March 4, 2015February 28, 2015 • by admin • In Southern Living, Travel, Where We Walkers Are • 0

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ATX – WE <3 y o u

March 2, 2015February 28, 2015 • by admin • In Southern Living, Travel, Where We Walkers Are • 0

As you can see the warm 70 degree weather quickly turned to low 30s (I know, I know there are many of you who are suffering in much colder weather – but for us it feels freezing) and with a couple hours to spare Bobby took us to this amazing 360 degree view overlooking Austin’s hill country and then to the mural of a cutting board he gave me last year for my birthday (We love having a little bit of Austin in our home)

Star Wars Wedding || Laura & Jose || Feb. 21.2015

February 28, 2015February 28, 2015 • by admin • In Southern Living, Travel, Weddings • 0

Last weekend we jetted over to Austin, Tx for a couple days to attend my cousin Laura’s wedding. Her and her now husband got engaged about a year and a half ago and both love Star Wars so thought that there would be no better way to celebrate their big day! They encouraged all guests to dress up and made hand held masks of characters from Star Wars for those that didn’t dress in costume.

Laura wore: Princess Leia ceremonial gown: Episode IV which was handmade by her now sister inlaw, Jose was Han Solo ceremonial outfit: Episode IV, the bridesmaids: Motee Senate Gown: Episode III and the groomsmen were Storm Troopers, the best man Chewbacca.

The parents of the couple shared blessings over them before the ceremony started…

It was a gorgeous day outside… 70 degrees…no rain in sight and you could truly see the love these two have for each other.

Laura, Erica (her daughter Mila) and Antonio – Cisneros Siblings

The Cisneros Family with Mr & Mrs. Espinoza

Bobby was Darth Vadar, my dad a Senator and I was dressed as Aayla Secura (she was on the Jedi Council)

Above I am with my cousin Amy’s (dressed as a Storm Trooper) daughter Rylie who was the flower girl.

Cordie went as the Inquisitor from the Dark Side…

My Uncle John and his granddaughter Rylie.

The Jedi Knights all together…. Uncle John, John Carson and Michael.

Reception Entertainment

We had so much fun at this wedding and we were happy to get to spend some time with our family in Texas! There was great BBQ, lots of dancing and laughing and we couldn’t be more happy for Laura and Jose’s future together!

L O V E

February 14, 2015February 14, 2015 • by admin • In Southern Living, Where We Walkers Are • 0

some may think celebrating LOVE or relationships through the holiday Valentine’s Day is cheesy or overrated… but I say do what you WANT. Celebrate LOVE on a ‘consumer’ holiday if you want too.. There is no harm in showing your love for another.. EVER!

For our ‘love’ celebrations (which started a week early) we each took time out to do what the other person would want to do/appreciate… We got couple massages together… ate at a great restaurant.. on a Saturday morning we had donuts, starbucks and watched cartoons together…hit up Cordie’s fav place to find books we both can read and enjoy (Goodwill – 10 books for 2 dollars – you can’t beat that).. the next day we went to the golf course and played a round of golf (I am the designated caddy)…

Cordie was out to impress me as he played… these three shots below were all from the fairway one from through the trees (in the picture below after I challenged him asking if he could make it to the green) and landed RIGHT next to the red pin. Yes, I was impressed.

…fast forward to the end of the next week I made homemade chocolate cookies, received beautiful roses…on Valentines’ morning we got up – exchanged our cards <3… made some biscuits, eggs and bacon… had a nice cup of coffee before trekking out to another part of Jacksonville…for a little Saturday adventure..

we walked 4+ miles through a beautiful reserve…taking in the beauty around us and just being outside… discussing our dreams and goals… it was wonderful… I love my husband, and I know he loves me.

…but its not just about what we did/do for each other… but that as we grow and are learning (yes there is still lots to learn in our third year of marriage… seriously…if you are married you know) together how to love each other and ourselves – life is a celebration of LOVE… we are each making our own choices to get up early, eat a little bit better, exercise more and taking time out to have real talks (without a phone or computer near by) each week.. communication.. I tell ya it really is so important in any type of relationship.

Happy Valentines’ Day or LOVE month as we say around here…