I'm back...with a whole new life, lol.

[Mandzanita]

Hi guys! I feel like it's been a year since I'm been on and A LOT has changed :)

First of all, I'm married! The wedding was amazing and went as smoothly as a wedding can possibly go except for the 104 degree temp. That was a recipe for some sweat but I was too busy loving every minute of wearing my dress, lol. It turned out exactly the way I had envisioned, a classy country wedding :) I have'nt gotten my professional pics back yet but here are a few some of the guests took:

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We went on a 2 week honeymoon to Costa Rica and it was sooo much fun. A perfect mix between relaxation and adventure. Of course I sought out the horses and went on a few 4 hour rides on the beach and in the jungle...I even taught our guide how to post, lol. We took a catamaran out and went snorkling, tubed down rapids, ziplined through the jungle, repelled down a waterfall, relaxed in the mud baths and hot springs, and did a lot of....eating. I also found every stray dog and bonded with it. I even had our hotel dog sleeping in our room...he was too cute to say no to! Here are some pics...

About 10 steps from our door, it was beautful.

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Wave hunting...well in my case...sun bathing spot hunting...

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What I do best...
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After I kicked everyone's butt in our race, I was proud.

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I read about 4 books in this hammock, it was heavenly.
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This is Biscuit, my best friend. We took all of our beach walks together.
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Ok I think I'm out of room soon! I also moved but I'll update you guys on that later. Now I'm home and getting settled into our new place. We currently have no furniture and lawn chairs are really starting to look tempting...

[WashingtonBay]

Congratulations and thanks for the heavenly pictures :)

[gabhainn]

Congratulations and welcome back....................Kevin

[Ranger44]

Congrats! Sounds like it went just right. Hopefully the groom's version is the same as yours! :) Sorry, I can't help that I make comments like that.

[Mandzanita]

Thanks! Ranger..lol, yeah as long as he got to pick out the different kinds of beer he was a happy camper ;)

[lovesfortune]

Can't wait to see more wedding pictures! I LOVE your dress and you look gorgeous! And talk about a honeymoon to remember - how fantastic does all of that look/sound? Lucky you!!

[missyfritz]

Congrats! Your dress is absolutely gorgeous. :) Looks like Costa Rica was too!

[Mandzanita]

Loves...Thank you :) I will post them as soon as I get them! The photographer is very talented so I'm anxious to see how they come out :) Oh how I wish I could wear the dress again, just for fun. A few of my friends and I thought we should have a wedding dress party where we all get to wear them again. That would be pretty funny to see a bunch of brides running around, having a dance party, lol.

[Steelhorserider]

Glad you enjoyed your wedding and the honeymoon looks heavenly. I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. Congrats!

[star197]

Beautiful pics! Can't wait to hear more of your new life. :)

[PaintedDreamer_0110]

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Wow I really love this picture, its so sweet and captures the moment. Congratulations, Its nice to have you back! How is your horse?

[Equine_Woman]

YAYYYY!! Congrats!! You look gorgeous in your dress!!! Congratulations!! I'd been wondering what you were up to!!! How on earth did you leave Biscuit behind!! I bet that was hard!! Sounds like your honeymoon was heavenly!! Can't wait to see more pics!

[lovesfortune]

Have you heard of "trash the dress" photo shoots at all? if you google it you will see what i'm talking about - some of them are really neat. and you could do some one horseback and Biggs! but then again, that dress is so great ... maybe not!

[mare]

Beautiful bride! Beautiful pics!

I think a wedding dress party is a great idea.

[zoel_222]

Congratulations!! I'm glad the wedding and honeymoon well. Your dress is soooo phenomenal!

[valleyrider]

Congrats on your marrage. Just love your dress.. The beach pictures are great!

[Remali]

Congratulations! Wow, amazing pictures, what a beautiful wedding...... and that beach at sunset picture, I could retire there!! :)

I can't wait to see more pictures!

[oursarge]

Congratulations! The pictures are beautiful, love your dress & the bridesmaid's dresses. The scenery is beautiful too that little dog too cute.

When we moved in our house we didn't have much furniture so we used lawn furniture 'til we could afford the real thing. Now we have so much junk we need a dumpster and a yard sale! Iactually miss the lawn furniture days.

[cloedoll]

Congratulations!
You look/ed sooooo beautiful in your dress! Well, you are very pretty anyways lol, but still!
Sounds like it was simply amazing! Again, congrats!!!!

[vicklynn]

Welcome back!! Congrats on the marriage and a handsome groom!! Your dress is very beautiful!
Isnt Costa Rica the bomb? I know you had a good time there.
Great pics! Hope to see more soon.
Hope you get furniture soon too. That would be a plus..LOL

[TheRedHayflinger]

congrats, welcome back and gorgeous pictures!

Biscuit looks like a longer eared version of my dog Jake..haha

[Vacker Hast]

WOW, what a beautiful "New Life"!!! Glad to see you are back and congratulations on your wedding. Your dress is to die for and you were so stunning in it I can't wait for more photo's.

Your Honeymoon sounds and looks like a piece of Heaven...just breath taking.

Stacy

[Gypsy Rose]

Congrats! Sounds like you had a wonderful wedding and honeymoon! Thanks for sharing the pics!

[dame_wolf]

Beautiful pictures and congrats on the new life! Can't wait to see more pics!

[JackieB]

Welcome back! Congratulations!

[allie0]

Gorgeous pictures :) Congrats and welcome back :D

[SedonaThunder]

It's so great to see you!!! Your dress is absolutely gorgeous and your honey moon looks like heaven. I look forward to seeing more photos!

[Mandzanita]

Thanks again everyone :) Feels good to have such a warm welcome back! I will be sure to make a new post when I get all of the professional pics back. I'm dying to see them. Why do they make you wait so long!!!!

The move is going well, continuing to do little bit by little bit after work everyday. I think I'll cook the first meal in our kitchen tonight :) This kitchen is WONDERFUL! It's huge with a center butcherblock island and a double oven. The floorplan of the house is very open so once it's completely furnished it will be great for entertaining.

Biggs is doing great! The barn manager took care of him while I was gone and I came back to a fat and sassy horse! I ended up taking him to our county fair last weekend...very last minute...and he did so well! After I lunged all of his sillyness out we did very well for ourselves, getting two reserve champions! It was my first show in a long while and his first show ever! It was a 4 day show so he even had to stay overnight the whole time. I expected the worst but was VERY pleased with how well he did. Pictures to come :)

[sugarsgirl]

Congrats! The wedding looked beautiful, and so did you! Souds like you had an awesome time on your trip. I'm jelous of all the fun things you guys got to do, especaily riding on the beach and through the jungle. Good luck with the rest of your move and getting settled in!

[gaited07]

Congrats and welcome back.
You and your husband make a very handsome couple:)