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The Road Ahead: 3 Things Education Conferences Need to Help Teachers #iste12

7:15 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div id="__ss_13433796" style="width: 425px;"><strong style="display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px;"><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/coolcatteacher/the-road-ahead-3-things-education-conferences-need" target="_blank" title="The Road Ahead: 3 Things Education Conferences Need">The Road Ahead: 3 Things Education Conferences Need</a></strong> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/13433796" style="border-width: 1px 1px 0; border: 1px solid #CCC;" width="425"></iframe> <br /><div style="padding: 5px 0 12px;">View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/thecroaker/death-by-powerpoint" target="_blank">PowerPoint</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/coolcatteacher" target="_blank">Vicki Davis</a> <br /><br />I presented to the ISTE affiliates. Because I had the chance, I had three things I wanted to tell them to encourage them and help them improve education one teacher at a time. This is a copy of the presentation. If you want to see the notes and what I said with each slide, I've got most of them on the <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/coolcatteacher/the-road-ahead-3-things-education-conferences-need">main presentation on Slideshare.</a><br /><br /><br /></div></div>

The Road Ahead: 3 Things Education Conferences Need to Help Teachers #iste12

The Road Ahead: 3 Things Education Conferences Need View more PowerPoint from Vicki Davis I presented to the ISTE affiliates. Because I ...

Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 06/24/2012

2:30 AM Tukiyooo 0

<ul class="diigo-linkroll">      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-virtually-attend-necc-2006-and.html">Cool Cat Teacher Blog: How to (virtually) attend NECC 2006 (and make a difference)</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">When I couldn't go to ISTE in 2006 (It used to be called NECC) - this is what I did - I wrote a whole series of virtual posts that year and many people even thought I was there! Here is what I did back then to encourage those of you who are left at home. </p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste12">iste12</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste">iste</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/TaxonomySearchResults.aspx?parametrics=90009,90134,90570&event=23&mode=browse">Middle School: Physical Education: Games, sports teaching resources - Share My Lesson</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Health teachers and coaches will find some interesting lesson plans for teaching their subjects. It is fascinating to see the types of things being downloaded relating to this topic including a "shot put teaching card", "orienteering and fitness activities" some gymnastics lessons and swimming skill cards. Health teachers will appreciate these lessons.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/health">health</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/article.aspx?storyCode=50000143">Win a Staples $500 gift card - HTML Content - SML</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Right now you can upload and share lessons and win a $500 Staples gift card.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/article.aspx?storyCode=6000208">About Us - Information - SML</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Here is information on Share my lesson - a place where I'm sharing lessons and connecting. All the lessons are free. This is created and co-sponsored by the AFT and TES (out of the UK) but any teacher (like me) can join and share. Disclaimer: I have been doing some work promoting TES resources for the past months - see my blog for full information.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/tes">tes</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/sharemylesson">sharemylesson</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.leekolbert.com/2012/06/some-iste-advice-to-all.html">A GeekyMomma's Blog: Some ISTE Advice to All</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Excellent post by Lee Kolbert for ISTE presenters and attendees.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste12">iste12</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste">iste</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.smore.com/n57d-iste-2012-the-big-events">ISTE 2012: "Other" Events | Smore</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">You should read this page if you're at ISTE and if you're not. It is created using Smore - an app recommended at the smackdown today. It includes many of the other events of iste that you'll want to join.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste12">iste12</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste">iste</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/app">app</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://cybraryman.com/pinterest.html">Cybraryman Internet Catalogue - Pinterest Guidelines</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Jerry Blumengarten has created an excellent set of resources on Pinterest for educators.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/pinterest">pinterest</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste12">iste12</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/socialedcon">socialedcon</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://blog.iste.org/remote-iste-expands-conference-convention-center/">Remote ISTE Expands Conference Beyond the Convention Center | ISTE Connects Blog</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">I'll be presenting on Tuesday for remote ISTE with Maggie Tsai talking about social bookmarking as part of research (I'll also include some slides on common core from my new book Collaborative Writing in the Cloud from eye on education.) Here's information on all the ways you can participate remotely.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste12">iste12</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste">iste</a></p>                                        </li>  </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 06/24/2012

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: How to (virtually) attend NECC 2006 (and make a difference) When I couldn'...

Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock #teaching 06/23/2012

12:30 PM Tukiyooo 0

<ul class="diigo-linkroll">      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceCalendar.aspx?nbday=0&nbmth=7&nbyear=2012&evcode=47">July 4 lesson plans</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">As you plan for July 4th, here are some lessons and activities you can do. Share my lesson is a new site for US teachers, would you upload and share your lesson plans. We can do better than this even if the site has been up less than a week. Share those lessons. (There is a contest going right now too.)</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/july">july</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/Race-around-the-clock-times-tables-3003146/">Race around the clock times tables - Resources - SML</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">An interesting way to review multiplication tables.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/teaching">teaching</a></p>                                        </li>  </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Teach This! Teaching with lesson plans and ideas that rock #teaching 06/23/2012

July 4 lesson plans As you plan for July 4th, here are some lessons and activities you can do. Share...

Why we need eFolios in schools #iste12 #socialedcon

11:45 AM Tukiyooo 0

I'm at #socialedcon at #iste12 and have some important points that I'd like to interject about why we need efolios. Since it would take too much time in the session, I'm going to share them on my blog. Please forgive me for not being able to link as easily as I'm cranking this quickly.<br /><br />Portfolios should be:<br /><br /><b>1- About learning and legacy.</b><br />It isn't just about assessment but about helping kids connect to their legacy and who that student is.<br /><br />efolios should be about taking kids from a number to a unique individual and give us a unique way to celebrate creativity beyond the standardized test.<br /><br /><b>2 - Efolios should make kids not feel like a number to feeling unique. </b><br /><br />They should be able to pull all of their lives together. Steve Hargadon shares how his daughter used her blog to get into college.<br /><br />Joyce Valenza says that "kids don't think about archiving and sharing what they are doing in their lives. We are obscuring their names of everything they achieve because of lack of privacy so the only things that people see that they are doing are frivolous."<br /><br />In my own life, I can look back on my journal when I was twelve and remember that I wanted to become an author back then.<br /><br /><b>3 - Schools need permanent museums of learning</b>.<br /><br />If I was sending my child to a new school, I would ask that school to show what their students were doing.<br /><br /><b>4 - Schools can use efolios as a way to celebrate creativity, the arts, and phenomenal work instead of the "standardized test."</b><br /><br />The group is saying that it is a problem that everything is behind a wall and @edtechsteve made a great point that students need to own their data. I agree with that and think that every annual should have a DVD where that student burns all data from that year onto the DVD.<br /><br />There is a discussion about how those kids who build efolios and have them have a "leg up" versus other children and it isn't fair so all schools should allow and encourage efolios. The digital divide is being exacerbated because the "haves" have Internet access and computers at home and can build websites relating to their passions whereas those without access are allowed only to do something behind a walled garden that is deleted every year.<br />This group also has a feeling that efolios shouldn't be "owned" by one teacher but the learner and should go from classroom to classroom. <br /><br />Joyce makes a great point that we need to collect some best practices for this.<br /><br />If you're doing efolios, please share what you're doing with efolios or your opinions on this. Remember that leaders are those who overcome barriers. You can't change your district but you can change yourself and your classroom.<br /><br />Note that I plan to release some very simple posts this week to bring you into the conversation. I welcome your comments and hope you'll forgive typos (as often I have them when typing on my ipad.) Welcome to #iste12<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=E%20Harbor%20Dr,San%20Diego,United%20States%4032.707058%2C-117.162483&z=10'>E Harbor Dr,San Diego,United States</a></p>

Why we need eFolios in schools #iste12 #socialedcon

I'm at #socialedcon at #iste12 and have some important points that I'd like to interject about why we need efolios. Since it would t...

Jamaica: Day 4

10:00 AM Tukiyooo 0

I began my first full day as Mrs. Busbee with a mimosa!<br /><br />Since I woke up most days between 6:30 and 7 AM, I would retreat to the balcony and do some catching up online while Joel slept.  I had plenty of messages on Facebook to keep me occupied until 9 AM when our breakfast arrived.  We were entitled to one day of breakfast in bed (except really, on our balcony).  This is how it was delivered to us:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl-kRwnQ21bvcHWZNfj0D1lbBf_NPokZbWL_oblwctj_1zI5sr5cyLbk-ns-HtOVqP-VZ4sso4-IkNTrnMjDfVP0LoXJve-VtrqCZp410p7OrVJqW8nXPqUnNQJL-FygbQB-rVIzBQZw/s1600/Jamaica+2012+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl-kRwnQ21bvcHWZNfj0D1lbBf_NPokZbWL_oblwctj_1zI5sr5cyLbk-ns-HtOVqP-VZ4sso4-IkNTrnMjDfVP0LoXJve-VtrqCZp410p7OrVJqW8nXPqUnNQJL-FygbQB-rVIzBQZw/s400/Jamaica+2012+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Poor Joel wasn't feeling well, however.  On day 1 of our marriage, we immediately exercised our vows: "in sickness and in health."  He ended up getting some type of bacterial infection related to his sinuses.  We learned this after visiting the nurse and doctor onsite at the resort.  So, on Sunday we took it easy.  Joel rested a lot in bed, and I did a 45 minute workout at the gym.<br /><br />At noon that day, we got to view our wedding pictures.  I wasn't pleased that we couldn't obtain all of the pictures that were taken on our special day.  Well, let me rephrase that.  We COULD have taken all of the pictures that were photographed on our wedding day, for the holy-moly price of $3000.  Uhm, no.  So we selected 142 images.  It saddens me.  142 pictures of the 600ish that were taken.  *sigh*  Originally, we were only going to get 110 images, but I couldn't part with 32 of them so we paid more than what we anticipated.  I loved you Sandals, but you were insanely priced when it came to your photography services!<br /><br />Afterward, I spent the rest of the day at the beach while Joel slept.  It was me and Fifty for most of the day!<br /><br />Later that evening we enjoyed another scrumptious dinner and glorious sunset.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio72fQH2sWeGb4FO41WYWHcsXMi6lPNNQIqH3KWZ4lsuezHrdKAuYyv2es0rA5JohfguFIAmOy8ULnrWGLxfi9FCWBJ9o6-QZjuuScY8LYyULeMOzUAVTno_HEkc_7Araqs7NqcJK_sRw/s1600/sunset+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio72fQH2sWeGb4FO41WYWHcsXMi6lPNNQIqH3KWZ4lsuezHrdKAuYyv2es0rA5JohfguFIAmOy8ULnrWGLxfi9FCWBJ9o6-QZjuuScY8LYyULeMOzUAVTno_HEkc_7Araqs7NqcJK_sRw/s400/sunset+2.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hDj6ziNex6Iq9S1B3jR5Ls6GqeHJq4AxGUCzGO7NHXSAPTtMWSZeg1pOy8oyAUCMDeayptpHMD6FICZO0ZYkOsOla-WFeqcGFabWMEGbnxNpNuBsaK5SNp1Pn_EH7x5S_uVdrQV9YbY/s1600/sunset+joel+and+hilary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hDj6ziNex6Iq9S1B3jR5Ls6GqeHJq4AxGUCzGO7NHXSAPTtMWSZeg1pOy8oyAUCMDeayptpHMD6FICZO0ZYkOsOla-WFeqcGFabWMEGbnxNpNuBsaK5SNp1Pn_EH7x5S_uVdrQV9YbY/s400/sunset+joel+and+hilary.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />Afterward, we walked along the beach and took some additional pictures.  We ended up meeting a couple who were married on our same wedding date, but back in Virginia (about an hour from where we currently live) and had just arrived in Jamaica on the 10th.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0QD6sUgrC_iMnAPvLrGTAY9pOESX9WeJEK5j_Rqh-swQE9LGEBT_EpuYbvU0yhkEmH-Uth6pn8Jvr0K-Jzz-SghayK9SPV2lT8tpzk2moSb82bZQ5n7vCkgWlTRFfaE8ZYanR0OTSY8/s1600/beach+busbee+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0QD6sUgrC_iMnAPvLrGTAY9pOESX9WeJEK5j_Rqh-swQE9LGEBT_EpuYbvU0yhkEmH-Uth6pn8Jvr0K-Jzz-SghayK9SPV2lT8tpzk2moSb82bZQ5n7vCkgWlTRFfaE8ZYanR0OTSY8/s400/beach+busbee+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhiEn7Z3eyNopOQ_f3jM3wtG_DtVVvL68_Y24YipDQSLeNMM4ze0mHxx5ScUGcvADe_OSoohpVf3Q1hcbGUA0xmWTKAOrMv0NysBY53-R6V7SPrz48RCXcsC-UFB1bgKdTt3mJLp2OdE/s1600/beach+busbee+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhiEn7Z3eyNopOQ_f3jM3wtG_DtVVvL68_Y24YipDQSLeNMM4ze0mHxx5ScUGcvADe_OSoohpVf3Q1hcbGUA0xmWTKAOrMv0NysBY53-R6V7SPrz48RCXcsC-UFB1bgKdTt3mJLp2OdE/s400/beach+busbee+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Despite my groom being sick, we had another wonderful day!

I began my first full day as Mrs. Busbee with a mimosa! Since I woke up most days between 6:30 and 7 AM, I would retreat to the balcony and ...

Crowdsourced #iste12 advice

3:43 AM Tukiyooo 0

ISTE iste12 Crowdsourced #iste12 advice

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Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 06/23/2012

2:30 AM Tukiyooo 0

<ul class="diigo-linkroll">      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/?q=%23iste12">Pinterest / Search results for #iste12</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">This hashtag search shows everything tagged #iste12 on Pinterest. </p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste12">iste12</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.isteunplugged.com/sat-623-socialedcon.html">Sat 6/23 SOCIALEDCON - ISTE UNPLUGGED</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Socialedcon will be Saturday morning at ISTE and I'll be there to spend time with friends and meet new ones. If you're curious, here's the page with information including if they will be streaming.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/iste12">iste12</a></p>                                        </li>      <li>      <p class="diigo-link">                <a href="http://www.sharemylesson.com/article.aspx?storyCode=50000148">Common Core State Standards - SML</a>      </p>      <p class="diigo-description">Common Core information center. Some good resources on Common Core and what is happening with them.</p>              <p class="diigo-tags">          <span>tags:</span>                      <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/commoncore">commoncore</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/news">news</a>            <a href="http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher/education">education</a></p>                                        </li>  </ul><p class="diigo-ps">Posted from <a href='http://www.diigo.com'>Diigo</a>. The rest of my favorite links are <a href='http://www.diigo.com/user/coolcatteacher'>here</a>.</p>

Daily Education and Technology News for Schools 06/23/2012

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Jamaica: The BIG Day - PART 2

7:00 PM Tukiyooo 0

After we had cake and champagne, we got started with the rest of our pictures.  I'm going to share a few of my favorites in this post, but I'll provide a link to my personal Facebook photo album of the rest!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgty2ldMp3CohlTr6i7SSSK67ZQaEOw6hCn6zEOZmkF5JyBqYwRMBohf4ljr8OCd6xCVMgQlV8_s7G4OJnqOtDMBFh8sYv8ZY_lCtAB2DbzkX43bfOJVz_fSuToJmwI_zGdtUhsV3B88V4/s1600/Garden+Shot+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgty2ldMp3CohlTr6i7SSSK67ZQaEOw6hCn6zEOZmkF5JyBqYwRMBohf4ljr8OCd6xCVMgQlV8_s7G4OJnqOtDMBFh8sYv8ZY_lCtAB2DbzkX43bfOJVz_fSuToJmwI_zGdtUhsV3B88V4/s400/Garden+Shot+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This one below is one of my favorites, but I'll show you my real favorites here shortly :).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymxK-LyynXsHu-7bamFOsTRv3n092UJD91B8OhZBsmugwpsVpCJ_oED6GTa1eX9ef_Hsdur0mdSMUqWONIeIDRqFnc-mlInVK3IqVOL3cxmZAYa39JVnr5nkzahUITEdrB-Vv1nT-L-M/s1600/Garden+Shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymxK-LyynXsHu-7bamFOsTRv3n092UJD91B8OhZBsmugwpsVpCJ_oED6GTa1eX9ef_Hsdur0mdSMUqWONIeIDRqFnc-mlInVK3IqVOL3cxmZAYa39JVnr5nkzahUITEdrB-Vv1nT-L-M/s400/Garden+Shot.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br />I really like this one too :).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejOAYd8M-Rog1oRS6vAgoTO0cmRJrhG98VJXV58H8n69n0VbgAFvSTAPjvzCONsiPD-xSwqT3TTs3JKBczBYnobgl3OdHpXek8Zsbh_6IBSt8V2WP-LgiZZ05lyIS3XupfEnGuXum6eY/s1600/Tree+Hiding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejOAYd8M-Rog1oRS6vAgoTO0cmRJrhG98VJXV58H8n69n0VbgAFvSTAPjvzCONsiPD-xSwqT3TTs3JKBczBYnobgl3OdHpXek8Zsbh_6IBSt8V2WP-LgiZZ05lyIS3XupfEnGuXum6eY/s400/Tree+Hiding.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />The prom picture that never was! ha!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75OgyQPJAXcgemuQP6641D3NwQYHXf-wkpUVlHtdYBXgvVkIUXMu4CbKP9jnI9K2S8No8Ad5Kz5DpbHijOuyQX5XVoFLYO6fL5vNozduvgsq9lLNv6nzlRfBrszYFID_wmEK7CQj23ag/s1600/garden+shot+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75OgyQPJAXcgemuQP6641D3NwQYHXf-wkpUVlHtdYBXgvVkIUXMu4CbKP9jnI9K2S8No8Ad5Kz5DpbHijOuyQX5XVoFLYO6fL5vNozduvgsq9lLNv6nzlRfBrszYFID_wmEK7CQj23ag/s640/garden+shot+5.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-qwp2EYhLRD65o10TI0BYWLGtVnhbz6pgHKzROGfHB_8rkO4U_vhdGIihurS4yFZ84crdk_mGl4fLTytHiKWYjYBol_4K__dS4mqjcalKsW8UiU98FzU_GR3XUj3oQZ8NVavxDDPL5I/s1600/garden+shot+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-qwp2EYhLRD65o10TI0BYWLGtVnhbz6pgHKzROGfHB_8rkO4U_vhdGIihurS4yFZ84crdk_mGl4fLTytHiKWYjYBol_4K__dS4mqjcalKsW8UiU98FzU_GR3XUj3oQZ8NVavxDDPL5I/s640/garden+shot+6.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br />This one is another favorite of mine (below).  I have so many, but something about this one just makes me smile every time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcLifkngy3dtG4zmOoBzB_NdmpfSJVPki0_v9-jl4tzISn8JJ8aCDaOmalFFQZYSAjA2OvjpltKQ9nLoxkehoqB4qQ9d8cm1vbg0-M5eoqX9W8ED-xKz1qgD_JyxFMGzgCsakFkCLzjY/s1600/garden+shot+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcLifkngy3dtG4zmOoBzB_NdmpfSJVPki0_v9-jl4tzISn8JJ8aCDaOmalFFQZYSAjA2OvjpltKQ9nLoxkehoqB4qQ9d8cm1vbg0-M5eoqX9W8ED-xKz1qgD_JyxFMGzgCsakFkCLzjY/s400/garden+shot+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Glad we captured one with palm trees!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrb13_APfZ8kZyOPgavfHRVoSBgfSI-uS4gV_U6MVdcxe1vkOzvFKZUSFVfVxx4MNmu3idUM4XEDsjJPWpp-iL8eXGCW7MJ7IgFhUueGyRVMf65RHafEnxbJdvxuEOlKgBe9Spi_0_PXA/s1600/palm+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrb13_APfZ8kZyOPgavfHRVoSBgfSI-uS4gV_U6MVdcxe1vkOzvFKZUSFVfVxx4MNmu3idUM4XEDsjJPWpp-iL8eXGCW7MJ7IgFhUueGyRVMf65RHafEnxbJdvxuEOlKgBe9Spi_0_PXA/s640/palm+tree.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNxKneOgjl-9l68IcosNPfH08Q-t3K_hTZaBALdgUhiY51BxxIEqqbX7IV3E_AdunDETbkiq_M2TzCrRl6tuZzB_Ifpy-nTcZzhhqCjK2bXWDIscmpj03Ql5yplVGl81kvfNWAgf2r6w/s1600/swing+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNxKneOgjl-9l68IcosNPfH08Q-t3K_hTZaBALdgUhiY51BxxIEqqbX7IV3E_AdunDETbkiq_M2TzCrRl6tuZzB_Ifpy-nTcZzhhqCjK2bXWDIscmpj03Ql5yplVGl81kvfNWAgf2r6w/s400/swing+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also adored my bouquet.  I was able to bring it home with me and I'm currently trying to root the orchids.  I've done some quick research online about rooting orchids and I guess there are a lot of different breeds of them.  I have no idea what "breed" of orchid mine is but I'm trying desperately to root them!  I love plants and how awesome would that be to be able to grow orchids from my very own wedding flowers?  If you know anything about orchids, please share!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtp3XRh5ckcQYnXnA5JZWUqiFNjA3imd9VZK40zf94yt8xHuJAkO3btvded1FPC0P718nRrc0-uiWbfYfKj0D6N_x8g3YnL39P6Jasi2aGOmICyPcXZ3kbG5v7R-6wC8_ViVquEb2nW0/s1600/008_8+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtp3XRh5ckcQYnXnA5JZWUqiFNjA3imd9VZK40zf94yt8xHuJAkO3btvded1FPC0P718nRrc0-uiWbfYfKj0D6N_x8g3YnL39P6Jasi2aGOmICyPcXZ3kbG5v7R-6wC8_ViVquEb2nW0/s400/008_8+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />I'm not sure if this was done on purpose but I loved how the veil formed a heart silhoutte with our heads.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLo-1xQwolWrH0e2uVfWfbMriGQlmB-Sp2PKacp4oBQah9cwuNwDpPYB2Z4nVrLwW96ahZwuTMXTIvIaZEriVdJDR6Bm2HFyhSOdsFcdO1EjCQy4wMZYlV2txnEfp4xdnEMFpXySJKHo/s1600/021_21+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLo-1xQwolWrH0e2uVfWfbMriGQlmB-Sp2PKacp4oBQah9cwuNwDpPYB2Z4nVrLwW96ahZwuTMXTIvIaZEriVdJDR6Bm2HFyhSOdsFcdO1EjCQy4wMZYlV2txnEfp4xdnEMFpXySJKHo/s400/021_21+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sidewalk was scorching hot, and while we're smiling in this picture, my thoughts were really, "Faster! Faster! The soles of my feet are melting away!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsgDoQk918qQ4KBr_owcGuchvf1Sh2IYNKW5477YaFhr020E_J6d_B6vCRNoYfgTFxL8E-Z8xfDhgrJTYeq2ePtFc35a2U_qR9FUFNnNvuCijpC9DGDpH5sKTt7HBDpJdwt-jBstRdBo/s1600/024_24+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsgDoQk918qQ4KBr_owcGuchvf1Sh2IYNKW5477YaFhr020E_J6d_B6vCRNoYfgTFxL8E-Z8xfDhgrJTYeq2ePtFc35a2U_qR9FUFNnNvuCijpC9DGDpH5sKTt7HBDpJdwt-jBstRdBo/s400/024_24+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This draping, braided tree is called a rubber tree.  I got some other cool shots of it in our honeymoon pictures.  I'll be sure to share those in a later post!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkiR_yNg4ZXkITXR5F6CMjNHDBaSmnOXQF5S0Imt5XsCvwzo5_5FCVKvGPqs0patxM6QW94Zgsc4FES2rTC9ZyZdqUM_YTjUUsIxI-krS30_a1OHKbUxN5Fmaova4cpjAst3cIrTpGK8/s1600/038_38+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkiR_yNg4ZXkITXR5F6CMjNHDBaSmnOXQF5S0Imt5XsCvwzo5_5FCVKvGPqs0patxM6QW94Zgsc4FES2rTC9ZyZdqUM_YTjUUsIxI-krS30_a1OHKbUxN5Fmaova4cpjAst3cIrTpGK8/s400/038_38+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb96MI1XFsB0sDjp7H6lVNhQTrcvbZYGpdIcjPR96jCKOkh5PJjb9CgVjOY09HYrBI4Vv93WFougvb4NZNOe269ZlYWcY77wtyNhS5jZP4L2RBHDeyd_QZnNc_2I2FkMaDipmuD7TPbU/s1600/040_40+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb96MI1XFsB0sDjp7H6lVNhQTrcvbZYGpdIcjPR96jCKOkh5PJjb9CgVjOY09HYrBI4Vv93WFougvb4NZNOe269ZlYWcY77wtyNhS5jZP4L2RBHDeyd_QZnNc_2I2FkMaDipmuD7TPbU/s400/040_40+%25282%2529+-+Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />This is the only one I've had the time to Photoshop. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ls0ZQe4otAs1avXUk0dSOV5HuyKE4g6gBeAgk1kpcIE3JyeZOKEGBNII82tODKjk3KgOTYGlg10yk_zJ0MGQx6n9qoYruC9kc6VBtQYtAKCWkxEa3NFqVvEAVXvJLZKvN7WdyU5fjKg/s1600/tree+side+kiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ls0ZQe4otAs1avXUk0dSOV5HuyKE4g6gBeAgk1kpcIE3JyeZOKEGBNII82tODKjk3KgOTYGlg10yk_zJ0MGQx6n9qoYruC9kc6VBtQYtAKCWkxEa3NFqVvEAVXvJLZKvN7WdyU5fjKg/s400/tree+side+kiss.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprMjVl0DIdonaDiwDXG55I6JuXxleRV4rkIjQFOr1EZ4lW6mJSRfG7zQaRYEb1YqfOc7unl8fVLo8sXBf8bIp13_Wa7Sgmh3D6YHV-h-9jEhnXj8zGfNn6Bu5P2Zh35JHa2OkWUS3YsE/s1600/014_14+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprMjVl0DIdonaDiwDXG55I6JuXxleRV4rkIjQFOr1EZ4lW6mJSRfG7zQaRYEb1YqfOc7unl8fVLo8sXBf8bIp13_Wa7Sgmh3D6YHV-h-9jEhnXj8zGfNn6Bu5P2Zh35JHa2OkWUS3YsE/s400/014_14+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />These pictures make me want to print/frame them all.  But then, that would be kind of weird to have 50 wedding pictures distributed throughout our small condo on the walls and on tabletops, wouldn't it? :)<br /><br />And now, for the best pictures yet!  As I stated in previous posts about our time in Jamaica, it. was. HOT!  By the time we were done with pictures, I had a nice sunburn on my shoulders and a sweet layer of sweat coating everything.  Joel was the same.  As much as I wanted to keep going with the photo taking, I also desperately wanted to get that dress off of me so that I could just hop into a refreshing pool of water!  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfFb8MDY28wZnG2dG9-dT8GEExzI7zXjV5njT5a2D0WVP2ybV_ZOgmebvenL_WDewvNuNYjnONittbPGcz8X1ZZebpfSy4eI7KD9UlFVn5PPBGgxJ-QNYlGYdcOoB3-WKkgzWtcXy_mA/s1600/beach+kiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfFb8MDY28wZnG2dG9-dT8GEExzI7zXjV5njT5a2D0WVP2ybV_ZOgmebvenL_WDewvNuNYjnONittbPGcz8X1ZZebpfSy4eI7KD9UlFVn5PPBGgxJ-QNYlGYdcOoB3-WKkgzWtcXy_mA/s400/beach+kiss.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />So, that's just what we did!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I absolutely love this shot below.  It was the perfect ending to a perfect wedding ceremony!  And while the picture looks cute because he's carrying my dress for me, he's really carrying it because it weighed a ton as soon as I landed in the water.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmgQMVXtX_cRNtayMBeBjgGni_N9-qxT-VrZJ7PmUO5wrxFW-vJe1Fe8HK8izSP9oyLO3Qg4VtpmR12wVrgz6LdWvfB8l3pwHB3MSnRIskbpfir-6pSspMbLVTPSUa2r8oPvWR2pbl_M/s1600/coming+out+of+water+edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmgQMVXtX_cRNtayMBeBjgGni_N9-qxT-VrZJ7PmUO5wrxFW-vJe1Fe8HK8izSP9oyLO3Qg4VtpmR12wVrgz6LdWvfB8l3pwHB3MSnRIskbpfir-6pSspMbLVTPSUa2r8oPvWR2pbl_M/s400/coming+out+of+water+edit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>After this, we went back to the room to shower up and relax before our candlelight dinner later on that evening. <br /><br />We returned from our ceremony to this sweet towel animal  on our bed, with flower petals scattered throughout the entire room!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCExKyc-Npk50-kxbSyaxyCtJna2QypsUUqHXYymWYdLRi9FznGHD5Mfl43Y5mVPRwp_VYUIaCmZ4aktEEiZnEYvdfeqcFQdzL9tGobSVC27tqlAVTiC3NJOr_OxH65AQR6pbaceG60M/s1600/Jamaica+2012+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCExKyc-Npk50-kxbSyaxyCtJna2QypsUUqHXYymWYdLRi9FznGHD5Mfl43Y5mVPRwp_VYUIaCmZ4aktEEiZnEYvdfeqcFQdzL9tGobSVC27tqlAVTiC3NJOr_OxH65AQR6pbaceG60M/s400/Jamaica+2012+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />In just a few hours, we set off for our candlelight dinner on the Greek gazebo, which was next to our wedding gazebo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74lN988_A3LwoIH-fcFoDPob93VaOy9blykSDU2FXvbWPNVGwMariV066mAFsOnBsf6XquU1OKPB2SOo_10AsYlNsxkhSAOZM1n0q1O43mf_pMPo3_SWIxtg-hyIT2HyaEn2PemVHra4/s1600/dinner+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74lN988_A3LwoIH-fcFoDPob93VaOy9blykSDU2FXvbWPNVGwMariV066mAFsOnBsf6XquU1OKPB2SOo_10AsYlNsxkhSAOZM1n0q1O43mf_pMPo3_SWIxtg-hyIT2HyaEn2PemVHra4/s400/dinner+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwS4Qp3q6CyjoWd20bEdb7cBBZvHu1nO6-shWY9BcdqyONRkLbzEBQe3DN641hAL6JkaEPVm0DcdItIpFGlVSDx0aBsBuuC8G_7h2GOf015yF4CgeznP1L3d4g-jTex_U9KPQRzVgIirc/s1600/Jamaica+2012+024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwS4Qp3q6CyjoWd20bEdb7cBBZvHu1nO6-shWY9BcdqyONRkLbzEBQe3DN641hAL6JkaEPVm0DcdItIpFGlVSDx0aBsBuuC8G_7h2GOf015yF4CgeznP1L3d4g-jTex_U9KPQRzVgIirc/s400/Jamaica+2012+024.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the roof of the gazebo</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTDRzgjHmoFa5SQTvxvPmns-xruy90_DCpnXIG6YVWZOu93H8gAbAcnBTzdn6eZ-KM6oY_M6U1mpwuwKkNynOiMGJpFXcUren30RNlgmendUuc_wjM4U4j9Jqjie2VZdHEcLQKXcWFDw/s1600/dinner+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTDRzgjHmoFa5SQTvxvPmns-xruy90_DCpnXIG6YVWZOu93H8gAbAcnBTzdn6eZ-KM6oY_M6U1mpwuwKkNynOiMGJpFXcUren30RNlgmendUuc_wjM4U4j9Jqjie2VZdHEcLQKXcWFDw/s400/dinner+pic.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We had a delicious meal of snapper with mashed potatoes and squash, along with a few glasses of champagne.  <br />  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSZbkq9tTqyVK50A3D7q_hqktLy1LQRdKZLwn_mRqIxAkFwjT6mFCpM7r088k_YCu6uejP6F8x_5malAz_EQCKCuOZ0u9n1iot4lQckQCbCJXYuWulh17s_-7w5CNdjvsWJt_uv0QjBc/s1600/wedding+dinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSZbkq9tTqyVK50A3D7q_hqktLy1LQRdKZLwn_mRqIxAkFwjT6mFCpM7r088k_YCu6uejP6F8x_5malAz_EQCKCuOZ0u9n1iot4lQckQCbCJXYuWulh17s_-7w5CNdjvsWJt_uv0QjBc/s400/wedding+dinner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />And so ended our wedding day - the first day as Mr. & Mrs. Busbee!  I couldn't have been happier!<br /><br /><span style="color: #cccccc;">You can see even more of our wedding pictures </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10102943149486724.3871768.9311080&type=3&l=60ca364c3c" style="color: #cccccc;">here</a><span style="color: #cccccc;">.</span>

Jamaica Montego Bay Sandals wedding Jamaica: The BIG Day - PART 2

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Library Aide I: Circulation (Scheduled 8-Hour Position and Substitute Hours Available) - The Canton Public Library

12:58 PM Anonymous 0

<strong>Library Aide I: Circulation (Scheduled 8-Hour Position and Substitute Hours Available) - </strong>The <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Canton Public Library</strong></span> is seeking a pleasant, customer service-oriented self-starter to join  the staff of our friendly community library. A part-time position of 8  hours per week is available, as are additional sub hours. The scheduled  hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  The rate of pay is  $14.05 hourly. Responsibilities of the position include: Charges and  discharges library materials; Answers phones and routes calls; Collects  fines and other payments; Issues new library cards; Explains library  policies and procedures; Assists patrons in the use of library  equipment, such as self-checkout station, computers, catalog, or copier;  Answers basic information questions. Must have excellent communication  and customer service skills. Must be a reader. Experience with  technology, such as Microsoft Office, digital photography, internet  searching, social media, and the use of devices such as MP3 players and  tablets, is strongly preferred. Previous library experience and a  college degree are also preferred. Town of Canton employment  applications are available at the library’s circulation desk or from the  town’s website.  Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applications may be dropped off or mailed to: Robert Simon, Library  Director, Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT  06019.

Library Aide I: Circulation (Scheduled 8-Hour Position and Substitute Hours Available) - The Canton Public Library

Library Aide I: Circulation (Scheduled 8-Hour Position and Substitute Hours Available) - The Canton Public Library is seeking a pleasant, c...

Library Assistant I - Town of Bloomfield

12:42 PM Anonymous 0

<b>Library Assistant I - </b><span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Town of Bloomfield</strong></span>.  $20.71/hrly. Bloomfield Public Libraries are seeking a part-time,  non-benefited/substitute person to work on library circulation desks.   Serves as first contact for patrons at the circulation desks.  Duties  include checking material in and out, providing information about  Library services, loading, unloading and shelving materials, etc.   Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications: High School  Diploma or equivalency and one year of related work experience,  preferably in a library or with computers, OR an equivalent acceptable  combination of education, experience and training. Must have expertise  on computers. Knowledge of Sirsi is preferable.  Must be able to work  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5 pm. To 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  and every other Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Selection Process:  Candidates will be rated based on education, experience, and skills  identified on the application, resume and cover letter as they relate to  the requirements of this position.  Additional examinations may include  computer skills testing, written subject matter tests, and/or oral  interviews or may be a combination of any of the above. Applications:  Town of Bloomfield conducts pre-employment drug testing. Applications  may be obtained from the Department of Human Resources, 800 Bloomfield  Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002, or on our website at <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.bloomfieldct.org" href="http://www.bloomfieldct.org/" target="_blank">www.bloomfieldct.org</a> and must be submitted to Human Resources along with a resume and cover letter no later than 5:00 p.m. on<span style="color: red;"> July 18, 2012</span>. AA/EOE.

Library Assistant I - Town of Bloomfield

Library Assistant I - Town of Bloomfield . $20.71/hrly. Bloomfield Public Libraries are seeking a part-time, non-benefited/substitute pers...

Librarian I: Adult Services - Town of Bloomfield

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<strong>Librarian I: Adult Services - </strong><span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Town of Bloomfield</strong></span>.  $30.62/hrly. Seeking a dynamic, technologically proficient adult  service librarian.  The successful candidate will be responsible for  computer classes for the public, adult collection development, and  managing the adult literacy program.  Additional tasks include computer  maintenance and troubleshooting support, data base coordination and an  electronic newsletter.  This is a full-time 35 hour per week position  that includes some evenings and Saturday hours. Minimum Qualifications:  Minimum requirements include Masters in Library Science (MLS) from an  ALA accredited college or university and one year related experience  including library computer systems. Must possess a valid motor vehicle  operator’s license. Must be proficient in MS Office programs, graphic  design software and digital and electronic resources.  Excellent written  and verbal communication skills are required. Selection Process:  Candidates will be rated based on education, experience, and skills  identified on the application, resume and cover letter as they relate to  the requirements of this position.  Additional examinations may include  computer skills testing, written subject matter tests, and/or oral  interviews or may be a combination of any of the above. Applications:  Town of Bloomfield conducts pre-employment drug testing. Applications  may be obtained from the Department of Human Resources, 800 Bloomfield  Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002, or on our website at <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.bloomfieldct.org" href="http://www.bloomfieldct.org/" target="_blank">www.bloomfieldct.org</a> and must be submitted to Human Resources along with a resume and cover letter no later than 5:00 p.m. on <span style="color: red;">July 11, 2012</span>. AA/EOE.

Librarian I: Adult Services - Town of Bloomfield

Librarian I: Adult Services - Town of Bloomfield . $30.62/hrly. Seeking a dynamic, technologically proficient adult service librarian. Th...

Jamaica: The BIG Day! (or... Day 3) PART 1

6:39 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999;">**for all pictures, click for a larger image to see the details :) ** </span></div><br />We woke up bright and early on Saturday morning, anxious to get our special day started.  I thought I would feel odd seeing Joel on the day of the wedding, when tradition states that you shouldn't see the groom beforehand.  However, it was no big deal.  We enjoyed a nice breakfast together in the morning, as Joel professed his nerves to me.  It was sweet, though I wasn't nervous at all.<br /><br />I was set for hair/makeup at 9 AM.  I scheduled a 60 minute Swedish massage for Joel at the same time.  The massage was the perfect antidote to relieve Joel's nerves - he said it was one of the best he's ever had!<br /><br />Meanwhile, I was busy being transformed into this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTvanmmqW-4MHNfVv7ta_YqTFhHHbpr8rhVU36DR13ibDFw9673yw_d3Gfjw756r3QjNZCY8uigy-KmlVFl3WE1sF157CMA9dcFO2302VbkwdiiXUbHCFYwm7AaPnPIItCAecVT6R0HU/s1600/hair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTvanmmqW-4MHNfVv7ta_YqTFhHHbpr8rhVU36DR13ibDFw9673yw_d3Gfjw756r3QjNZCY8uigy-KmlVFl3WE1sF157CMA9dcFO2302VbkwdiiXUbHCFYwm7AaPnPIItCAecVT6R0HU/s400/hair.JPG" width="283" /></a></div><br />A special thank you to Wendy for doing an outstanding job on my hair and makeup, and to Marla for giving me a beautiful mani/pedi.  Wendy was like a magician - translating the hair picture I gave her for inspiration into exactly what I wanted.  At this point, I was truly feeling like a bride!  <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfDcd0dmyej_D3-I2JKhkg0ZN-MFmYO7wUQMwDxkPzwoubJ4xqyOxjlfpFjOsydlUGydGncphauPDVZE0jGdn7QdF4wrKicJQ9vni4wviHo_AQvfAZz2xisH0Cxltn6if-VcltAt9WJY/s1600/hair+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfDcd0dmyej_D3-I2JKhkg0ZN-MFmYO7wUQMwDxkPzwoubJ4xqyOxjlfpFjOsydlUGydGncphauPDVZE0jGdn7QdF4wrKicJQ9vni4wviHo_AQvfAZz2xisH0Cxltn6if-VcltAt9WJY/s400/hair+2.JPG" width="383" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wendy & Marla</td></tr></tbody></table>By the time I was done with the glam fairies, the time was approaching 10:30 AM and our wedding was scheduled for 11 AM!  I was getting a little nervous at this point - mainly because I didn't want to be late for my own wedding.  Joel had finished with his massage around the same time and only had about 10 minutes to get into his suit so that I could get back to the room to begin getting dressed.  In his anxious haste to exit the room, he ended up forgetting the wedding bands :). Oh, my nervous little groom.<br /><br />My dress assistant, Shantelle, picked me up at the salon to escort me back to the room where she assisted with the process of tying me up:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTnW6o6ZVzmSZTFGGnglTziIOcPZrsmcjgbthLoPQlRc3hXw6CczkWySXFkdzi1kM4vzfKVjKAPFHyJyok2ynbRD9DbL3-jLOMsfXjeQ6N11NmbnOQZxnR15vF5n6piO_1mjTLcE7Pv8/s1600/corset.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTnW6o6ZVzmSZTFGGnglTziIOcPZrsmcjgbthLoPQlRc3hXw6CczkWySXFkdzi1kM4vzfKVjKAPFHyJyok2ynbRD9DbL3-jLOMsfXjeQ6N11NmbnOQZxnR15vF5n6piO_1mjTLcE7Pv8/s400/corset.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br />Believe it or not, she had me all laced up and ready to go within 10 minutes!  I couldn't believe how fast she got me dressed and how awesome of a job she did with the corset.  It was flawless!<br /><br />As the photographer and videographer snapped and filmed away, I applied the finishing touches. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFeKi_7kdpoqlfbJN7n8k62ZaUe-VCI-DnqlPVdeYHcRSUSGqS96lnuU4s5PN5GYTeF9qnhUPwcgK22dKyXXtDVaNCc1vor6Gx8MFcLGJ3tjPfPXzTXm_DaeM3vYW5usfYI3rYPq5aqc/s1600/jewelry.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFeKi_7kdpoqlfbJN7n8k62ZaUe-VCI-DnqlPVdeYHcRSUSGqS96lnuU4s5PN5GYTeF9qnhUPwcgK22dKyXXtDVaNCc1vor6Gx8MFcLGJ3tjPfPXzTXm_DaeM3vYW5usfYI3rYPq5aqc/s400/jewelry.JPG" width="287" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQMSmfoQMFeuM7Gf95_fOTbHsa-nTdVCxMV3SYrtF9q_i-lCgg45-IL-hu-qNvyVoeE6uPICEj_vJXXgO8e-dz7xMkTwuvccH5i_uh2vo46MXi9z-poU9EPb7ZLM414iRr6vCyUEMkQo/s1600/jewelry+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQMSmfoQMFeuM7Gf95_fOTbHsa-nTdVCxMV3SYrtF9q_i-lCgg45-IL-hu-qNvyVoeE6uPICEj_vJXXgO8e-dz7xMkTwuvccH5i_uh2vo46MXi9z-poU9EPb7ZLM414iRr6vCyUEMkQo/s400/jewelry+2.JPG" width="283" /></a></div><br />My earrings and bracelet came from <a href="http://www.silpada.com/">Silpada</a>.  My veil came from eBay for $25!  Sure, David's Bridal had a perfectly matching veil for my dress..... for $180!  I am SO GLAD I only spent what I did for my veil because as we speak it is hanging up with the dress right now, probably never to be worn again (unless a daughter would want it).  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9ayZM6dVgyc-kp90ahPkSEbFGCmsN3J9SudNRyeUTowYdwO4JKUdbKaurmrWTy5gVk5sYwf99FhW7xJKM5RYMVzUHu5u2mVvqoh5HooXNqZhe1dBBwwkJuU6u-Y9u-swbPAQk-rjGPA/s1600/veil.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9ayZM6dVgyc-kp90ahPkSEbFGCmsN3J9SudNRyeUTowYdwO4JKUdbKaurmrWTy5gVk5sYwf99FhW7xJKM5RYMVzUHu5u2mVvqoh5HooXNqZhe1dBBwwkJuU6u-Y9u-swbPAQk-rjGPA/s400/veil.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: #999999;">(By now you can see <a href="http://the-big-weight.blogspot.com/2012/05/jamaica-mun.html">which dress I picked</a>.  I wanted a vintage and lacy style dress, but I never imagined picking one that was so form fitting.  I couldn't help it - the minute I tried it on I loved it.)</div><br />I had something old (my grandmother's wedding band on my pinky), new (my dress) and blue (my underwear!).  And in a flash, it was time to walk down the aisle.  I was beyond excited at this point, and ready to run down the pier to meet Joel halfway.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLppnT4eSrhwTUI5IATOo2lP5Cuu8xaOEhiI7eMM46GPqL1ONFiRr4sowDuZKu-rg6qyGh6kB3j5MHPiroDuZZKrMLUQlWAUTSRUxjHfNUYM4FEeGZ_m-yTz5oXPaG8aXE5_eJiwglX2o/s1600/waiting.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLppnT4eSrhwTUI5IATOo2lP5Cuu8xaOEhiI7eMM46GPqL1ONFiRr4sowDuZKu-rg6qyGh6kB3j5MHPiroDuZZKrMLUQlWAUTSRUxjHfNUYM4FEeGZ_m-yTz5oXPaG8aXE5_eJiwglX2o/s400/waiting.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqR8ayaBxNLhW5be9o9GpJNm1HDXfEnoDf63yRaIujDFrB0RjCf7UsbCYlH1NhUPWrI17d6Dr4Wmt8r8tcU4Gshh7U_CUXwTwGH9ALOCdiQJH9b4jcB4Wrr7-Vj4Lv5XUXN2HmoYWM928/s1600/joel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqR8ayaBxNLhW5be9o9GpJNm1HDXfEnoDf63yRaIujDFrB0RjCf7UsbCYlH1NhUPWrI17d6Dr4Wmt8r8tcU4Gshh7U_CUXwTwGH9ALOCdiQJH9b4jcB4Wrr7-Vj4Lv5XUXN2HmoYWM928/s400/joel.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br />Our wedding day was fortunately and unfortunately the windiest day of our trip.  It was great because it helped cool us off, but bad because my hair was blowing everywhere.  My veil also started to come lose from my head, so Venecia tucked it into the back of my dress for the ceremony.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wkfuIxhN1WuG9M6Hxbl8XkqKf0REfbP-68FdOsMgee32xJUC2ef6qbWuf0t1JwSnx70TjxAQ_xuGsMX1NnCekz-g0pbW9v1QT-IhD7-UvqZVn3ab8K6IgJgI5rP0hXNtAY9lHIrgbbA/s1600/meet+joel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wkfuIxhN1WuG9M6Hxbl8XkqKf0REfbP-68FdOsMgee32xJUC2ef6qbWuf0t1JwSnx70TjxAQ_xuGsMX1NnCekz-g0pbW9v1QT-IhD7-UvqZVn3ab8K6IgJgI5rP0hXNtAY9lHIrgbbA/s400/meet+joel.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JO2lAgbNrvFLGpX8PmVyWu0lyBZxZzSTgPPtA9JFO0rEZIZrTd_CHqNTzO-0oYFc-VzQWPTLXdEMe9k0emOf5z2-G1t_wHZpRhL2FqFygeUqG3_TGoShBCxvm4CaSEmU1p9j16l8DVY/s1600/walking.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JO2lAgbNrvFLGpX8PmVyWu0lyBZxZzSTgPPtA9JFO0rEZIZrTd_CHqNTzO-0oYFc-VzQWPTLXdEMe9k0emOf5z2-G1t_wHZpRhL2FqFygeUqG3_TGoShBCxvm4CaSEmU1p9j16l8DVY/s400/walking.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><br />As much as I didn't want to spend the money to have a video filmed of the ceremony, I'm so glad we did because I don't really remember much about the actual vows.  I was distracted by the wind, my hair blowing in my face, the veil slowly coming loose, and worrying about how the pictures would turn out to really remember what was going on.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY56PpbBWlkG8Mofn4lGRo0pZG_Wa8o8c7jje5dMbrmMBB3tLZecz0RczAFru4LDkxXhgtiAbyjX_xWX6ADJzH-KZS7FT_0ukkmCw9KLz5Qe9xVban1U5pad9TJeaVcqCYVLs9aBD4pBw/s1600/022_22.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY56PpbBWlkG8Mofn4lGRo0pZG_Wa8o8c7jje5dMbrmMBB3tLZecz0RczAFru4LDkxXhgtiAbyjX_xWX6ADJzH-KZS7FT_0ukkmCw9KLz5Qe9xVban1U5pad9TJeaVcqCYVLs9aBD4pBw/s400/022_22.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />And just as past brides warned me, the ceremony seemed to go by very quickly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswBIVx_Pa-MDp4IPJxKNzHMgOnoqPp4Mh2oaA4ookeL9JtvkOVMVzCIFT5d9H83nZMMC5dJWTx_tTuWd7G0O6r8iR_BAmhbZSExkUeBlj0Vf1gbVLp2HDVvTi5uV1z9CPIcw_IIY1XtQ/s1600/026_26.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswBIVx_Pa-MDp4IPJxKNzHMgOnoqPp4Mh2oaA4ookeL9JtvkOVMVzCIFT5d9H83nZMMC5dJWTx_tTuWd7G0O6r8iR_BAmhbZSExkUeBlj0Vf1gbVLp2HDVvTi5uV1z9CPIcw_IIY1XtQ/s400/026_26.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />But, pictures are priceless moments in time.  Sitting here writing this I tear up looking at these photos, especially these next few.  It was such an emotional milestone in our lives - exchanging our vows before God and each other in a lovely setting.  It was perfect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51TyiARjr5M30vZZ-woJT89altqMnjEQTW-IdupJEFzmkBrHXvxjRks0QEavXWYaiBaoS5RoexDXobGjyTc1e1pT4gy0VIYRdFB3qPZ3rE922lfp2K7YMpGMXzk-AEYc_Dbrh9A6V0cw/s1600/027_27.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51TyiARjr5M30vZZ-woJT89altqMnjEQTW-IdupJEFzmkBrHXvxjRks0QEavXWYaiBaoS5RoexDXobGjyTc1e1pT4gy0VIYRdFB3qPZ3rE922lfp2K7YMpGMXzk-AEYc_Dbrh9A6V0cw/s400/027_27.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2MSdr7iXKmxyhl0RgW4LM5bYCZ9QWjtaSYKrJmUPvwVnrV0aiZ7GMNjt3Zstj720-Rta7Lb20ZYpALNrTrAWjPD9vU68oUjIk3ORn3FHTQTSacObqNtRd6VJCaYbyjFiW6au5pWPELk/s1600/029_29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2MSdr7iXKmxyhl0RgW4LM5bYCZ9QWjtaSYKrJmUPvwVnrV0aiZ7GMNjt3Zstj720-Rta7Lb20ZYpALNrTrAWjPD9vU68oUjIk3ORn3FHTQTSacObqNtRd6VJCaYbyjFiW6au5pWPELk/s400/029_29.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />And before I knew it, it was time to pronounce us Mr. & Mrs. Joel Busbee!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3dY-MAjSEjRHGw4XnHehrX17b5hJXWJzHfA6SzIubi3pCcds1YRftBLQdqIOTcXEmXXx3GuQvCs0n42h5w8O-CH13AnkMvC2p37u1XHXf6djLUZA9vZYl9zcUTNRCT8Ha_OlqPYbu08/s1600/first+kiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3dY-MAjSEjRHGw4XnHehrX17b5hJXWJzHfA6SzIubi3pCcds1YRftBLQdqIOTcXEmXXx3GuQvCs0n42h5w8O-CH13AnkMvC2p37u1XHXf6djLUZA9vZYl9zcUTNRCT8Ha_OlqPYbu08/s400/first+kiss.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br />I think the pictures clearly demonstrate my emotions of how I felt in this exact moment.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXCt87HQTSp7MflzA_MYLmPX3RX14ejKt1EUmLK1lGiebQf7wzE4sjD3FPkI2R-H8m_RukZfwQzQI8kP3Nl0jsII9SWOztos9KN7ZZLkXyCFjGAfiDP7HVko_-xwIU5WRwBzaDtNWa4A/s1600/032_32.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXCt87HQTSp7MflzA_MYLmPX3RX14ejKt1EUmLK1lGiebQf7wzE4sjD3FPkI2R-H8m_RukZfwQzQI8kP3Nl0jsII9SWOztos9KN7ZZLkXyCFjGAfiDP7HVko_-xwIU5WRwBzaDtNWa4A/s400/032_32.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />We walked back down the aisle to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_DKWlrA24k&list=FL5_Klc2e7_Pv9iRZlVzY-YQ&index=2&feature=plpp_video">Somewhere Over the Rainbow by IZ</a>.  I lived in Kansas City, MO for work right at the very beginning of our relationship.  The Wizard of Oz became our little "thing" and I had always said I would wear ruby slippers on our wedding day.  Well, I didn't wear ruby slippers but we did walk down the aisle to that song, and it was so fitting.  The song is sung with a Caribbean/beachy/Hawaiian feel to it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnb_x1JAXIKcz6_pvr7Xo4QW4mlue9VoMk0GBUgNh5Z-8ZKOCySUAM6Y9aeOPpOiAyKdxa05GFNgM6mq9tFS5gAtmOYMj1ZbekOp92SJu3HMlrQ-xmF8sdPY58rAtoR_9aoMM8i2d9g0/s1600/035_35.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmnb_x1JAXIKcz6_pvr7Xo4QW4mlue9VoMk0GBUgNh5Z-8ZKOCySUAM6Y9aeOPpOiAyKdxa05GFNgM6mq9tFS5gAtmOYMj1ZbekOp92SJu3HMlrQ-xmF8sdPY58rAtoR_9aoMM8i2d9g0/s400/035_35.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br />After our walk down the aisle, we signed our marriage documents to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6tV11acSRk&list=FL5_Klc2e7_Pv9iRZlVzY-YQ&index=3&feature=plpp_video">Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6vbce_oF8kLMQ0mD3rfaGpN7R5eDR8O2pno5ckALLvPOcdhlVCzAKvCDv7tYh2tdhZ8JSrnmtJQLADdCiwpdWMNnehXmC_i7mDtoCqyXoDxD4nsrsN_POuPLSPfKEHU18U1F1tTgpZw/s1600/041_41.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6vbce_oF8kLMQ0mD3rfaGpN7R5eDR8O2pno5ckALLvPOcdhlVCzAKvCDv7tYh2tdhZ8JSrnmtJQLADdCiwpdWMNnehXmC_i7mDtoCqyXoDxD4nsrsN_POuPLSPfKEHU18U1F1tTgpZw/s400/041_41.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br />Roderick, our photographer, captured many moments on the beach before we proceeded to the cake cutting and first dance.  I am a person who loves pictures and I wanted to ensure that our official pictures were as perfect as possible.  I knew I was going to get sweaty, so we carried around napkins to blot my face and I instructed Joel on how to fix my hair.  Unfortunately, the Roderick didn't much care about those details, so many-a-picture was taken with hair plastered across my sweaty forehead.  Thankfully, I have Photoshop skills!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEanitav4oV-BV-MjV1Yu_lIdBgnrExR4TKqh2Cxx0U8AnxGiME7T2iLIRbkvWIxr2ez-k1a5eLKmDpDuACJdoWCmrCU7YfPzlTXZ8hxD31nG6fqlaopgqaMMBiDcDsVrTVG6IzDRJW4g/s1600/048_48+%282%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEanitav4oV-BV-MjV1Yu_lIdBgnrExR4TKqh2Cxx0U8AnxGiME7T2iLIRbkvWIxr2ez-k1a5eLKmDpDuACJdoWCmrCU7YfPzlTXZ8hxD31nG6fqlaopgqaMMBiDcDsVrTVG6IzDRJW4g/s400/048_48+%282%29.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWiGTDo1H4nR8qShaxCXiO0csj9lETSuolJo2r2KsrArW7ZcF9B4C3pdrqk666yt1q5VZvmn3RXxU2Veqly1FY9nxTWsvQaMESNF2lH85LaHkKo59DaR3_ylgjWBOVOUf4dgNhd6LTAw/s1600/051_51+%282%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWiGTDo1H4nR8qShaxCXiO0csj9lETSuolJo2r2KsrArW7ZcF9B4C3pdrqk666yt1q5VZvmn3RXxU2Veqly1FY9nxTWsvQaMESNF2lH85LaHkKo59DaR3_ylgjWBOVOUf4dgNhd6LTAw/s400/051_51+%282%29.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />This was Joel's favorite picture:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoDGAAGvuu-KrOOlTWphFc_obZiVUc0nxEvTRPQiquAtWtNXHmhUegKq50QGD-ZIqAlF9TKdXvzGeqJCaDqwLbSGtWqvFsB_jF_doZB2E3nHoP7aw2H6jMOaLd5nncOt_X9LcTnxWyQU/s1600/054_54+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoDGAAGvuu-KrOOlTWphFc_obZiVUc0nxEvTRPQiquAtWtNXHmhUegKq50QGD-ZIqAlF9TKdXvzGeqJCaDqwLbSGtWqvFsB_jF_doZB2E3nHoP7aw2H6jMOaLd5nncOt_X9LcTnxWyQU/s400/054_54+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />I cannot wait to show you MINE! ;)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR27lA276Hb5qEUTm3GupedCA4X_ZAWDt3-AVBzphyphenhyphenYFzH8QQ2ecVAMUs2h8r3zBpQRG7yrLpqMn0nfIG0GYT7_HbIRaciJL2lxSlo4acIGdsxUY9L-7PDDhAoYFAzBc9Auqb114PUiXs/s1600/050_50.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR27lA276Hb5qEUTm3GupedCA4X_ZAWDt3-AVBzphyphenhyphenYFzH8QQ2ecVAMUs2h8r3zBpQRG7yrLpqMn0nfIG0GYT7_HbIRaciJL2lxSlo4acIGdsxUY9L-7PDDhAoYFAzBc9Auqb114PUiXs/s400/050_50.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br />I am an "attention to detail" kind of person.  In fact, that trait alone caused me madness when planning the first wedding.  I wanted every little thing to be perfect for <i>me</i>, nevermind that others would not necessarily notice.  It made me crazy!  Even though our Sandals wedding was pretty much taken care of for us, I still had opportunities to insert my own ideas into the day as well.  Take my wedding shoes for example:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4PtdvN5zGKctkLQ28dnzS3RCZFZ2I7K_k1rGzRYjaE25Az2xtQq_Q27XmX0-7ymw5GlZSOQy2LWr-BuKOXUxJXFOkHVaje5T1M2jJYAvWOV8Alv-vWX61OobP48nelCTmplY1VFMxEQ/s1600/052_52+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4PtdvN5zGKctkLQ28dnzS3RCZFZ2I7K_k1rGzRYjaE25Az2xtQq_Q27XmX0-7ymw5GlZSOQy2LWr-BuKOXUxJXFOkHVaje5T1M2jJYAvWOV8Alv-vWX61OobP48nelCTmplY1VFMxEQ/s400/052_52+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I also chose to paint my nails purple, rather than going with the traditional French manicure, in keeping with the colors that I would have chosen for our first wedding.  Not only that, but purple was my grandmother's favorite color and the color of her wedding dress when her and my grandfather wed on Halloween oh-so-many years ago.  <br /><br />I also had 2 wedding bands - 1 in rose gold and 1 in white gold.  The resulting 3 band look symbolizes God, husband and wife.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i style="color: #351c75;">.....A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. ~Ecclesiastes 4:12</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXjtFX_i_UOyMly-Uj1_FaaKTgHH7e6d3YGddK9Go-cnhIde9rFd6RAOgYlEd_KZUv3DkIks2pNlQUO0MjQYH6b2_qf0odVMa2ZHU8MzjzIt9zslRDqbK5eqNH2Cd7OZ9FJGWrytXjdU/s1600/053_53+%282%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXjtFX_i_UOyMly-Uj1_FaaKTgHH7e6d3YGddK9Go-cnhIde9rFd6RAOgYlEd_KZUv3DkIks2pNlQUO0MjQYH6b2_qf0odVMa2ZHU8MzjzIt9zslRDqbK5eqNH2Cd7OZ9FJGWrytXjdU/s400/053_53+%282%29.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />We had our first dance to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GpXYKp7_Qw&list=FL5_Klc2e7_Pv9iRZlVzY-YQ&index=1&feature=plpp_video">Keith Whitley's version of When You Say Nothing At All</a>.  This is kind of a joke for us because Joel hasn't quite gotten over how much I love to talk yet, even after 5 years together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-xWA-YOPu6GSSKhGde6kYzFRy7R9OJjcMRV_oCWl1ob_qwUxk1Obqm9592wDeliBAWz6Gnbv1D65vligbzVpgnt15TGQEDfz8GostXXwJiiSOGSQ63K6ZhCqVjxfQumAdNv8Dk3nv4Q/s1600/056_56.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-xWA-YOPu6GSSKhGde6kYzFRy7R9OJjcMRV_oCWl1ob_qwUxk1Obqm9592wDeliBAWz6Gnbv1D65vligbzVpgnt15TGQEDfz8GostXXwJiiSOGSQ63K6ZhCqVjxfQumAdNv8Dk3nv4Q/s400/056_56.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br />Then we cut our Carribbean fruit-flavored cake!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0RWYvZF1P6fGXQcI_M6O4waoZAvrfmOuUZMSjEsSXytEfOdE-f7PFn60bNVq3izuFjatXePyJzJt3jBg6QzTQsyLVk5mS_TTPGEipKWDbYTlhM0MMrrA45E9m9RXbEcv9u0sBkAsfX-k/s1600/063_63.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0RWYvZF1P6fGXQcI_M6O4waoZAvrfmOuUZMSjEsSXytEfOdE-f7PFn60bNVq3izuFjatXePyJzJt3jBg6QzTQsyLVk5mS_TTPGEipKWDbYTlhM0MMrrA45E9m9RXbEcv9u0sBkAsfX-k/s400/063_63.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br />And honestly, I didn't want to select a picture of me being fed.  Even with a wedding photo, I don't really like capturing moments of me doing something that I'm not proud of!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MFB1Bet2MAwFCbcq_yESfF8GkDwYAg6LbKDwNL-P8JQ27UbroCNkLA4YvBjTZ_tRoV0IzfyZ1Uo_Ii5kEmrxitRLsi0OpPIgLzUu5Is_AqU93y-ppNr0pK_VI6zYTPBb4_-D2uurvYc/s1600/cake+feeding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MFB1Bet2MAwFCbcq_yESfF8GkDwYAg6LbKDwNL-P8JQ27UbroCNkLA4YvBjTZ_tRoV0IzfyZ1Uo_Ii5kEmrxitRLsi0OpPIgLzUu5Is_AqU93y-ppNr0pK_VI6zYTPBb4_-D2uurvYc/s400/cake+feeding.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I was definitely okay with some champagne though :).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1N2STDrtf56WmubGXw22Obu8QWHnm80vvUk2iketokIbbV5amPzA_lRHh_5lnFFjRnEaIyTTc1CtFEY-ghCIL6Z0SKdEsosoLQVoMsHl497Ui4EgvSXVtB2VikJko4Folp3VHJhR2N4/s1600/cake+cutting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Jamaica Montego Bay Sandals wedding Jamaica: The BIG Day! (or... Day 3) PART 1

**for all pictures, click for a larger image to see the details :) ** We woke up bright and early on Saturday morning, anxious to get our sp...