EVERYBODY LOVES A GOOD PARTY!

 

I’m so glad I stumbled upon The 2012 Ultimate Blog Party!

A little late… better late than never I suppose.

The UBP is hosted by 5MinutesforMom.com and it’s my first time being a part of it.  YAY!

My goal during the *Party* :  To meet other bloggers, find some awesome blogs to follow and hoping to find some that will follow me as well.

A little about me…

My name is Stephanie and I’m from Northern Virginia!  I just got married on March 31, 2012 to my BFF Steve… the guy I refuse to live without.  

We have an almost three year old daughter hence the name of my blog, The Backwards Bride! 

I’m a mommy, receptionist/secretary for our Moon bounce party rental company and a country club bartender/server on the weekends.

I love reading, taking pictures (though I don’t take the best photos,) hanging out with friends and family, making people laugh, consignment shopping, running, Facebooking, Pinteresting, blogging, and exercising.

What is my blog site all about?

I started following mommy blogs when I got pregnant in 2008.  When Steve and I got engaged in 2010, I started following tons of wedding blogs.  That is when I had an interest in starting my own blog.  I had no idea how it would go, if I could keep up with it or watch it fizzle out.  I still don’t know!  All I know is I’m having fun with it.  I want to make new friends and find new awesome people to follow!  I had no idea I would enjoy it so much… I’m not the best blogger, but I hope there’s a future for me in the Blog world down the line.

Thanks for coming by!

 

Freecycle Findings

PHEW!

This week, I finally got back on schedule after our wedding.  My diet is back on track... my exercise, not so much.  But I'm working on it!  The last couple weeks I've stayed away from Freecycle because of all the last minute wedding details I had to get done.  But I'm back in it and I got a hold of TONS of great items this week...

Home Sweet Home wall decor.  So cute!

Beach style wall decor I can hang in the bathroom.

More bathroom decorations that I'm excited about!

Pretty candles with stands.

Spring Clothing for Briana from tops to pants, shorts, dresses & pj's.

Last but not least... I scooped up 50 jars of Beech Nut baby food (different flavors) that doesn't expire until 2013 for a special baby girl that'll be arriving in a couple months.  What a steal!

If anyone has any great Freecycle items they've gotten a hold of lately, please do share!

If you are not on it, you don't know what you're missing!

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Wordless Wednesday

This has to be one of my favorite funny photos!

Younkins Photography

Younkins Photography

He's stuck with me!

Younkins Photography

Younkins Photography

Groom Sees Bride For The First Time...

First Look Photos!

Steve and I thought it was best to get a lot of photos taken before the ceremony.  We learned that time is precious and we didn't have much of it when it came in between the ceremony and reception.  Karyn took photos ranging from getting me dress ready to bridal party shots, family photos and of course first look shots.

Rules were thrown out the window.. Example: Groom is not aloud to see the Bride before the ceremony.  YEAH, OK!  We are by no means the traditional couple as most of you know.  It was silly for me to want to go by that rule.  Plus, I REALLY wanted him to see me in my dress!

Hello Mr. Handsome...

Karyn Younkins Photography

Here I come!

Karyn Younkins Photography

Karyn Younkins Photography

HI!

I suppose seeing me all dolled up causes some emotion... :)

Karyn Younkins Photography

The Future Mr. & Mrs. Garcia!

Karyn Younkins Photography

Karyn Younkins Photography

Next up will be Bridal Party Photos. 

Thanks for viewing!

Karyn Younkins Photography

10 Things That Happen In My Car

Monday Listicles is one of my favorite link ups.  I love making lists!  This week from The Good Life : 10 Things Road.

1. "MUSICA Mommy, MUSICA!" That's what my daughter says as soon as I start up the car.  My little lady loves it as do I.

2.  Messyness... and most of it is my doing.

3. Me losing my patience when Briana starts throwing her toys everywhere and I can barely reach them to give them back.

4.  I have a road rage problem.  Lots of cussing and beeping goes on!  90% of the time Briana is not in the car :)

5. Once or twice a week my purse tips over off of the front seat dumping everything out onto the floor... really gets me boiling!

6. If I forget my sunglasses it's quite the miserable ride.

7. "GOO! Move! Get outta way!" Now that I think about it, maybe my daughter might have road rage too.

8. I'm always prepared with snacks or my IPod Touch (that has plenty of toddler entertainment/games) just  in case I'm a few minutes from home and Briana is sleepy... keeps her going strong 'til we get home to put her down for her daily nap which ='s Mommy Alone Time.  Genius move!

9. I have this stock pile of change in my console.  It's a good habit to have especially if I need to get through a toll road... no panicking for me!

10. I love taking silly pictures of or with my child!