I DO

Getting married is serious business, and I really don't think the severity of it has hit me yet. It's a huge commitment, it's a huge responsibility, and it's forever. Which is amazing to know the one person you want to be around is going to be around, but it's also very daunting.

But do you know what really got me?

The fact that I'm old enough to be married. The fact that I am 24 years old-I'm not in high school anymore, I didn't just turn 18 and have turned into a bar star. I am a full fledged adult now. There isn't any more running to mom and dad when things get tough (okay, they are still there to run to, but you know what I mean), there is no more bumming money off of them because I'd rather spend mine on clothes and trips. There is a mortgage, a full time job, and a whole other person I have to consider in every decision I make. CRAZY!!

Don't get me wrong. I know full well that I've had a mortgage for a year now, and I'm perfectly okay with these responsibilities, but I think it's realizing how fast life is whizzing by. It seems to be moving at rapid speed, and I'm constantly running to try to catch up.

The honeymoon was the perfect place to deal with all of these feelings. To deal with these realizations. I think it helps knowing Gareth and I are young at heart and just want to have fun and live the best life we can live. And the best thing is knowing that I'm going to be going through all of these changes with a pretty amazing guy.

I'm going to report back later today about how some of our "intentions" have been going since we got back, and stay tuned for more honeymoon flashbacks.

And you know I love a good picture, so I'll leave you with one

See, fun!

Much love,

Shauna

Wine Lovers

I call Highway 97 the road to heaven. There is no other way I can describe the place it takes me to. It gives me unforgettable views of Kalamalka Lake, with its sometimes blue, sometimes green, sometimes aqua water. Then it leads me onto the Okanagan Lake, which is even bigger, even more breathtaking.
The Okanagan is my favorite area in Canada. Hands down. It is where I want to live. It is where I come to relax, to get away, to bask in the sunshine.
It is also where I come to drink wine.
The Okanagan has an absolutely amazing wine country, with a vast array of vineyards and wines to choose from.
Take Dirty Laundry Winery for example. First of all, Dirty Laundry?! Ya, I know...if you're anything like me, you're thinking, how fun!
Their patio features vines growing right above you, what a canopy!

You can take a picnic here and buy a bottle of their amazing wine (their 2007 blush was my choice) and sit on the patio and just take in the day. Or you can buy a picnic from them as they have baskets already made up. Fun!

Then there are wineries like Gray Monk, which has an upscale restaurant attached. GREAT food, I was so impressed.



And check out this view!! (our rings in the foreground)



My personal favorite winery in the Okanagan is located in Naramata. I think I love it because it's one of a kind. It's orchard wines, fruit wines. AMAZING wines. It's a fun place to visit, and fun wine to drink.

And here are a few more fun pics from the honeymoon...involving wine ;). Gotta love it! We sure do.

On the patio at Predator enjoying some live music...and some wine

Isn't summer wonderful?

Much love,

Shauna