Bit of Nostalgia

It was our 6th wedding anniversary on Friday - and at least we remembered this year.  Last year we remembered a week late.  I think it's because we've actually been together for 13 and 1/12 years and I always remember that anniversary in January.   Our exact day for getting married was governed by availability at the resort.  

A little background here for those who don't know - Bloss and I eloped to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.  Since it was second time round for both of us we didn't want a big fuss here in Australia and so we just went off on one of our many holidays and announced it when we got back.  We didn't tell a single soul (well except the the travel agent) so it came as a huge surprise to family and friends - probably lucky we both have sons as daughters might not have been so forgiving!

Anyway thought I'd share a few photos with you

This is us on our way to the ceremony The Bridal Party - our bridesmaid and bestman were a lovely couple from Dorset in England who we met in the bar the night before.  Up until that point we were going to have our two wedding planners from the resort (Rarotongan Beach Resort) as our witnesses.  We hadn't told anyone at the resort that we were getting married but a few drinks the night before loosened our tongues and Bernie and Carol were very excited to participate.  Bernie had never been a best man before.  They were madly packing to leave that night for US but Carol kept out pink shorts and top to match my dress!!  The other lady is our celebrant whose name I've forgotten but who was delightful. 

This is known as the loving tree - weddings are quite often conducted under it's branches.

Time for a champagne to celebrate!

On the beautiful beach

Bloss looking much more relaxed now!

So we went out for dinner on Friday and shared a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio then left the restaurant and headed to the Coffee Club for coffee and desert.  I had this wicked Irish Cream cheesecake but am pleased to say that I managed just less then half of it and then had had enough.  So weight still just holding steady this week - time to get back on track!

Other news from No 2 son is that as I think I said last week, he's off to Brazil next Sunday for two weeks to see his girlfriend, but after the two weeks he's bringing her back to Singapore with him.  Then in August/September at the end of the job they are coming back to Australia  - to Queensland first then to Perth.  Only problem is that depending on timing - we might miss them as we're off to Europe on 9 September.  Damn!!  Have told Clive that if that's the case - I'll jump on a plan to Perth in November.  Although there is a possibility that they will be here for Christmas. So exciting times for Clivey boy - I'm so happy for him.

Righty ho folks - that's the news for this week as well as a trip down memory lane.  Must get out of bed now - lol!!

Love

Z xx