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Virginia is for Lovers | Amanda & Eric's Wedding

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Virginia is for Lovers | Amanda & Eric's Wedding

Looking to make your wedding a multi-day affair with your friends and family from all over the country? A holiday weekend is a great option! Amanda & Eric's friends and family joined them this past September over Labor Day weekend to celebrate, laugh and dance the weekend away!

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Decorations

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Decorations

YOU STILL HAVE TIME! Don't fret! There's a little over a week to get it together, but if you're planning to decorate for Thanksgiving and haven't yet - here's your dose of inspiration. Whether you cook & host your family, are going to a "Friends"-Giving celebration or just want to celebrate the day at home before heading out to dinner (as Nicole & I will be doing!), here are some fun ideas and suggestions.

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It's Like Rain on Your Wedding Day

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It's Like Rain on Your Wedding Day

Inclement weather on your wedding is something most couples fear. Rain and wet on white dresses. Humidity on prepped hair. Travel problems. Plans have to change. Precautions have to be put into place... what a mess, right?

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SCOTUS & Marriage Equality: what it means in my relationship with my mom 

Read this- An interview with my dad: Catholicism & coming out - By Cameron Esposito  I identify with this article so much. 

My mom Amy was the first person to text me today after the SCOTUS decision because she knows that marriage is something I'm looking forward to with Nicole. I cried.  I know that it's been difficult for us both to come out & handle the "coming out". But to have my strongly catholic mother support me today and everyday in becoming the person I truly am is the greatest gift. 

Today is about more than just equality for me & the woman I love & am going to marry. It's about thousands of families & couples. It truly is about LOVE. #lovewins

  

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#throwbackthursday: Cherry Blossoms & Japan

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#throwbackthursday: Cherry Blossoms & Japan

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Today I'm remembering my incredible trip to Japan, which was exactly 1 year ago! My brother, Seth is currently living there and treated me to a trip as a graduation gift/gift to cover pretty much any future birthdays or christmases. I was lucky in that it was Japan's cherry blossom season when I was in Japan and then DC's when I returned so I had a long time with lots of beauty. I spent about 3 weeks with my brother traveling between his home in Atsugi, where the Navy Base is (he's a Weapons Systems Officer on the F-18 Super Hornet with the VFA-102 Diamondbacks) and his apartment in Tokyo, as well a trip out to Kyoto. I spent the trip in a walking boot, having broken my foot and ankle in 4 places which was annoying, but it wasn't going to stop me!

Enjoy this little picture story of my adventures!

My brother flew in from Guam via Australia the day after I arrived in Japan- it was awesome watching the jets arrive back.

An F-18 Super Hornet from the Diamondback's hangar

A temple & cherry blossom's in Kyoto

Prayers tied to trees at a temple.

Lanterns at a shrine

The "menu" at a lot of restaurants are faux replicas of the dishes

Beautiful, traditional Sake presentation

My brother and his roommate & fellow WSO, Dan

The Golden Temple in Kyoto

Torii (traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine)

At Shin's Sushi in Atsugi/Yama province - Shin is a huge supporter of the Navy guys & serves some of the best sushi in Japan. These crabs were flash fried.

Cherry Blossoms over a canal

Spicy Ramen at 3 or 4am was typical after a trip to Gioronimo's Shot Bar

Traditional Japanese picture pose!

 

Now who wants ramen??!! Let's go!!

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