Sabrina's Adventures

4 Year Anniversary

Yesterday was Shane and mine's 4 year Anniversary of dating....We had agreed not to do anything for our Anniversary or Valentine's Day as we are trying to save our money towards our Honeymoon.

Shane had to work yesterday and when he got off, he called me and asked if I was dressed? I, of course, was and he said, "Let's Go!". I'm all for road trips but I wanted to know where we were going. I only like spontanaety when I'm the one doing it. hahaha

We drove and drove and drove until we ended up at Cloudland Canyon State Park. I really enjoyed walking on the top of the Canyon and looking over at the beautiful waterfalls and view. It was absolutely gorgeous.

They have playgrounds up there, cottages, tents, swimming pools, etc. We aren't taking a family vacation this year; but we could spend the weekend up there with the kids and our friends, Don, Mariel and Connor. The rates are really reasonable for the cottages and they sleep 8 people.

We had a really nice Anniversary and I'm thinking of going back up there soon and have thought about getting our Engagement pictures taken up there in front of a Waterfall.

Baby's momma drama

Without going into all the details about Shane and his ex-wife; something happened yesterday that just really hit me the wrong way.

We (Shane, Logan, Ashley and I) were eating lunch and I asked Logan if his mom had changed her new baby's name? (she had a baby and named him after her boyfriend and then found out the baby wasn't his). He said she kept his first and middle name but changed his last name to Barnes. Yes, Barnes is still her last name; but that is Shane's last name and should not be her baby with someone else.

I know the baby isn't Shane's but it still just really hurt and I know it's because we've been trying to have a baby and haven't been very successful and then she has one and gives it Shane's last name.

Does anyone know the laws on this? I tried to search online and have found different responses and I'm sure because the law is based on the State. Some say, they took it to court and the judge made her change the baby's name from her ex-husbands.

Just curious as to what the actual law is in Tennessee.

Engagement Rings

I've done a couple of entries about Weddings lately and this is something Shane and I may do somewhere in the future(2008 if all goes well). I've looked at engagement rings both at stores and shopping online. I really haven't found one that just says, "OMG, I have to have that ring as my engagement ring".

So, again, I'm shopping online and ran across Gold and Diamond Jewelry Web site. I'm looking for something unique that no one else has. The only one thing I know I want is either White Gold or Platinum. I don't want just Gold.

They have some beautiful settings; but this is the ring I like the best. I really like the square setting and just everything about it. It's an actual wedding set which includes the band. I like it and it's just about the right price that Shane could afford.

Goldenmine has great prices for the newest couple just getting engagement to the couple that has been married 25 years and looking to update their wedding rings. Check it out for that special Christmas Present.

To Wed or Not To Wed

Shane and I have been dating for almost 3 years now. And yes, we've talked about marriage but that's it; talked only. Never said yes we'll get married or talked about a ring or any kind of details; just talked in general.

Well, Payperpost is holding a contest for a FREE payperpost wedding. Yes, I'm talking a full blown paid wedding in Vegas on November 18, 2006.

This video tells you all about the requirements. It can't be a renewal of vows; but other than that, it's up for grabs.

November 18th is a little soon for me; however, I may pass this onto my sister. I think it's time for her and her boyfriend to get hitched for free in Vegas!!!

A Hawaiian Wedding

My mother was born and raised in Hawaii. No, she's not Hawaiian, she is Portequese. My father was stationed in Hawaii in the Navy and that how they met, fell in love, got married and had 3 children.

We went back to Hawaii about 3 years ago and I loved it. I wouldn't want to live there, but I definitely will vacation there again. I told my mom that is where I wanted my honeymoon to be if and when I get married.

There are great Hawaii Wedding Packages and getting married there would be great; however, the cost to fly my family out there would be so expensive and I don't think I could get married without my family there. Family meaning, immediate family.

It's something worth thinking about though for the near future.

Add Something Sexy to Your Relationship

I love buying sexy lingerie but I don't wear it much because it's hard to find in plus size. And yes, even if you are plus size, you can still be and feel sexy.

Anyway, like I said, it's not that easy to find plus size lingerie. So I went searching for some online that would be really cute and that Shane may like. I've never understood the School Girl look and why guys find that so erotic; however, I do think this Police Woman outfit is.

Our Anniversary is in February and then Christmas is right around the corner, so hopefully Shane won't read my blog and maybe he'll get a surprise.

To Wed or Not To Wed

Getting married is something that I have always dreamed of; however, I've never really been in any hurry to rush right into it.

Shane and I have dated almost 3 years now and we talk about marriage; but again, nothing that we have just set in stone and said, "Let's do it".

Every now and then, I look around at an engagement diamond ring because my emotions get the best of me and I want to be married and share the rest of my life with the person I love, Shane.

This site has beautiful engagement rings like the one below.

There are several rings that I really like. Diamonds-USA has 6 reasons to buy:

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They even have an online ring design tool so that you can design your own ring made especially for you.

Maybe Shane will read my blog and get the hint. (haha)

From Shane

Today at work, this girl got a bouquet of flowers for her anniversary. It was so big, the word was they cost $230. However, I would take this email poem I got from Shane anyday over him spending that much money on something that will die within a week.

I love you, oh , I love you so
I cannot start to say
How much you mean to me, my dear
Today and everyday
You are the angel of my life
The candle burning low
And every whisper in the hills
When winds begin to blow
You are the rustle of the leaves
When autumn is at hand
And then you are the snow
That sweeps across the land
Your eyes are the sultry nights
Of summer in the air
And only as I see you cry
Is April anywhere
I love you, oh, I love you dear
With all the heart in me
And you will be my only love
For all eternity.

Wasn't that so sweet of him?? I love him!!!!

Great NEWS!!!

Shane has been laid off since Feb. of this year. It has been a hardship on our relationship with just me working. I don't see how families do it with only 1 income and have a household and a life.

Friday, Shane got news that the company that laid him off, is needing him again. So, he started work today.

This is his schedule:

6 am to 6 pm Monday-Thursday
6 am to 3 pm Friday
6 am to 2 pm Saturday

This is ALOT of work for someone who hasn't worked in 7 months.

He came home today and has been passed out since around 7 pm. He's so tired physically. His body hurts so bad. I did give him a massage and even massaged his feet for him.

I'm so happy that he has a job!!!

Junk or Treasure

Okay, this is going to end up being a poll. Listen to the scenario carefully.

Say you and your significiant other (S.O.) were having a yard sale. There were some pictures you had put up for the yard sale. You asked your S.O. if these were for the yard sale? He/She said, "Yes". You then said, okay then, I'm going to give these to my brother/sister.

Your S.O. got extremely upset about it and said, "No, you aren't giving them to anyone. They can buy them from me." The pictures were originaly from your S.O.'s house.

I totally disagree with this. I think if you live together and something is just going to be sold for around $5 in a yard sale and the other one wants it to help out a family member; then why get mad about it.

What would you do?

Thanks and I hope this doesn't offend anyone.