Rants, Recipes, and Running

So I left off with Tuesday's anticipation of the big events for the weekend! Wednesday morning Ryan and I went for a run, had a great workout in the the backyard of my parents house.....and this was probably the last normal moment we had alone and together for the rest of the weekend! I am so glad we did this. We got some quality time together to talk, laugh, and encourage each other....got a little taste of our normal routine before the excitement all came. I made him breakfast, and he was back to the lakes. I packed up my bags to head to Wahpeton with Mom to get my nails done. Wednesday was a great day to get some good bonding time with my Mom. It's funny how when I was a young teenager--I had such attitude towards my parents and would strive so hard to be the complete opposite of them. Now I can proudly say that I strive so hard to become a woman like my Mother. I arrived at the glorious lakes (which is probably my favorite place in the world)...and headed to my bridesmaid

So as stated early, and as all of you have probably read...My sister Lisa wrote a beautiful recap of our Wedding weekend in a 5-blog-collaboration. After some discussion and thinking, I have decided to write a little blog about the wedding day from our side. We started to watch the wedding video-compilation last night. Only got through the ceremony and our first dance. It was so surreal to re-live. It brought me back down memory lane...to 3 weeks ago. Which feels like yesterday and feels like 3 years ago--all at the same time. This may take a few blogs worth. I tend to get overly wordy, so it's best I break this up into pieces. I am going to begin with Tuesday. Ryan was at the lakes with his family at the cabin they rented for the week. I had been in Wyndmere with my mom and dad enjoying the much-needed time spent. (I miss my parents, a lot) It was so exciting to see Ryan for the first time that week. He showed up at my house that morning. I had just returned from an 8 mile, head-c

Okay, so my previous post told of the amazing beautiful sites we saw. The relaxation we enjoyed. And the elegant romance we experienced. Now, this may come across negative--but please trust me, this is not negativity. I thrive off of this stuff......Watching people. A couple's only resort in a different country is like a MUSEUM for a people watcher who loves to analyze.... So let's start with our first morning out on the pool/beach.... Now, for background information--Abby is sheltered girl when it comes to culture. I was born in North Dakota, raised in North Dakota...and my heart continues to live within the good, Catholic family Values. We arrive to the pool, We are getting set up at our chairs..and I look left and there "it" is. I don't know what to do when I see "it". Do I scream? Vomit? Cry? Run away? Let "it" know? You are probably wondering what this "it" is...Well "it" was a picture of something I hope to never beco

So my lovely sister, Lisa has posted 5 excellent blogs recapping the events of the amazing wedding weekend. Now, normally I would link this. However, I do not know how to link another blog (I am completely computer-unsavy). However, the only peoploe that read this blog, read Lisa's blog as well. I am going to skip the recap of our wedding, in that case....and skip to our honeymoon! We left for Cancun, Mexico on last Wednesday. We got home from the wedding the Monday after, I was sick with a horrible flu that turned into Bronchitus for a 1.5 weeks, and I had finals week for school. A real whirlwind, and finding real time to enjoy our married life was tough. So Wednesday morning I took my final test, and had Ryan pick me up from school and we headed straight to the airport! We arrived at 9:30 pm to our "Couples-Only-All Inclusive" resort the "Playa Mujeres" http://www.excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/playa-mujeres-mexico/playa-overview.htm It was absol