Time 2 Live Happily Ever After ♥

Hello all, I'm finally back and though my return was influenced by a delicious alcoholic mixed drink, I'm here with a sober mind and ready to update my fabulous subscribers. First off I feel extremely blessed...I'm currently living a life I never imagined I would be living a couple years ago, but it's here, it's happening, and I'm living!

All the fun started with my Bachelorette party. My sister/maid of honor flawlessly put together a sequence of events that made for one of the most unforgettable nights of my life! Fine dining, beautifully decorated hotel suite with drinks, cupcakes and edible arrangements, my own 12 passenger limo, VIP at my favorite nightclub in D.C. and a bridal brunch the next day. 12 crazy party friends all came together to celebrate me as a bride and I partied like it was my last!
The wedding came soon after and I was a super calm bride, though a bit nervous about the weather. All I wanted was my beautiful garden wedding by the National Harbor; Thankfully, that's exactly what I got. The wedding went by super fast and I must admit that my favorite moments were getting dolled up with my favorite women in the world in the morning, and the evening walking hand in hand with my brand new hubby through the Gaylord National Hotel, partying at their rooftop nightclub (yes we're crazy), then Finally closing our eyes together as we went to sleep for the first time as husband and wife. After a year of planning, its quite comical to me that the moments that meant the most were all those simple unplanned, effortless moments. I guess that's what happens when you marry a man that makes you happy beyond words in a simple kind of effortless way :).
Speaking of happy, we spent our honeymoon in Maui Hawaii for a week and had the time of our lives. We enjoyed a luau, sunset cruise, beautiful beaches, delicious Hawaiian cuisine, and more. I highly recommend this place for couples. Its beauty surpasses any island I've been on. I'm now here sitting in our new home, blogging about a bachelorette party, wedding and honeymoon that was months ago but feels like yesterday. In other words LIFE MOVES FAST, SO EMBRACE EVERY MOMENT YOUR ALLOWED TO SMILE, TO LOVE, AND TO LIVE.
God Bless You All :) and Thanks Sooo Much For all the Congrats. I hope to be blogging back regularly soon!
Love Mrs.Nikki ;) ♥

More Than A Crush♥

I looked, I saw, and I was in Awe.......

May sound corny but its the truth,

he took me back to my youth,

when I was curious about it all...

Caramel, Handsome, and Tall

In love, I was happy to fall

But before I did, it started with a dance

just partying and laughs, no romance

a crush, turned classmate, turned friend,

turned something I wanted deep within

something so new, I never knew before

cute playful knocks at my door

knowing he felt the same about me

sucked that college love is too crazy to "Just Be"

Yet it feels good to close my eyes and still see...

Him in braids, walking towards me in a white tee,

staking his place in my history.

and naturally becoming my future....

As I relax and reminisce

on my crush and how we first kissed

knowing it's something I'll never have to miss

because soon we'll be together forever in Wedded Bliss ♥

♥ By Nikki ♥

It's wonderful to have a crush ladies, you never know where it will lead.

Kisses♥

Help... ♥

Are you in a warm home right now? Did you have a good meal today? Are there clothes on your back and a debit card in your wallet? Well congrats sweeties, your Blessed and I pray that your lives with continue to bloom into something great; But as your lives bloom, don't forget about those who don't have clothes, food, money, health, and warmth.

Below is a link to the American Institute of Philanthropy Top-Rated Chariities :)

These charities actually give the majority if not ALL the money we donate to helping others in need. I discovered this site awhile ago and I'm so happy I did.

♥ TOP RATED CHARITIES ♥

GOD helps us, so we can help others.

Stay Sweet Cuties.

& MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Love, Nikki ♥

Every Picture Has A Story

My Fiance & Me ♥

So many years hold so many memories.......

I still hear the music, I still feel the kisses,

& I still see your eyes staring back at me.

Our past just keeps getting better and better

with each passing day that we Share

all I want to do is feel this way Forever

So take my hand and take me There

Pic by Edward Underwood :).

LOLove♥

LOVE & LAUGHTER

THE TWO SHOULD BE INSEPARABLE

.♥.

He should make you smile when you want to frown

and cause you to laugh when you 're feeling down.

He should answer your questions when you wonder why

and He should always be there so you'll never have to say goodbye.

He is in Love & He gives your heart Laughter

Love Nikki :)

IF U ASK ME I'M READY♥

U give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I think I deserve it
It's become something that's impossible to ignore
And I can't take it.......

I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby
If we do the unthinkable will it make us look crazy
Or would it be so beautiful either way I'm sayin
If you ask me I'm ready.......
If you ask me I'm ready

This song reminds me of my college years when I met my Baby :). Like most ladies, I started feeling all those serious feelings first, now 5yrs later I look at my ring and laugh. It turned out so beautiful, and I deserve it.

BE PATIENT WITH LOVE, WITH THE RIGHT PERSON IT COMES TOGETHER WHEN, HOW, AND WHERE IT'S SUPPOSE TOO......♥

happy Birthday Baby....born on a 7th day, we were so meant to be, lol :)

Say Hello To The MRS. ♥

First, I want to thank everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday!!!!!!! That was really sweet of you all. I LUV my Healthy Kissers :)!

Now for the GREAT NEWS I mentioned in my Bday post........Drum roll please.

I'M ENGAGED!!!!!!!

On Christmas Evening after dinner my now "Fiance" :) gave me my presents to open. My family was standing all around but I didn't pay it much attention. After opening 3 of my wonderful gifts, he gave me this really BIG box. I actually laughed at it because it was pretty ridiculous looking. I opened it and it was a box of pampers, lol (He has a baby nephew; He is also a clown so it makes sense for him to use a diaper box, lol.) As everyone laughed I looked at him like he was crazy and he just nodded with a big smile and said keep going. I opened it only to see another smaller box of pampers, and that's when my heart started pounding. After opening 3 more random baby boxes I got to a small black box then he took my hand and slowly got down on one knee. I was screaming hysterically, laughing, and crying. My entire family was in tears and and it was EXTRA sweet to know that he had told them a week before Christmas. My engagement ring is gorgeous! It has a beautiful sparkly center stone with 3 smaller stones on each side which totals to 7 diamonds and everyone that knows me, Knows I LOVE THE NUMBER 7 with a passion lol!!!!!!!

Words cannot express how I feel about Marrying the Man of my dreams. When we officially met 4 and a half yrs ago we were complete opposites but very drawn to one another. We can't help but laugh out loud about the different experiences we've had throughout the journey of our relationship. Through going to the same college, partying, laughing, hanging out, staying up all night, graduating, traveling from state to sate, learning one another, and growing together, it has all been a Beautiful experience. We've also been through hard times that didn't completely break us but in turn made us Unbreakable. I owe that to the GOOD LORD of course. :) My fiance and I are Blessed. Blessed to have one another, because we caused each other to be better in every way imaginable. Now we LAUGH! We laugh all the time, we have fun and Love each other unconditionally.

I am so In Love and I'm ready to be his Wife! ♥

I look forward to updating my Blog with all the great happenings! We're getting married next year, so that gives us lots of time to create our dream wedding.

I wish you all Lots of LOVE and remember that Love always Prevails.

GOD Bless & Healthy Kisses

Luv Nikki!

How To Recognize Real LOVE

Crystal listens to her friend Jen crying miserably on the phone as she confesses her love for a man that won't commit to her. She stays because he's Loves her too, he just isn't ready to only be with her, even after 2yrs. So finally after a year of hearing the same thing Crystal feels compelled to blurt out the truth....and the truth was "HE DOES NOT LOVE YOU CRYSTAL"
Love is the best feeling you will ever feel. Its warms you all over and it moves you to smile, laugh and cry happy tears. It gives you Strength! It guides you and those who Really Have It thrive off of it. It gets them going in the morning and calms them before they sleep at night, Love is just that powerful.
As the Good Book says "If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing."
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Love is the most beautiful gift that exists. So remember, Love doesn't hurt....it's the mockery that we make of it that hurts........Love is what will heal us once we let go of what keeps causing us pain.
PEACE & MUCH LOVE ♥ Nikki :)

Surprise!!

The Welcome Home Surprise party for my returning soldier turned out great. We danced all night, got nice from some delicious Moscato and a couple of shots (drink responsibly..lol) and we created great, fun memories with lots of friends that will last a lifetime.

As I was running around, getting things ready for the party and basically doing 50 things at once, I realized the importance of Selflessness.

Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish.....
Sometimes doing for others and putting a smile on someone else's face is worth more than anything we can recieve ourselves.

Well, that's my spill for tonight. I hope everyone enjoyed this week and Yaaay..Next week is Labor Day weekend....I will definately be doing something FUN♥ make sure you do too! I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and Blessed Life and remember guys.

“A person starts to live when he can live outside himself.”
Albert Einstein

Peace♥ Nikki

♥PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT♥

You met someone you really liked. Everything started out great. You talked, laughed, and flirted so much, you knew in your heart it was fate. But then came the jealousy.....you started to care too much too soon; You foolishly rushed into everything instead of beautifully allowing it to bloom. Times were fun, but more times were bad, Yeah they made you smile, but more times you were mad. Now you look back when its all said and done.....wishing you did it differently...been smarter, had fun.

If only somehow, you knew the things you know now, could of spared yourself the drama, embarrassment, and fights.... Now your wishing you can play another game of Love, only this time you'll play your cards right.

It's no secret that Love can be a tricky game. It's crazy to refer to it as that, but the concept of the two start out the same. You have to look at the players and hope that their honest and true..strategically give it your best and hope that the winner is you. In return your component becomes your partner...because to them, they won too. As you play your cards together and embark on the sweetest love you both ever knew.

Take your time.
Be smart.
Think with you Brain and be guided by your heart.

Kisses♥ NIKKI :)

I Love You Michael Jackson

This man has brought millions of smiles to millions of faces. He is without a doubt the best entertainer of all time. I Love him for that....I Love him for being one of my favorite childhood memories, lol. My Mom loved Michael so much that I've seen Moonwalker a thousand times! Not to mention all of the great songs I've grooved to throughout my life. He accomplished his goal and lived his dream. He help so many people all over the world then quietly left when it was his time to. May GOD Bless him.

IF YOU HAVE'NT SEEN MOONWALKER YOU MUST CLICK PLAY NOW!!! LOL.

Moonwalker, My Favorite Michael Movie and childhood memory.

RIP♥

Does He Make You Happy?.......er

Your Boyfriend, My Boyfriend, Our Boyfriends...

Doesn't he make you feel like the best thing in the world?

I'm sure you will agree that it's one of the greatest feelings to know that you and this person are growing together making each other Better each step of the way. His sweet words when you need to hear them most reminds you of what true Love is all about. Sometimes you are shocked at the sweet and meaningful things he says and does all because he cares about you so much that your happiness is a priority to him. The great far surpasses the "not so great" and each past mistake was left in the past as a stronger and better Love continually emerges. He never purposely hurts you but protects you from hurt and everything associated with it. He's a great guy, a wonderful boyfriend, and an Amazing future husband........I pray Every Young Woman in the World Experiences This and allows it to BE HER REALITY.

I AM.......and Its a Blessing! The same Blessing available to Us All.

Don't Settle! Have Faith! and Live YOUR LIFE HAPPY.

Peace & Healthy Kisses! Nikki♥

To B or not To B...Hint B is for BOYFRIEND!!!

Here are some Quick Reminders on what it should be like when you have a BOYFRIEND♥ (Grab the Check List!)

I dedicate this to any one who may skeptical on whether their relationship is the "real deal" or not.

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1. You have an instant Best Friend & You can open up and talk about almost anything.

2. He calls or sees you daily.

3. He makes you laugh/smile (ALOT)

4. He effortlessly compliments you.

5. He remembers your Birthday! and all special occasions.

6. You've met his family and friends.

7. He's taken you on a date which soon becomes dates.

8. He asks "What's Wrong" if your acting upset.

9. He leaves you a voicemail every now and then when you don't pick-up

10. He's Protective or shows some signs of it.

11. He shows interest in your life, family, career and daily activities. for example "How was your day today?" "How's the Family?"

12. He looks at you and smiles.

13. He won't allow people to talk bad about you.

14. He's (Faithful, Honest, for the most part :), and willingly shares info about his life with you.

These are just some sure tell signs that your B is really your Boyfriend! Feel free to add to the list in my comment box and I'll post it!

Kisses ♥

Every Moment Is Worth LIVING♥....

The stars shine so bright over the city night

and there is even a warm breeze

to set my soul at ease.
I smile at a glimpse of my reflection

then I toss my hair in a new direction
as I glide in my stilettos, looking fine

My thoughts nothing short of sublime

I soon see my sweetie , and our embrace intertwines

then he stares at me consuming my beauty

as if it's his favorite wine. ♥

~Nikki

Every moment is worth LIVING♥

Sometimes Love Knocks You Down....

I'm Loving this song and Video! Its so emotionally healthy to groove to great music while you reflect on your own life and the many stories of Love that you've created. No matter what we go through with Love, in the end we will always come out stronger...Always ♥

~This is officially My Fav Song of the Spring~

Its so Blissful & Beautiful, Tragic yet Bold & Brillant

Kinda like ME.......lol :)

Kisses♥

In Love and LOVING IT♥

I hope EVERYONE enjoyed their Valentine's Day this year. I hope you ALL celebrated LOVE whether it was with yourself, your family, a friend, or your Sweetie♥.
I would have to say that my V-Day was BEAUTIFUL! My Boyfriend is truly a sweetheart and I'm happy have him in my life. :)
He makes me LAUGH sooooo much and he always does and says little sweet things to me.
I could go on and on but I won't....but that's just how great he makes me feel...
I touched on the Topic of Love being Healthy below and I encourage everyone to read it. Its corky and cute but VERY TRUE as well. Now I also realize that Love can be a roller coaster at times, it can be confusing as well...ESPECIALLY when your new to it.. So here are some quick tips to avoiding the not so pretty side of Love.
1.) Confidence is key before falling in Love
2.) Love is not easy without trust, in fact, its a disaster
3.) Prayer helps to heal relationship and can easily guide you to make good decisions
4.) Know when to let someone go....if its meant to be, it will be
5.) No human is Perfect, therefore No human Love is perfect; however it should be Great.
6.) Forgiving someone you Love is APART of Love, but so is Learning, Growing, and Not Repeating Mistakes.
7.) KNOW the difference between Lust, Infatuation, and Love.
8.) Being in Love should make your Life better, not worst.
9.) Don't allow outside negativity (especially haters) to affect your relationship
10.) and Last but not least Know that Love takes time to Grow, Don't rush something so Beautiful because when it comes it should last FOREVER ♥

♥10 REASONS WHY ITS HEALTHY TO LOVE♥

Nikki's Reason's

1. It makes you smile- a natural facelift
2. Its make you laugh- burn calories & ab workout
3. It urges you to go that extra mile to look good- boost of confidence
4. It relaxes you- stress reduction
5. Gives you someone to Hug, Kiss, and Snuggle- burn more calories
6. Gives you someone to confide in- therapeutic
7. Gives you someone to be a big kid with- total body workout
8. Gives you an occassional problem to solve- makes you smarter & wiser
9. Gives you a person to share great meals with- nutritional needs for energy
10. It Strengthens Your HEART♥

I can think of sooo many, but I won't overwhelm you with Love! Leave me a comment with some of your reasons, I would Love to hear them! Happy Valentines Day♥