tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14278622750995134952024-02-21T22:32:53.129-08:00Sara E. WallaceSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-21956783870967690722015-04-01T07:23:00.001-07:002015-04-01T07:26:50.661-07:00This Little Light of Mine<br />
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One year ago today I published this post: <a href="http://saraewallace.blogspot.com/2014/04/freedom-selfie-t-oday-marks-very.html">2014: Live Your Dream! We Are!</a><br />
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It's time for an update. Since this time last year... <br />
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I finished my B.A. with honors.</div>
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We attended the 2014 Young Living International Grand Convention as Platinums. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I gave birth to our beautiful son, Nathan, at home. And took a long, fully paid, maternity leave. ;)</span><br />
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And two months ago, we achieved the rank of Diamond in Young Living! </div>
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When Justin put in his notice, we had not quite met the point where income-wise I was comfortable with him doing so. But it was time. And by the time of <a href="http://saraewallace.blogspot.com/2014/04/freedom-selfie-t-oday-marks-very.html">that post</a>, we had exceeded my commissions goal for us. The following month we made Platinum. Since <a href="http://saraewallace.blogspot.com/2014/04/freedom-selfie-t-oday-marks-very.html">that post</a>, our income has tripled. </div>
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Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-61052898141908274162014-05-28T19:47:00.000-07:002014-05-28T20:04:42.941-07:00What is more important than Health Insurance?Bones breaking probably make a really awful popping sound. Justin broke his arm & thumb a couple of weeks ago in an ATV wreck on our track out back. The quad flipped and sent him flying, while I watched the whole thing from the porch. :/ <br />
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We immediately iced it (read: frozen peaches) and applied wintergreen, valor, and copaiba before heading to the ER. He's kept up with lots of oils, lots of BLM, etc. - but that's not the point of this post.<br />
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The point of this post is that his ER visit is the only thing we have not had to pay for. <br />
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He had surgery on his thumb yesterday, which was a long and challenging affair that didn't go as planned because the nature of the break was worse than what could be seen in his original xray, and we paid for it.<br />
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Previous to finding out that we had been denied a referral for this surgery, the doctor told us she understood if we were unable to do it without a referral and she prepared us for what could be expected recovery-wise if the breaks were left untreated. Mind you, pre-surgery, Justin's thumb was literally bent in the wrong direction. Not fixing it, in my eyes, was NOT an option. Whether or not it was covered, his thumb was going to be fixed!<br />
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<strong>What is more important than health insurance?</strong> Justin's health. My husband's health is WAY more important than health insurance. Having full use of his thumb is more important than health insurance. <br />
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Today we began discussing additional treatment options, like Platelet Rich Plasma, to speed recovery and encourage complete healing. Knowing from the outset that anything we choose to do will be paid for by us. <br />
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Why pay for health services that aren't covered by your insurance? Because <strong>your health is more important.</strong> Because YOU DECIDE what the standard of care is that you will receive for your health and the health of your family. Not a company, not an industry that doesn't know who you are. <br />
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Because my husband is 24 years old, and he has a lot of life left to live. We are deciding now that he will not end up spending that life in poor health and constant pain as a result of only receiving those health services which are "free." <br />
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I am not discounting the value of health insurance, but I am pointing out a serious flaw in our society. The dependence on health insurance to keep you healthy. It does not work that way. That does not produce long term wellness. If you believe that your health is more important than what is covered by your insurance provider, YOU must take responsibility for it. You must take responsibility for your own health, even when that includes financial responsibility. <br />
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Yes, that surgery cost a chunk of change. No, that's not a check we could have easily written even two years ago. But thanks to <a href="http://www.ylscents.com/wallace" target="_blank">Young Living Essential Oils</a>, we have both the practical means and financial means to take responsibility for our health. If being able to pay for health services is on your goal list and you want Young Living to help, come talk to me and I'll do what I can to help you gain the<a href="http://tinyurl.com/YLincome" target="_blank"> financial independence</a> you need to <a href="http://saraewallace.blogspot.com/2014/04/freedom-selfie-t-oday-marks-very.html" target="_blank">live the life you dream</a>. <3Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-8820292498455478712014-04-01T12:28:00.001-07:002015-11-25T21:30:51.060-08:002014: Live Your Dream! We are!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">T</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">oday marks a very special new beginning. Justin Wallace, my
husband, is officially free to do what he wants, when he wants, with me! We
have achieved financial independence with Young Living Essential Oils and look forward to further investing in our future in ways that do not involve
being held down by a j-o-b. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Justin & I met almost 6 years ago, at a coffee shop. I
worked in the salon three doors down, and he was my Latte Boy. :D He worked a
couple of different jobs before joining the Rogers County Sheriff’s Department
in 2011, right after we got married, and I continued doing hair. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Two years ago I quit my full time job as a stylist to pursue
Young Living fulltime. We had a downline, but our Young Living check was barely
enough to pay our cell phone bill, so I did contract work for my mom for a few
months to be able to keep paying the bills while we got the business off the
ground. Today, our Young Living check is more than 3x’s the amount that Justin
brought home as a deputy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">“Do you really make money with this?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Most couples in their twenties expecting their first baby
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">My husband will be there for my college graduation, family
birthdays, when I’m in labor, and every holiday. No more missing out on major
life events because of work. We can go on vacation, and no one can cancel our
plans for us because they want my husband to work instead. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I have an infinite number of paid maternity days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Last month was the largest month in Young Living HISTORY.
This company is celebrating 20 years, and is only getting stronger. There is
plenty of room at the top and we are here to help you. </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> It is the most rewarding
journey, to be able to spend my days helping people take responsibility for their
health and get their personal and financial lives back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Thank you, Young Living!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-62200100851752381262012-05-17T22:39:00.001-07:002012-05-17T22:39:40.106-07:00Two Lessons Learned From Insanity - or- Day 41) <strong>Working out in the heat of the day is seriously poor time management.</strong> Our century old, 2nd-floor apartment gets waaaay too hot at noon in mid-May! We figured this out after Day 2, when we were changing from workout clothes into fly-fishing gear in order to be properly dressed for the rivers of sweat. Day 3, actually completed post-midnight <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(being married to an officer = no more 'normal' days)</span>, went so much better.<br />
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2) <strong>EAT MORE FOOD</strong>. We were both super tired and not real hungry after recovery drinks, showers, etc. last night, so instead of eating that 5th meal we went to bed. Justin ate a good breakfast, but I skimped on portions at breakfast and then again at lunch because my work schedule picked up... before you knew it, 6 o'clock rolled around and I felt super light headed and exhausted. Definitely follow a meal plan, because no matter how much your head says "I can wait, I'm not that hungry" your body is screaming "FEEEED MEEE!" when doing Insanity.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-1862663822779316162012-05-14T20:52:00.000-07:002012-05-14T20:52:56.253-07:00(Insanity) Day 1: Fit TestTalk about a rude awakening!<br />
I was seriously reconsidering if I could do this challenge before the fit test was close to over. It was <em>so hard</em>! The Insanity guide actually recommends that if the Fit Test intimated you, you should consider a different program. We did the fit test along with the DVD, which was my saving grace, because I could compare numbers with the crazy fit DVD people - and their numbers weren't far off. Plus, they admit that even taking the test 60 days later can feel like the first time, because you push yourself as hard as you can. Oh, that's why it was so hard - <u>I was pushing, folks</u>. So we may it through the fit test, and I am <strong>excited</strong> about Day 2!<br />
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We also took before pictures and measurements today. I dunno how most people feel, but for me just looking at my before picture is incentive enough to stick with it, 'cause I want an after photo!<br />
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Food Diary: A LOT of water, oatmeal w/ honey & raisins, <a href="http://saraewallace.blogspot.com/2012/05/recovery-drink-hers.html" target="_blank">Recovery Drink</a>, pepper jack cheese curds, Protein Complete smoothie (made by my mom!), coffee with oatcake crumble (oats, fruit, butter, stevia), cowboy beans (beef, beans, onions, celery, some ketchup, sea salt), and beef patties w/ grilled potatoes & broccoli for dinner. <br />
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I also took a 30-minute walk with my mom, it was a beautiful day in N/E OK!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-43547873264632994012012-05-13T14:58:00.002-07:002012-05-13T15:01:06.047-07:00The Day Before Insanity<br />
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If you have seen <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SaraEWallace.2011" target="_blank">my facebook</a>, you know it's here...<br />
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Justin & I went grocery shopping yesterday, got lots of yummy whole foods for the week!<br />
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We visited<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1106832873316.18531.1301638735&type=3#!/DrDebKucharskiChiropraticAndWellnessCenter" target="_blank"> Dr. Deb</a> this morning, just to make sure our bodies were structurally prepared for the craziness that is to come. And to reassure myself that my body can handle this (after spraining my sacroiliac joint this time last year). Sunday, rest day, will also be<a href="http://www.youngliving.com/massage-oils/Raindrop-Technique" target="_blank"> Raindrop Technique</a> day.. so <a href="http://www.youngliving.com/massage-oils/Raindrop-Technique" target="_blank">RT</a>'s tonight! <br />
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We start Insanity tomorrow!<br />
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I get that. But I nearly passed out from hysteria when the Insanity fitness leader people recommended chocolate milk as a great way to fulfill the recovery nutrition requirements. No wonder active people still get sick; the professionals actually recommend consuming refined sugar. Well, that's a problem for me. Remember, Justin & I want to do this the real-food, low-sugar, no-junk way. We are not going to be drinking chocolate milk. The other recommended option is fruit juice, or protein powder mixed in fruit juice, as <a href="http://www.spma.net/recoverydrinksfin.htm" target="_blank">Jessica Seaton, DC</a> recommends. Fruit juice is on the same level as chocolate milk in my book (beyond the general grossness of mixing protein powder with fruit juice. yuck). <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em><Not talking about juicing your own fruits, which is awesome, and if anyone wants to contribute to the Buy-Sara-and-Justin-a-Juicer fund please contact me ASAP.</em></span><br />
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But Seaton's article does have a cool formula for generating the ideal amount of carbs and proteins in a recovery drink based on a 2:1 carb/protein ratio and weight. So I used this to come up with the guidelines for a recovery drink that I would actually drink (and one for Justin).<br />
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<strong>First, my plan</strong>.<br />
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Following the formula, I should be consuming a recovery drink that has 56.24 grams of carbs and 28.12 grams of protein. <br />
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This meal-replacement powder contains 29.5 grams of whey protein and 50 grams of carbs per serving. Mixing it in 2 cups of Raw Whole Milk, I added 1 tbsp of ground flax seed (and 1 ounce of <a href="http://youngliving.com/goji-juice/Ningxia-Red-Combo" target="_blank">Ninxia Red</a>, consumed separately) to create a recovery nutrition plan that has 31 grams of protein and 55 grams of carbs. A 3-gram difference isn't bad, imo. <br />
The total calorie count is 566, which initially seemed high to me, but once plugged into my total daily calorie requirements is actually perfect. At 566 calories, I can still eat 5 meals a day at just over 300 calories each.<br />
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And it tastes good. (Really good. :) )<br />
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So, I'm going to do a 60-day health & fitness challenge. And so is Justin, because he can't let me be only one in the marriage with a <i>super hot bod</i>. ;)
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Justin wants to increase the cardio in his workouts, lose fat, and build muscle.<br />
I want to increase my upper body strength, firm up my lower body, say goodbye to an inch of my thighs, tone up the tummy, slim down the love handles, and lose 15lbs. (That's all. :D)
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<b> For fitness:</b>
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Since we are both moderately fit and exercise regularly, we have decided to do the <a href="http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/insanity.do?code=SEMB_GOOGLE_SAN&extcmp=gd05bbe2dc2c4090&s_kwcid=TC|17312|insanity%20workout||S|e|11395391173&gclid=CI2w1sHC5a8CFS7DtgodCnnL3w">60-Day Insanity Fitness Challenge</a>. It looks tough! My prediction now is that Justin is going to have a more difficult time than me in the beginning, because he's a weight-lifter and hates cardio. I like intervals, and I'm more concerned about my will-power to stick with it every day than actually making it through the workouts! We'll see how those predictions pan out after a week!
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Since Justin wants to build muscle, he will continue with his weight-lifting routine while doing the Insanity Challenge.
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I hate workout drinks, and I'm a bit of a health nut. By studying the science behind all the pre-workouts, recovery drinks, protein:carb ratios, and calorie formulas, I have come up with a nutrition program for both of us that uses almost entirely <a href="http://youngliving.com/en_US/essential-nutrition">Young Living</a> nutrition products and whole foods. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Stay tuned for our personalized recovery drink recipes!)</span>
I used the formulas in the <a href="http://www.timeouthut.com/share/Insanity%20Nutrition%20Guide.pdf">Insanity Elite Nutrition guide </a> to create a daily calorie intake plan. Justin gets to eat twice as much as I do, incase you wondered. While the calorie formulas are useful and we will be eating 5 meals a day as suggested, I am not crazy about their food recommendations. We want to stay as far away from processed foods as possible. Instead, we want fresh, whole, raw and local when possible. My personal trainer (who moved back to Germany last year, tear!) gave me a great guide for combining proteins, simple carbs & complex carbs to create balanced meals for pre- and post-workout. <br />
We'll be drinking Raw Whole Milk from <a href="http://www.tiawah.com/swandairy.htm">Swan's Dairy</a>, eating a lot of eggs, meat & veggies, and little-to-no wheat products. For the first week, Justin will be eating to maintain his current weight, and I will be eating to lose some of mine. After the first week, we will evaluate how we feel and adjust the menu plan accordingly.
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Pictures, measurements, and recipes to come! :)Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-51281351390528922722012-03-20T20:05:00.000-07:002012-03-20T20:05:51.841-07:00Why You Need to Go to the Trust Birth ConferenceWomen’s Health. When you read those two words together, what does it make you think of?<br />
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I think about all of the women’s health issues that I heard about on a daily basis from clients in my chair in the salons I have worked in over the past 5 years, and it is tragic. I hear story after story of polycystic ovarian syndrome, terrible pregnancies, traumatic births, and even worse post-partum depression; like it’s normal. These stories are shared like it is normal for us, as women, to have no control over our own hormones and reproductive health. This is a lie. My sister, roommates, sisters-in-law, and girlfriends all know that I am passionate about the TRUTH when it comes to health. And the truth is we have access to the tools to be educated, knowledgeable women in control of our bodies.<br />
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One great piece of advice that I wish I could share with every young women is this: Take responsibility for your health. It’s like a mantra. If you ask my husband, he would probably tell you that I sing the tune in my sleep. (Side note: You should have seen his face when we were still dating and he saw my collection of childbirth and hormone books. Needless to say, he has had quite an education since then!) It just breaks my heart to see beautiful women terrified by birth and hurt because they didn’t know any better! <br />
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This why I am so excited about the Trust Birth conference. From April 13th-15th women from all over the United States will gather in Nashville, TN to encourage and celebrate the truth about women’s health. Women will be teaching and encouraging women about hormones, pregnancy, childbirth, and taking responsibility for their health. It is going to be so amazing! I am not with child (nor trying, yet!), and I am not a midwife or doula or any sort of childbirth professional, but this event is going to be an incredible opportunity for ALL women. We are talking about the chance to learn from midwives, doulas, nurses, medical doctors, nutritionists, herbalists, applied aromatherapy practitioners, naturopathic doctors, health coaches, and so many other women with intense and valuable knowledge of how to be empowered as a woman in today’s society. This is the kind of education every women should have about their bodies! <br />
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I encourage you to go, tell your sisters, bring your friends, and send your daughters! I could not be more enthusiastic about promoting this event, because when I was in high school I had the opportunity to attend a week-long midwifery skills class (also in Tennessee) and it radically changed my perception of how childbearing should be. I felt so empowered! In a country with abnormally high cesarean rates, complete medicalization of birth, and a government more concerned about publicly funded birth control than internationally competitive public education, it is vital to the generations in front of us that this becomes the new ‘norm’; feeling like there are options, understanding what is going on with your own body, knowing that there are women who will help you be well. We have to create the new normal for our peers, and our daughters, and their daughters: taking responsibility for your health. And every woman deserves the opportunity to learn how. The education and fellowship at Trust Birth is a great place to start. Go. www.TrustBirthConference.com. This conference is going to change lives.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-82332539374745050532011-11-28T12:17:00.000-08:002011-11-28T12:19:04.314-08:00A different kind of wedding news!Still sort of pertaining to life as the new Mrs. Wallace, and a partial justification for my lack of consistent blogging, I bring to you.. the first Mrs. K & Company Wedding Boutique commercial!<br />
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You can also visit Mrs. K & Company on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mrskandcompany<br />
And On Twitter: www.twitter.com/mrskandcompany<br />
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A team project from my Corporate Media Production class. :)Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-3637942927606304442011-08-02T20:33:00.000-07:002011-08-02T20:33:48.554-07:00Married Beginnings!This is the mostly-official (as far as the county, tag agency and post office are concerned) Mrs. Sara E. Wallace, writing to you straight from the blessed new Wallace home. We are almost settled, knee-deep in Thank-You notes, and totally enjoying our new titles.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Married life is fantastic, friends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e3tpYmleXUVrEv0R3qmdVZHqrxj_7kejF1pN4iDHZgoHFgxnafDnfZQ5rPky0aRX9A-DMBa58a4Yo6m2LkGNFv8WqVZWhT1lwLdpYTLwTKJ-fuZOt0so6f4VoarTTJo0SqjMYYRSHmw/s1600/Rings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e3tpYmleXUVrEv0R3qmdVZHqrxj_7kejF1pN4iDHZgoHFgxnafDnfZQ5rPky0aRX9A-DMBa58a4Yo6m2LkGNFv8WqVZWhT1lwLdpYTLwTKJ-fuZOt0so6f4VoarTTJo0SqjMYYRSHmw/s320/Rings.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The rings. We did it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dcDg2mgmyPldkV1hfliXMjrLtfgiT21AuHA-KZwDXI2vkt6R8-v-KUSTyGb9-GkwzXPt6N1JqurVV7f3p-OxUqvJB-O_F6289el4fDgGBmR8PIDj8wwtGADcwDicyNBisgP6rGwLl7s/s1600/WeddingParty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dcDg2mgmyPldkV1hfliXMjrLtfgiT21AuHA-KZwDXI2vkt6R8-v-KUSTyGb9-GkwzXPt6N1JqurVV7f3p-OxUqvJB-O_F6289el4fDgGBmR8PIDj8wwtGADcwDicyNBisgP6rGwLl7s/s320/WeddingParty.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Our awesome wedding party. Roll Credits!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQx8XQVKYgbv3om0RfFZUclTrvNlwBPqWHeZ2iGq0Kr-nqfu9UH03VbxXQiCSanza_8lZEsYwjKfbvBSl_rTsWgXUSpHFipBvH0st3zqgF_86YfYWSb2xVR2leK4sBTY_-eZeIo3tEmHs/s1600/Kiss%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQx8XQVKYgbv3om0RfFZUclTrvNlwBPqWHeZ2iGq0Kr-nqfu9UH03VbxXQiCSanza_8lZEsYwjKfbvBSl_rTsWgXUSpHFipBvH0st3zqgF_86YfYWSb2xVR2leK4sBTY_-eZeIo3tEmHs/s320/Kiss%2521.jpg" t$="true" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The beginning of our <em>Happily Ever After</em>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427862275099513495.post-40255770579093480962011-07-03T23:47:00.000-07:002011-07-03T23:47:37.982-07:00To Be BegunThis is the informal, pre-launch, welcome-entry as the <em>Future</em> Mrs. Sara E. Wallace. Stay tuned for enthusiastic updates, entries, photos, and commentary post-July 22nd (W-Day; formal launch date) when I can write to you as the <em>Official</em> Mrs. Sara E. Wallace.<br />
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Nothing like a blog to make things official, you know. That <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SaraEWallace.2011">facebook</a> stuff is <em>so</em> 2010.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16845083575617219256noreply@blogger.com0