“The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” ~ Elisabeth Fole

I want to thank each of you for accepting my invitation to be a part of what will be an amazing memory hopefully not only for Chris, Jalayla, and I but for you all too. I love each of you with all of my heart and thank God not only for your presence in my life but also for the lessons you have taught me, the shoulders that you have provided for me to lean on, and of course the laughs - moments of uncontrollable laughter one of life's most simple yet sweetest joys. You know my plan isn't only to grow old with Chris. I'd like it if you ladies stuck around too ;)

Now before I get too emotional my purpose in starting this blog is to help us have a way to all stay connected (Karla you inspired me). While it is a honest attempt please be aware that in the event that our posts (or my posts) dwindle and eventually become nonexistent prior to the big day do not fret - everything will be ok. Unfortunately with my job I am sometimes slow to respond or contact you ladies but again - do NOT fret worse case scenario I will call you at 6:00 pm as I drive through the mountains (of course I will probably call you again at 6:05, 6:07, 6:10 as my calls frequently drop until I make it to the the other side.

Now, while I won't post everything I will do best best to post pictures of pertinent details such as bridesmaid dresses/dress ideas, flowers, decor, and of course the venue.

I know the wedding is only 2 months away but ladies - have we not conquered bigger feats? From writing published news articles, to graduating high school, to getting degrees, to closing escrows, to starting business, to planning and overseeing company events, to raising little ones, again - raising little ones, one more time - to raising little ones (who are quickly becoming no so little ones)...what I am trying to say is ladies we've got this...

we've got this....


yup - got it.