Happy Birthday Holly!!!!!

Yeah, it's Holly's birthday!! I have never known anyone else who love to celebrate their birthday as much as my dear friend Holly. She starts counting down on June 1st. It is so much fun to see an adult have the same kind of giddy response as a child. I love it!

Holly and I have know each other since 3rd grade. I know just about everything she likes or dislikes. We have shared so much together too. We shared our proms, graduation, and most importantly our weddings. Someday we will share our kids too (although she has a head start on that!). I can't think of a better friend to have than her. I know that I can always call on her and she will be there for me.

So Holly, have a blessed and wonderful day. I hope you get some yummy chocolate cake and have a great time with your family. Also know that I really do cherish you and can't wait to meet baby Noble!!

On a side note, we are headed out to Nashville for the big wedding. We will be gone 10 whole days!!! Wahoo! I promise to post pics when we return. Until then.....

Three Years Ago Today

...I married the perfect guy for me. It seems like just yesterday we had all of our friends and family together. We had such a good time seeing everyone and dancing the night away. Things have not been perfect the last three years but I wouldn't trade any of them because they have been amazing.

So what are we doing to celebrate? Funny you should ask. Since we are leaving on Thursday to go to Nashville for Mindy's wedding we opted to book a few days in a bed and breakfast in the Smokey Mountains afterwards. We will then drive to Ohio for several more days before coming back. It will be our second time to be in Tennessee for our anniversary! In the meantime, we are going out to dinner tonight.

So thanks for letting me share my excitement. Three years isn't a lot but someday we will be celebrating 50.

A Wonderful Woman

I just received news that a wonderful woman has now joined the angels of heaven. My great aunt Louisa, who was 100, has finally met her maker. Although I am sad, I am finding it much easier to focus on the many memories I have of her. She lived a long, happy life and touched many people.

As a child, we would go have Girl Scout day camp in the pasture down from her house. You could always guarantee that she would make an appearance. Aunt Louisa was also very crafty and had a special room in her house full (and I mean FULL) of various craft items. I learned a lot from Aunt Louisa and will always carry these things with me.

So I find it hard to be sad for she is in a much better place. After all, her passing also adds one more person in heaven to watch over me!