After a rough start to our weekend, a little luau bbq was just what we needed and my parent’s graciously offered to throw us a laid back engagement party at their house. Of course Mrs. Bojangles was there. And Mr. Bojangles himself. My sweet friend Molly over at Molly’s Musings who drove home late and in the dark just so she could make it to the party. Brooke & I. Without her I would not survive work. Of course, Ben loved all the attention. Thank you to all of our friends and family for all of your support and love. We love you all!
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Thoughts and Prayers with Joplin
Last night only 240 miles away from us, an F4 tornado ripped through the town of Joplin, MO. Over 100 people were killed and most of the town was destroyed including St. John’s Hospital. Please pray for this town and all those affected by the horrible storm. To find out how you can help click here.
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Random Mid-Week Thoughts
Last weekend J and I went to a wedding reception of two of his friends from high school. They got married in Jamaica, and had the reception a few weekends later. Since it was in J’s home town we stayed the night with his parents and in the morning we woke up to this. Dog and Baby. Both captivated by a squirrel. I love orange juice with snacks like popcorn or pretzels but not so much with breakfast. Anytime I fly I get orange juice in a cup of ice. Do you ever have those days where you have grand dreams of getting tons of things done only to realize…
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Nuggets of Wisdom
Whether you agree with their politics or not, you’ve got to admit The Obama’s make a darn cute couple. Here are two of the First Lady’s refreshingly honest, not so secret “secrets” on being with POTUS. On marriage: “You have to really really like and respect the person you’re married too. It’s a hard road. Don’t expect it to be easy. Melding two lives together and trying to raise others and doing it forever is a recipe for disaster. There are highs and lows, but in the end if you can look him in the eye and say I like you, that’s the key. I stopped believing in love at…
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I Said Yes!
5 years ago I met a man who would forever change my life and this weekend I said Yes to forever. We couldn’t be more excited!