Watching 'Grease' w|Grandpa P.

My Mom & I had a date today. We had dinner, went shopping and just talked. She bought me a super sweet light sweater, perfect for summer days when it’s not too cold and not too warm. Everything reminded me of why I love my Mom so much — not because of the food, or the shopping, but the time we spend together.

It’s days like today that make me think of some of the good (if not best!) days in my life. Some of the best days that I’ve had in my life involved the people I love, lots of laughter and smiling consistently. Some were never planned. Some were planned to the last detail. Some just happened naturally. Then again, aren’t those the times that happen to make the day even more special?

"The youngest female of the family and the first to wed ….soon enough we will have another reunion, so build your foundation with your amazing husband and make sure the two of you come back to visit."

Excuse me for my absence.

Life takes a backseat when my family is in town because it feels like I’m on the vacation, too, especially being able to go to amazing places and restaurants. I love being able to have conversations with my Sissy late at night, laughing about random things and seeing things I’ve never seen before. Not to mention sharing all this with my husband — I definitely feel so thankful & blessed.

The Ugly Stage: Conversation w|my cousin, Heidi.

It’s been a week since…

• Mark & I had our wedding ceremony in a Catholic Church
• the Portland folks were here
• sunshine, clouds and rain dominated the Winnipeg skies
• my hair was done pretty alongside the women in my family
• we dressed up in our finest and said our “I do’s” in front of many
• photos were taken, drinks were filled and good times went down

I’m thankful for what I have been able to go through. When a good friend commented on how beautiful, intimate and sweet our wedding was, I couldn’t help but feel content knowing that the day was definitely felt like that. Although I would have loved to have invited EVERYONE I knew, the truth of the matter was that everyone who was there gave their full support & love to Mark and I’s union from the beginning — and that’s who I wanted to surround myself with. I’m truly blessed for having such an amazing family, good friends and such an incredible husband who, through everything we’ve been through, continues to love me and cherish me more and more everyday.