before the pages turn…

I’ve celebrated the births of three very awesome people.

(In case you’re unfamiliar with my life…these two ladies. Well, they have taught me all that I know about Zumba. They have taught me about life, truly living, about holding tight to your seat and enjoying the ride. They’ve shown me how to embrace the highs and the lows of living well and taking risks. More than anything they’ve shown me how to love well and embrace the ultimate genuine friendship. They think I’m wise. But I know…I’ve just taken good notes.)

I’ve baked a lot of cupcakes…but the thing is, I have 200 more to go. So how about everyone come over to my house. Taste testers are even welcome. 😉 I’ll bake extras if need be.

And then…my very favorite people in the whole world (minus a few) treated me to the very best bachelorette weekend that a girl could ever imagine.

 I know…you think I’m exaggerating. But you’re wrong…it was simply amazing.

The best combination of relax & play.

We’re currently 55 days from the big day…and I must say…I’ve been having these moments of
…overwhelming preemptive nostalgia.

It is as if I all of a sudden realize that the comforts and the small moments I so delight in everyday will all be changing soon.

So for now….as I prepare for this most awesome next chapter of my life…I am trying to take the time to enjoy the small moments. The hugs. Sitting with my sister on my bed trying to figure out life. 

Giving my brother a hard time because…well, he’s a teenager. Walking our four, circus-clown, dogs with my mom. The sounds outside my bedroom. The crickets at night. The birds in the morning. 

So as the next 55 days unfold…despite the ridiculous, chaotic, busy, and overwhelming mess and greatness that they are…I’m taking the moments to enjoy this place…because I know, before I even realize what has happened, it will be gone. The pages turned. The chapter ended with a nice little exclamation mark at the end. 

…and the next chapter begun…