Mostly, I am happy and so grateful for a life full of many blessings, amazing family and truly the best friends a gal could ever want.
But truthfully, a little nostalgic too. Remembering those no longer here and those I've lost touch with along the way. It really is amazing how quickly it goes...I used to think phrases like "the blink of an eye," etc were silly, but I get it now. What an adventure it has been...and so many more lie ahead. I can't wait to dive in.
But for today, I am giving the past its due. I am remembering walks and talks and sleigh rides with my Gramps and trips to the beach with my family (my brother and I so blissed out even BEFORE we got to the cotton candy) and nightly conversations with Mom before bedtime to recap our days and watching Dad play tennis and youth group with my treasured friend Chris who left us way too soon and many, many, many more. Such an awesome, crazy, sad, terrific, overwhelming blur of memories.
How appropriate that this photo arrived from my Mom today - just as I was taking my trip down memory lane. I don't remember this particular party, but I remember so many that followed: skating rinks and slumber parties and cakes and squealing and laughter. All the signs of a truly treasured childhood. A blessed, amazing, full life. Lucky, lucky me. 
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How adorable you were!!
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