Wedding festivities

January and February was jam packed with all kids of wedding festivities getting the bride to be getting her all set for the big day. My long time high school friend, Jessica met her man and picked the perfect 55 degree February day wedged between both ice storms to get hitched.  We celebrated with a girl's weekend in January overnight at the W in Midtown. It was therapeutic  to get away with just the girls. Of course, it wasn't exactly a bacherlorette weekend as we were tucked into bed before midnight. It's amazing what age does to you on a Friday night. We always say that we need more time for just the girls, but somehow kids, husbands, and LIFE get in the way. It's a busy season for us in this stage of life...for sure.

Jessica's lingerie shower, bridesmaid's luncheon, rehearsal dinner and wedding weekend were all planned for the same week. Add a spray tan and a hair appointment in the mix along with my other mommy responsibilities and I was just a little stressed. Landon's parents were so sweet to come into town to run the show for us.  Its been a long time since I've had so many meals and events without children. We lingered extra long in a celebratory sort of way.

And, we couldn't be happier for the man that God brought into Jessica's life to step up and be an awesome step dad to their kids. He's a God send & has been prayed into her life.

Fox Hall was the rustic wedding venue just past Douglasville. And, the weather cooperated for all of us that day. It was a truly beautiful wedding with the friends I'll cherish for always. 

There's something extra special about the gift of girlfriends that span the seasons of your life. You have so many inside stories and laughs. A rich history of sharing in one another's joys and sorrows.  There's been proms, high school memories, weddings, hospital visits with first babies and so much more that has been enjoyed together. 

 I loved dancing with my man too. Of course, all the girls broke it down as the night wore on. If we weren't roasting S'mores by the outside fireplace, we were spotted in some sort of line dance or Congo line:) Still celebrating the bride and groom. Congrats to the new Brennan family! We couldn't be happier for their new adventure.