A Love Letter...

There you are... sitting there so unaware of the way you've changed my life,
Not so long ago did you come into this world and give us all a big surprise!

Your ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes, and that adorable squished nose,
You bounce around with each bitty step like a dainty unsteady rose.

The way you reach for me when I arrive.. and how you cry when I have to say goodbye.

Your kisses are so tender and your bitting is so tough,
But I love everything about you and you will always be enough.

To watch you grow into a little girl makes my heart leap and cry,
When I think about the day you were born, I sit. Stop. And sigh.

I love you Eliora, as if you were my own sweet angel,
And this love letter I write today is for you.

 

 

 <3 Gabrielle

Quarter of a Century Birthday

Today is a special day. Today marks 25 years that this world has been graced with the life of our sweet Gabrielle. Today is her birthday. In leu of doing the “Blogtember” prompt, I think it is appropriate to do a tribute to a women that will change your life, if you ever get the blessing to meet her. She is beautiful. She cares deeply about making people feel celebrated and special. Today is a day dedicated to loving the heck out of this girl and making her quarter of a century birthday one for the record books. 

This girl shines Jesus and pours love through her words and actions. She’s an amazing best friend, a stellar wife, a caring aunt, a faithful daughter and a women who we all admire. She is bold in beliefs and gentle in her words. Gabrielle possesses a zeal for celebration that can’t be matched. I cannot wait to see what this next year holds for our sweet best friend. I know that God is going to use her talents to knock the socks off of everyone she encounters. Cheers, to 25 years, Gaby!

You light up our lives, Gabrielle. Thank you for being born! We are so thankful that God brought you into our lives. Enjoy this day- we pray you feel celebrated and special. Love you!

XOXO,

Your Bests.

Our History Through Pictures

3 bible studies, 5 soccer seasons, dozens of birthday celebrations, 3 engagements, 2 weddings, 1 cancer scare, about 3 dozen job interviews and job offers, many wine glasses, hundreds of dinners, thousands of cups of coffee, 5 races, 1,000 wardrobe swaps, 5 bachelor seasons,  3 wedding dress hunts, hundreds of happy hours, church searches, 1 torn ACL, homeownership, 2 bachlorette parties, many slumber parties, 15 or more trips and vacations and so so much more. Our history together has been full of ups and downs, truth talks and joyful celebrations, tears and laughter, cooking and eating, workouts and chats, party planning and training, moving and re-uniting. It's been a history with a lot of changes brought about by new seasons and new relationships and new situations and new jobs, but here we are so excited to be faithful friends cheering each other on and pushing each other for growth. I couldn't be more thankful for these girls. They each are uniquely creative and passionate and Godly and beautiful. Here's to many more memories!

- Mekenzie