Wedding Weekend!

One of the most surreal things about getting older is watching your childhood friends get married and start families of their own.  That was my experience this weekend.  Mary and I met in 7th grade at La Reina and have been friends ever since.  We've seen each other through some of our best and worst times in life, and we can definitely tell some good stories about the boys that we've seen each other date over the years.  It's been a long journey for us both to find our knight in shining armor and we have been blessed to share in that special joy together.  This was Mary's, the day the fair maiden married her prince.  And a beautiful day it was!   

SATURDAY

L to R: Sarah (Mary's younger sister), Mary, and I

After going to get pampered with manicures and

pedicures, we went out to lunch at one of our

favorite places - Baja Fresh.

Since Mary and Sarah were both in town this

weekend, they decided to throw Sarah a baby

shower so the family could be there.  This, too,

was a reminder of how quickly the time has

passed, as I've known Sarah since she was 8.

SUNDAY

The bride to be - she looked so beautiful!

Mary wanted a beach wedding in California, and boy

did she get lucky with the perfect day!  Mandalay Beach

couldn't have been more picturesque as the sun shone

down through clear blue sky.

Leading her out to meet the groom

(is it just me or do we look like Men in Black walking here?)

When Shawn saw Mary he told her she looked

like an Egyptian princess.  It was so romantic watching

him take her hand to lead her toward the water.

Picture perfect

Old friends   :-)

The reception was at Macaroni Grill, where Shawn and

Mary had their first date.  It was a good way to end a great day.