Sitting in Max's Pre-K class last week, they were talking about Valentine's Day, and discussing its meaning. It was a day of love that God created - because God loves and wants us to show love to others. It was so simple yet so perfect! I began to think of how much i complain and hate on what life throws at me sometimes but....when i think about it....I LOVE my life! I love my family, friends, and all of the great places this life has taken me. Sometimes it makes me sad that there are people that we just lost touch with - but i am still thankful for the time together and will hold onto that forever. - God puts people in your life for a reason & today i reflect back on all those that i love and the unforgettable memories we have created. And with that - i will leave you with the people (some family, some friends, some old, some new...and lots that i just couldn't find a picture of because we were probably having too much fun!) and memories that i hold in my heart today & everyday...
Our Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl - with the High School Crew...
Bachelorette Party - i had the best group of ladies to share the wedding process with!
A little Class of 2005 action - can't help but love the people in our tiny graduating class!
Our first family picture after we moved into our new house this year...still a lot that needs done but i am happy to be home :)
A little girl time with some of my favorite ladies from college - all February Birthdays!
Our first family vacation with both sides of the family! LOVE that we can do this - such a blessing :)
This is right after we got engaged! WOW was i excited...we were so young!
Cruising - We love cruise vacation and getting to travel to different places in the caribbean - more to come & this year we are taking our friends!
Me and my brothers - i guess i always have been and always will be surrounded by a family full of boys...less drama i guess right???
This photo melts my heart of Brad's cousin Amy, Max, and two of his cousins loving on him!
This was a month before Max came along and rocked our world - nothing like feeling huge and eating fro-yo...
Our MFHS crew - love this group of ladies...pretty much coolest people you will ever meet!
College life - i love that i was able to go to college and experience that life - i didn't appreciate my time there near as much as i should have!
This is from the Forsyth Bar Crawl that Jimmy started years ago - so nice to have this every year and see old friends.
One of the happiest days of my life - far from perfect but we were surround by friends, family, & lots of love! Looking back i say it was pretty perfect...and we have the best stories to share from this day.
My little peanut at his first football game - we hung out in the car of course....
Brad and I hanging out in Chicago after going to a Bulls game - love these little getaways with him!
I hated seeing him like this but so many people experience far worse...out little blessing with his shades!
This is one of my favorite pictures of Max - just mommy and baby snuggling the day away!
I had the smiliest little boy and i remember living for these smiles each and every day! Baby smiles are the very best.
Max and I at my favorite shopping spot - YES we were a little crazy for taking our 8 month old on a 7 day cruise vacation.....Oops!
Although it was stressful we enjoyed it too! Osborne family of THREE!
Love these ladies and all of the fun that we have - my game night crew!!! We may be old but we are fun!
I LOVE Brad's family - they have the biggest hearts, greatest traditions, and are so much FUN!
This is from my Bridal shower - 3 generations and two ladies that i really look up to!
Wedding season a few years ago - doesn't my date look handsome!
This is why i laugh all the time - this guy is a nut! and i wouldn't want to spend this life with anyone else!
1.) looking back what was i thinking with the colors & dresses??? 2.) it will only be worse in 20 years 3.) still on the dance floor together after all of these years!
This was so much fun - Mardi Gras in STL...everyone has to experience it once!
One of my favorite families EVER!!! and as you can see i love them so much that i just jumped in the family photo. So blessed to have them in my life :)
Who spring breaks in NYC? We did! Loved exploring...and sometimes getting lost in New York with this lady.
When you hit a rough patch in life you can't help but be thankful for people like these that God puts in your life to lift you back up!
Engagement Party - Lots of Love, Laughs, & Mimosas...& maybe one of my favorite/funniest things i have ever seen Amanda do!
All smiles after becoming MR & MRS!
My bestie & my cousin...family at last! A night out after Megan's Bridal Shower.
Megan's Bachelorette party - when you haven't seen people in so long & get to spend a weekend together celebrating! Can't help but love it.
.............enough said right.............this just looks like a good time!
I was horrible at basketball but had so much fun with this group!!! glad i was talked into this senior year :)
My cousins and Grandparents (Married 60 years now) - this is truly what LOVE is!!!
This was such a fun wedding - love all of the Forsyth crew!!! Who knew our parents were so cool???
Marathon #3!!!! I have the best cheerleaders waiting for me at the finish line!!!
These two young ladies hold such a special place in my heart! they are the little sisters that i never had.
My little Man!!! I remember taking this and saying wow....how did he get so big???
Max's 3rd Birthday Party - tractor themed!
Our little family & our first time at the food and wine festival at Disney
One of our many trip to Disnsey - it is magical each and every time! Love this picture of my boys!
Our quickly planned (but turned out great) girls trip to see Amanda & Meet Adam! *they are now engaged and i could not be happier!!!*
Our family adventure to "Ice" in Dallas, TX
Only seems fitting to end this snowy Valentine's Day post with this one of my littlest love!
I am so blessed and love the life God has created for myself and my family! I look at these and smile thinking of these wonderful times and friends (some of which i have had since kindergarten). I know i have bad days and don't always show love when i should - but i do love you and you hold a special place in my heart. It's not just about today but everyday....
XOXO,
G
