Reunited...

...and it feels so good.
This weekend I took a road trip down to my home town of Salem, OR. My trip was a threefold experience: to see special friends (shout out Em and Bek), to show up at my 10 year high school reunion, and to attend the cocktail bridal shower of one Ms. Sara Manzo; soon to be Mrs. Benz. Fans of my blog have been introduced to the infamous Ms. M and her wacky yet complete awesomeness. It was a memorable night to be with my (literal) homies and celebrate the upcoming nuptials of a truly good friend. I happen to be a bridesmaid and feel very honored in that capacity; her wedding will be rustic chic and my girlfriends Kt, Brie, and Kenna did one heck of a job on this shower. Let me just tell you: It was seriously anthropology meets down home elegance. Below are some of my favorite pictures of this special night. My favorite moments including Kt actually chopping wood to build us a fire around which we could drink (and sometimes spill) wine and reminisce, the head lamp Manz wore to read her "toasts", the chandelier hanging from the tree outside, and how happy my friend is...







Then I popped in and out of one of my oldest friend Em's boutique which she is the proud and capable owner of...
It's called Felicity. It's amazing. Period. End of story.



I figured, "Hey, while I'm here this weekend, let's hit up MAGOOS (a dive bar) and attend my 10 year high school reunion. Pfau (who many of you also know) and our friend Brad planned it here...this should tell you one thing: We're nothing if not a class act.
Moving on...there was a BBQ at Kt and Zane's pad (which is ADORABLE) btw beforehand (shout out to Zane's incredible meat stylings) where a LOT of this was going on:

Then on to Magoos where I did not take enough pictures of the truly awkward moments, but here are a couple I love:



If you want to see more of each...go here. Kt and Zane have their own website...click on the camera icon to see them all.
So wonderful to be close to those who have known you through all the good and bad times and how being with them can make me feel at home even though my life isn't there anymore. I love love love you...
Lastly it was on to meet the little lady I have prayed for and seen God's complete faithfulness through. Many of you follow Bek's blog and have seen her adoption journey unfold. What we've all REALLY seen is God's provision, love and (meet) Mercy...aren't you just a little bit in love?


What a pitch-perfect note to end on...