An Apple a Day: Announcing Mr. and Mrs. Acosta!

In all the excitement that Bentley brought, I forgot to shine some light on a VERY special day. A few weeks ago my very good, life-long friend Shannon tied the knot with the love of her life in Tennessee. I was honored to be a part of their big day and support and witness the committment that lasts a lifetime. It was a sweet little rustic wedding and Shannon was of course, a stunning bride. I have known Shannon nearly my whole life and she is one of the few people that as little girls, we spent countless hours and nights whispering the outlines of outrageous wedding plans filled with doves and fireworks. We dreamed of marriage bliss and imagined the kind of wives we would be and our strapping young husbands. It is one of the greatest joys to watch your sweet friend's 3rd grade dreams and prayers turn into reality. It may seem a simple request, "marriage", but Shannon is a girl that puts her self second and her dream was really not to have a gown made of glitter and a horse and carriage, but to care for and cherish someone through life. It had been four years since I saw Shannon, but I think when you have been though elementary tisks, the pains of middle school cliques, first high school heartbreaks, prayer and devotion, moving pains, secrets, tears and laughs over embrassing moments, and all in all, an open, honest, friendship- 4 years doesn't change a thing. The kind of friend Shannon is will prosper and deepen into a holy relationship with her husband and I am so excited for them both. The best is yet to come, love birds!

To make matters all the more better, my parents were at the wedding too! So, I was in wedding heaven AND got to hug on my mom and dad. Besides the fact that Will wasn't able to come, it was a wonderful weekend.