Weddings.

I will be the first to tell you that I am a sucker for weddings. 

I mean, I cry... and cry... and cry. Even when I don't know the people getting married.

I think it is such a beautiful celebration. 

The usual times I cry:

- Father giving the bride away

- The exchange of vows

- The father daughter dance

-The mother son dance

- Sometimes a sappy toast

I'm a sucker.

Anyway, this weekend I got to see one of my oldest friends get married to the love of his life and I was just bracing myself for the tears because I actually KNOW this person -- VERY WELL, like, well enough that I've been on multiple vacations with him, been at SEVERAL family events, went to church with him, spent the night at his house throughout my entire childhood (with his sister)... so, yeah, I was bracing myself. 

Anyway, I did get EXTREMELY teary eyed ONLY ONCE!

When I saw these handsome fellas all standing at the front of the church. 

(These guys are all like my brothers. Very overwhelming knowing we're all grown up.)

The rest of the wedding... I didn't shed a tear and I've come to realize that I was just HAPPY.

Like, bursting with happy, happy. 

I was surrounded all evening with the people who I've come to consider family down here in Wayne, WV. There wasn't one second I wasn't laughing and smiling. 

But, between the square dancing, Dixie land delight karaoke, and great company... who wouldn't be! 

The beautiful bride!

Main reason I was laughing all night.

(Dress: Forever 21)

Sister of the Groom.

The GROOM -- Dane! 

And just for laughs... My desperate attempt to catch the bouquet. :( I dropped it. 

Fall Crafting!

This weekend was a blast! 

One of my oldest friends got married Saturday and my entire family had such a blast hanging out and dancing like fools with all the people we've come to adopt as family over the past 20 years. 

(Dad took my camera this morning for work, so I'll have to upload pictures in a separate post!)

Yesterday, however, my best friend called me up and decided she wanted to get crafty! 

Although not on our fall "to-do" list (which has been revamped and extended) we made fall wreaths.

After a few stops at some craft stores and quick bite to eat we were crafting up a storm on her back porch. The weather was picture perfect and we just had a blast drinking our fancy coffees (to-do list!) and chit chatting! 

Here's the aftermath! 

Isn't she cute!?

I'm not showing her wreath because I'm SURE she'll want to share it with you on her blog it's adorable! 

Happy Monday everyone! 

High Five for Friday!

This week has been a tough one for a lot of people I love, so I consider myself blessed to be able to have 5 things to be happy about this week.

 1. FALL BUCKET LIST! 

I found this on Pinterest and fell IN LOVE. My best friend and I will make sure we get this checked list completed before winter gets here! 

2. Happy 22nd Birthday! 

My twin brother and I celebrated 22 years of life this week! 

3. Grandma's Care Packages

I love getting care packages from my grandma. This one came with handmade pencils with mine and my girlfriends' teacher names on them along with cross bookmarks and a prayer cloth! All hand crocheted by her! Priceless.

4. Wedding Bells are Ringing!

L to R: Dana (married man), his sister Alyssa, Me, and Dustin OBX 2004

Can't believe one of my oldest friends is getting married tomorrow! 

Here's to you, Dane!!! :)

5. 10,000 views! 

I couldn't believe my eyes when I reached 10,000 views this week! Thank you, to every single person who viewed it! 

Remeber to link up with Lauren for High Five For Friday!