Disneyland Days

Ever since Abbie left on her mission, Dad informed us that when she got home we'd be celebrating her return in one of the best ways possible-with a trip to Disneyland!

Now, if you don't know the London family let me just try to help you understand: To say that we like Disneyland is a giant understatement. We love Disneyland, and pretty much all things Disney.

(Have I ever told you I'm a Disney Scene It Champion-I've never lost a game)

So, we were all very excited to get to celebrate Abbie's homecoming with a fun, Disney, family vacation. And Nate was excited to finally see just why we love it SO much.

(Hint: Mom gets wild)

We spent three days in the park, including Abbie's birthday. We loved exploring Radiator Springs, eating delicious food, laughing at hilarious little kids, meeting some real characters, and of course riding the rides! Cue the photo overload....

(Nate was in awe)

I have always love Disneyland, but I have to admit-I've never been happier at the Happiest Place on Earth than I was during this trip. I got to go with this guy for the first time, and it made all the difference. It was so happy to be surrounded there by my very favorite people. I was the happiest girl, in the happiest place, and I am so glad we got go!

A Best Friends Wedding

London gave me so many wonderful things. Among the very most wonderful though is my dear friend Jenna. For me Jenna is one of those people who I know I was just meant to be friends with. She gets me in this rare and awesome way. There have been so many times during the course of our friendship when Jenna will be talking about something in her life and I think "No way. I thought I was the only one who did that/felt that way/drinks that much diet coke/enjoys randomly painting and building forts" Funny as it may sound these talks with Jenna have been some of the greatest. Jenna is someone who has helped me to become more happy with who I am, through her example of being happy with who she is. She really is the greatest.

And Jenna, well she is so in love with Mike. I feel blessed that by being friends with Jenna I was also able to become friends with Mike. He is a great guy (remember this), and the relationship that the two of them have is such a strong, caring and beautiful one.

So, it was very exciting this past week when Jenna and Mike were (finally) married!!!

It was such a joy to be able to share their wedding day with them, and see them both so happy.

Oh, and the wedding day was absolutely stunning. From the couple themselves, to the centerpieces at the reception-every little detail was just beautiful.

*Photo cred for this one goes to Carly

Congratulations Mike and Jenna. I love you guys, and could not be more happy for you.
I can't wait to see what life has in store for you two.