Under Construction: May 2012

I usually find myself more blog-creative when I'm driving, in the shower, or doing something that does not allow me to get on my computer and actually update! I push aside the thought of jotting down notes to post later and find myself, like now, not knowing what to share. I'll give my less-creative moment a go.

I've been very busy lately! There are a couple of celebratory events for friends that impact me a great deal.

First, Jennifer Faulkner, a best friend since 4th grade, is marrying Dan Seigel, also an acquaintance I've known growing up through Temple--but with him a few years older, he was a Marshall friend rather than my friend. The two of them are both singers and met through vocal opportunities around Birmingham. With Daniel's mom being the Cantor at Temple growing up and his father being the Organist as well--and still--they are definitely 'Temple' family for me. Jen's family 'adopted' me when we moved to Mountain Brook in elementary school, so they are extended family. It's such an unexpected blessing that the two families will be joining through Jen and Dan's marriage. SOOOO...along with this blessing, I have the honor of being Jen's Maid of Honor! I've hosted a wedding party at the house and will be helping with the bachelorette party in a few weeks. It's kept me on my toes and it is wonderful being included in their celebrations.

The second isn't reeeeaaallly celebratory, but I'm making a positive out of what is really a BIG FAT STINKIN NEGATIVE for me. Lauren, my closest friend and best friends since we were 15, is moving to Bethesda, MD with her husband. We've known for a while that this would be happening--but there's really no preparing that can be done to make it any easier. We speak on the phone at least every other day--and see each other often. Jarred and David have become friends as well and we enjoy our Sunday mornings together--the boys play golf while we walk or hang out and then we all come together for a relaxing brunch. I'm going to miss her like none other. She's been so thoughtful and asked me to drive with her for the big move in June. Even better, she's hanging back a week just so that we can make the trip together.

They, thankfully, were successful in finding a home in Bethesda AND selling their home in Ross Bridge recently. She and Bella (her cat) will move in with us at the beginning of June when Jarred moves up with all of their belongings. I'll celebrate Jen and Dan's wedding weekend June 8-10 and then get in the car early morning June 11 and drive to MD with La. We're looking at stopping over in Roanoke, VA so we can see another city along the 12 hr trip. I'll help her get somewhat situated in her new home and then fly home on June 15--to be greeted by David AND his parents! Yes, then Judy and Claude will be visiting for 7-10 days, I imagine.

Does this sound busy or am I just stressing over spilled milk? ;) All very wonderful things, but change for sure.

Life is good.