Lisa and Lam

There are so many things running through my mind right now, a part of my brain is recapping the wedding weekend and the other part is contemplating where my life is taking me.

One thing I do know is that my family is incredibly special to me. They are so welcoming of everyone good that comes into my life. I can only hope that I pass this trait on to my children some day. It makes me feel warm inside to know that I am a part of and around "good" people. I get teary-eyed just thinking about it.

This part of our lives is going to go by so quickly - we really need to savor every moment.

I know that the next 9 days are going to be whirlwind of planning, execution, laughter, crying, but most importantly happiness. I know that it is going to be here and then gone within what seems like seconds.

I want to cherish every moment. My plan is to remind myself to slow down and enjoy it (everything - including the ups and downs). Feel free to remind me if I forget.

(p.s. Lam - the title was for you)

Today I am excited about the wedding. I haven't felt this excited since we first got engaged. I think it had a lot to do with the newly dyed pink crinoline that I received in the mail yesterday.

Lam wanted me to feel like a princess - and I think the pinkness of it all is going to accomplish that. It matches my pink shoes perfectly! Now only if I had a dress to wear it under....

The only thing that would make my day better is if when we pick Chelle's dress up tonight - they also have mine.

I was not really looking forward to my birthday this year. Maybe it was the thought of turning 29, maybe it was that I have about a billion other things on my mind, but in any case I didn't have any grand expectations.

But my birthday weekend ended up being filled with everything I love and more. Good food, wine and most importantly spending time with family. The drive to Santa Rosa was beautiful. It was particularly nice riding in the car with Lam. Upon arrival, our night was spent eating delicious food (beginning with lunch), drinking alot of wine, and ending with late night chocolate chip cookies.

Saturday, Lam and I went for a 7.5 mile hike in Pt. Reyes (pictures below). I wish there were hiking trails closer to Sacramento. It was nice to get back to nature. Later that evening, with everyone really tired, Chelle, Eric, Lam and I ventured to The Underwood for a relaxing dinner.

Sunday, Eric made me my absolute favorite weekend breakfast - FRENCH TOAST! It was a great start to a great day.