This is our girl at three. Wasn't she a cutie?
This is her today. Still a cutie!
The fun of opening the presents.
These are my wonderful friends. I love them!
My beautiful girls with the bride to be.
The "best buds" for 24 1/2 years!
I tried to find the picture of the three of them from a vacation in Minnesota when they were all three. Of course, I couldn't find it. They were all adorable with lots of curls and big smiles. 
Oh Nancy, this post brought a small tear to my eye. I am so, so, so glad that this bride-to-be has such a wonderful group of friends and friends of her mother supporting her right now! She is radiant!!! And your girls are so beautiful, too. You have lots to be proud of, lady!!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like lots of FUN was had by all! Great captures!!
Great post - lovely group of friends! And a beautiful bride with a fun apron.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looks like fun to me ;)
What fun celebrating the bride-to-be! Your 4 daughters are beautiful and so is the bride-to-be!!! I know you are proud of all of them! I'm so glad that you are there to share in this happy time with your friend's daughter. That is so special. Her memory is there with you all. I just love anything associated with a wedding!! Such happy times! Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love the excitement of getting ready for a wedding! And, how special that you all are together to help her share in her special day.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
My face looks super chubby in that last picture! I watched the Jillian Michaels Shred to see what I was in for.....I got tired just watching it (way too many push-ups). Husband said he'd do it with me. It'll be a funny sight :)
ReplyDeleteI love that they have been friends for all these years. I wish that for my girls too!
ReplyDeleteThat's sweet. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteYou absolutely captured "fun"! Your happy photos captured the beauty and poignancy of the event. (I think Keara's mom is smiling too.)
ReplyDeleteI love your fun shots! I love the story. Lifelong friends are priceless. I was sorry to read about your friend. I understand the pain of loss in conjunction with joy. Bitter sweet. These are great captures for fun. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGood times, good times..... =^)
ReplyDeleteAww Fun Post.
ReplyDeleteI got a tear too..and I swear it is not just the pms hormones. Lovely pictures. And what great friends.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that the bride-to-be has a group to love and support her in person, as well as to have her mom in spirit. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. It's so wonderful that you have such great friendships, which have led to the friendships of your daughters. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post and a fun set of pictures.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad she has you and your daughters in her life.
That is just so cool that the 3 of them have been friends their whole lives. I just love this feel good post :) Take care!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I love that you tied in a picture of her when she was 3. So sweet.
ReplyDeletevery fun!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
What beautiful ladies! It's great that your daughter's are so close to you and you can enjoy things like this together. The bride to be is so pretty. I know her mom was there in spirit. These Were fun shots....I haven't put mine up yet. It's been a busy day.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing more priceless then life long friends! Looks like everyone had fun!
ReplyDeleteOh my, showers are so much FUN!
ReplyDeletehaha, keara's so great. I can't wait for her weddding ;)
ReplyDeletethose are so special - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHow unbelievably awesome that you surrounded her with so much love. So, so special.
ReplyDeleteSO fun! She is gorgeous! Great shots! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLooks like everybody was having a lot of fun! Great pictures.
ReplyDeletehey, this does look like a load of fun! what an exciting time for your daughter. she's just beautiful! thanks for sharing your captures with us!
ReplyDeletecome and visit the Shadow of the Cross. my post has to do with kids and balloons :O).
Hey Nancy, Sorry I'm just getting around to reading everybody's blogs, it's been crazy around here. I'm glad your friend has you to share these happy times with. When my youngest daughter got married two years ago, it was so bittersweet because she was the apple of my parents eye. She literally could do NOTHING wrong! It was so sad that they weren't there, so I'm glad you were able to be a "stand in" for her mom! Also,I'm proud of your weight loss! Are you going to weight watchers? I've done that a couple of times and it so works, I really need to get back to it. Have you tried the dvd "4 Fast Miles"? It's all walking, but it is a real work out. Gotta run, Have a great Easter!
ReplyDeleteVicki