Things I'm Grateful For ~ My Wedding

Looking at the photos of this past weekend I feel so lucky, and so blessed. I have incredible friends and amazing family, and now Eric is my family too.

We had perfect weather, including an almost full moon. The Beach House was overlooking the ocean. The night was so clear that we could see the brilliant glow of the Los Angeles wild fires 26 miles across the sea. We didn't even need a sweater. It was Indian summer weather.

We did everything you're supposed to do at a wedding. We danced to our song. We cut the most incredible cake that my sister spent seven hours making, and my brothers worked collaboratively on with her to decorate. We drank champagne. I threw my bouquet. The dinner was flawless and delicious. We had toasts from our friends and family that cut right to the heart of who we are. I spoke with my grandmother (Meme), who flew out from Arizona. I laughed with my mom and my dad and his wife Grace. Our guests showered us in confetti and as we were announced husband and wife we played 'We are the Champions,' and we really felt like we were.

As I look back at the pictures of last weekend I can’t help but of think of all of the things I’m grateful for: my new husband, my beautiful brothers and sisters, my parents and my long-standing and loyal friends, my job and my awesome students.

Things are good!