Getting together as often as possible with my friends is such a joy and pleasure. We make a point to celebrate birthdays, life events and each other. We were able to dress up, get together to go out for a fun dinner in October to celebrate a group of Fall birthdays.
Family weddings are a great time to get everyone in one place to reconnect, laugh together and get to know the newest members of the family. My cousin Brooke is holding her young daughter Elle, she just turned 2. My cousin Adam married his beautiful wife Wendi in an outdoor fall casual wedding. This is a picture of my cousins and I at the wedding, I am in between my 2 cousins Kyle and Ben.
Fall brought on a time to catch up for a family reunion on my Father's side of the family. The weather was perfect, everyone reminisced and it was great to reconnect with aunts, uncles and cousins.
I had so much fun in Mendocino, CA north of San Francisco this 4th of July. I enjoyed the ocean kayaking trips the most with friends! Big smiles the entire day!!
My BFF Megan and I took the day and walked over the Brooklyn Bridge. I feel fortunate to live in a place where there is always something interesting and new to explore!
Meet Archer, he is 2 years old and always ready to greet with tail-wags and smiles. Archer is so great with kids! Archer is with his favorite stuffed toy trying to get me to play fetch with him in this picture. He is a gentle, calm dog and enjoys spreading love to everyone who wants to say hi and give a pat.
I am very fortunate to be surrounded by great friends that have been in my life for a very long time - most for over 20 years. They are the family that we get to choose. They all know my dream of being a mom, and would fully embrace, love and support a child in my life. Most of them have little kids too, so I would have a lot of other moms to call for guidance and support if needed. Our laughs together as friends and with their kids are limitless and our memories are countless.