A Different Kind of Family Planning

Heard some very sad news today about an aquaintence and it made me just want to drop everything, go home and hug my family all night. It's said again and again, life is simply too short.

I am a planner by nature. I plan our meals, our outings, and even birthdays a year in advance. What I have not planned for is what we all think will never happen to us. Mortality. It's got the husband thinking about our wills and estate planning -- just really not fun but absolutely neccessary subjects.

It's tough thinking about the what ifs, but it's a package deal when you'e a parent. For now, I'll be hugging my kid a little tighter, kissing my husband a little longer, and laughing much much more -- because life is too short.

Sam & Donna's Wedding

Our dear friends got hitched this past wknd (about damn time, ya'll!). It was our first outdoor/barn wedding so there was some definite confusion over the dress attire - wedges or heels? are we going to be in the grass? why don't I own a pair of cowboy boots? what the heck do we wear to a country asian wedding?? And of course, the two dresses I rush ordered online looked terrible on so I had to make an emergency run to the mall on Friday during lunch.  The dress gods must've taken pity on me because I found a barn-yardy appropriate dress at my very last stop, H&M.

I wish I had taken more pictures of the cute details the bride put into the wedding - the pie bar and Paciugo girl was a big hit w/ C and my hips - but it was either keep the kiddo entertained or sneak off for a drink. Priorities, people. We were the only couple who brought a 2 year old, so there were plenty of aunties and uncles around to love on him all night. I think that will be my new strategy for events from now on. Be the only mama who brings their kid. :)

It was a great night to see everyone under one roof -- most of these friends the hubby has known since middle school. I love that we are all still friends, picking up where we left off since the last time we saw each other, all a little rounder, sharing pics of our children in between shots. One of my hopes is that Caden is able to cultivate the same kind of friendships that we are so blessed to have and cherish so much. 

Congratulations Sam & Donna!! Now go make babies!