Saintly Friends

My friend MO has been graciously trying to keep me sane. I love MO. If I could be anyone but me, I would be her. She is beautiful, gracious, funny, generous, kind, smart, talented...and she will be horrified that I wrote this because she is also humble.

I went over the other night at 9:30, we were going to do some planning of the Friday night feast the night before the wedding.(Which she offered her home for...I told you, she's pretty terrific!) She brought out her party book, where she has meticulously written down every single detail of every party she has given in the past 100 years. The woman is a marvel.

Then she said...."what are you going to feed your out of town guests and family after the wedding before the reception?"
Uh.................................didn't have a clue, hadn't thought about it. After all, they can go through a drive-through as well as I can.
"Well," said MO, "at Sarah S's wedding we did box lunches." Cute! I replied with a sunken heart. One more thing to plan and organize. "Now listen..." said the perfect and wonderful MO, get someone to do this for you. DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF" she commanded.
"Who?" I meekly gulped. WHO could I ask to make lunch for 50 people, make it cute in keeping with the rest of the events?

THIS IS WHO...yet another saintly friend. My friend Kim, who is possibly the most creative person I have ever known. She is coming from Utah to help me, I asked her to make the lunches and she has gone above and beyond. Are these the cutest bags or what?






I am so, so, so thankful for my saintly friends.

Vicki, who addressed every single invitation
Pam, Vicki and Marty who tied bows on soda bottles for three hours and have listened to me endlessly....
Kim, for coming and bringing her creativity with her!!!
Paige, who is helping me pick a dress and giving me some confidence.
Jen, who has given me such cute ideas
Nancy, who will take the most gorgeous pictures
Lauralee, who is adding sweet details that will make things fun
Emily, who took gorgeous pictures and is making a guest book to remember forever
Maria, who is making the video for us
Lisa Marie, who will be my kids mom away from home and will give me peace of mind
MO, who is lending her house for a big party the night before and encouragement every day
Gloria and Mike, sweet friends who gave me the keys to their home because they will be gone
Carole, who gave the most spectacular shower EVER!
Rose, my sweet sister, who will give me strength and calmness
Rachel, for who there are not enough words of thanks...

My blogging sisters who have been so supportive and happy for us, I love you all.