a heinritz-starr wedding!

what an eventful holiday weekend! first and foremost, big congratulations to n&j on their holy matrimony and letting me celebrate this very special occasion with you and your families. the welch center on the stlawrence campus is a stunning venue boasting some incredible views of appleton and the wolf river that runs through it... overall, it was a beautiful winter wedding and i had so much fun! 

as if that weren't enough, this christmas was also definitely one to remember! i must've been a very good girl because i was spoiled rotten, surrounded by so much love! i've been fortunate enough to meet many great people in this last year... and hearts have been opened that i'm so grateful to be welcomed in. so from the bottom of my heart, thank you and know i am truly appreciative for the crossing of our paths. seasons greetings and happy holidays to you and yours... and always remember to count your blessings!

that said, and in light of the new year quickly approaching, remember that the wrapping up of this year is not an ending nor new year's day a beginning... but a going on to making new advances with the wisdom we've acquired regardless of mistakes! let's continue to "be the change we wish to see in the world" and "write it on our hearts that every day is the best day in the year!" cheers!








FOOD FOR THOUGHT: existential love


while enjoying my morning tea, i got to thinking... if soul mates are the physical and spiritual halves that complement and complete us, do you think there is only one person who can fill that role? or, do you believe we can each have numerous opportunities to love and be loved because love itself is governed by free will - while we are able to impart our own magic as well..? and that the real beauty and magnificence of love lies within each of us, in our power to choose and make the experience of love our own?

thoughts?

beautiful bridal showers for j!

here are some pictures from both of j's bridal showers earlier this month. the first was in appleton with a fabulous mix of smart eclectic women, and the second in stevens point with another group of wonderful ladies! fun was had by all at both affairs and i am so excited about the christmas wedding that'll be here before we know it!