{9.11.06}

remembering

I'll never forget the morning of September 11th. Brenner was not quite 5 months old and I had just walked in the door at work. Everyone was gathered around the TV in silence. I literally dropped everything I had in my hands to cover my mouth. I couldn't believe what I was watching. I remember to this day exactly what outfit I dressed Brenner in, his beautiful big blue eyes gazing up at me while I nursed him, and the goodbye kiss I gave him on his sweet little forehead before handing him to my Aunt. From that day forward I look at things a little differently, not in life altering ways, but in the little every day ways.

This weekend was super productive and fun. Saturday, I picked up Lauren in Adam's fancy ride to go WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING. First we hit Macy's in hopes to find some great bridesmaid dresses, we found only one that we liked but I'm not keen on the color. After a quick stop at the MAC counter we were off to Bella Brides for my 2pm appointment with Alicia. While she was helping another customer Lauren and I hit the racks pulling off any dress that tickled my fancy. All fifteen of them. I wasn't nervous until I walked into the dressing room and was surrounded by all the beautiful gowns. I thought to myself, "How in the world am I going decide on just one?" After trying on the fourth dress Alicia handed me one that was not in my dressing room. Before she could finish lacing the corset I knew it was THE ONE. We finished our shopping day with drinks at Anthony's to celebrate.

We promised Brenner that if he had a green day on Saturday we'd take him to Sun Mountain Fun Center on Sunday to bowl and play games. As you can see from below, he earned his green day. We had so much fun bowling, riding go-karts (I came in last) and playing video games. Man, can that kid go through the tokens. Whoa. After I cleaned the Chamber in record time we met Jen, Jake and the boys at Papa's for dinner. It was fun to catch-up and see the boys. I adore how Cohen says my name; REESA. Good times.

Words of Wisdom: Honesty is telling the truth to ourselves and others. Integrity is living that truth. --Ken Blanchard