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Bridal Showers, The Place I'm Missing and Good Advice

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I visited my blog today and noticed I haven't even posted yet in this lovely month of June.  Time flies.  First matter of business, I went to a bridal shower last night for my beautiful friend, Ashley.  Tis the season for marriage.  It was such a fun night spending time with the ladies, talking about girly things and eating off of pretty plates.   (I stole the following pictures of the bridal shower from Ashley's facebook.)
The food spread
For dessert we had gelato and macaroons.  Very classy.  And then we
pretended for a split second to be in Paris, because that is what you do
when eating gelato and macaroons.
In other news, I've been working on my blog book (where I print my blog into a book) from when Danny and I were dating and engaged.  Such fun memories.  This past week I have been editing the pages of when Talena and I visited England.  Sigh.  So many pictures of rolling green hills and stone buildings.  I was thinking today that between my 3 visits to England, I have spent 20 months of my life there.  Plenty of time, but because of that time my heart aches to be there.  Do you have a place you get homesick for that isn't necessary your home?  Seriously, looking at these pictures, can you really blame me?

Newcastle Town Centre
Hadrian's Wall 
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Village
Lastly, I always like to post articles that make me think.  I really liked this article that the author wrote to her 10-year-old daughter.  It is great advice I'm still working on incorporating into my own life.

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  1. TalenaJune 7, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Oh England, and the castle. We must go back.

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  2. Becky ShulerJune 10, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    I've never been, but if I ever do, I'd want you to come along as a tour guide!!! I love watching movies filmed in England. It is so very beautiful!
    I took the time to read the article that you suggested and it was great! Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  3. grammawoodJune 18, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Jannifer, I've only spent a few hours in Heathrow Airport and I've been wanting to spend time in England for over 50 years! I hope someday we can go there together.

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