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Sometimes you just have to wear nothing but a bathing suit for 3 days, go on a burger and beer diet and dance the night away. (under a disco ball with duck tape wrapped around it in the middle of the lake). Sometimes you just have to let it all hang out! Well that's just what I did this past weekend. I sang, I danced, I jumped and I laughed for 3 days straight. The result? A sore back, a sunburn and a happy heart. And I'd do it all again in a beat.
Yea, it was a houseboat trip, with 20 twenty-somethings just looking for a good time. Haha, but somehow the joy it brought me carried over for days after our return, reminding me that the only true joy we have comes from people and the good times that we share.
It's easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day tasks and stress we have and forget to realize how good we have it and how truly fun some moments in life can be. Enjoy it!
Yea, it was a houseboat trip, with 20 twenty-somethings just looking for a good time. Haha, but somehow the joy it brought me carried over for days after our return, reminding me that the only true joy we have comes from people and the good times that we share.
It's easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day tasks and stress we have and forget to realize how good we have it and how truly fun some moments in life can be. Enjoy it!
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It suddenly occurred to Kate & I last Tuesday night as we glittered and rhinestoned a few dollar store T-shirts at midnight. We only get to do this so many times, throw bachelorette parties that is. I'm so blessed to have as many amazing girlfriends as I do, but when one of the special girls gets married, you just got to do it up. : ) The weekend was filled with sunshine, palm trees, convertables, bachelorette poker, margaritas, rooftops, cowboy boots and true friends.
It reminded me how far we've came together and how much farther we have to go. The bride to be, Kelley, is the type of the person that just radiates joy. She said to me yesterday, "chris - you just got to be in the moment and enjoy it ya know - no matter what." Ahh, Kel you are so right and I couldn't be more excited for you, Matty & what the future has in store for you.
The whole weekend was a reminder of the blessings that surround us right here and right now.
I hope all my sisters find the love that Kel has and the celebrations only get better. love you girls.
Kelley:
A million 'thank you's' Chris...for all that you do! This was a weekend that I will never forget: time spent with my best friends talking about life, love and happiness. Laughing hysterically about things that aren't even funny. This photo collage about sums it ALL up :) I love it!
(07.28.10)
Katen:
Yeah, those are nice....
(07.31.10)
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9 years in the making and it's finally official - Smitty and Kel-Bel are tying the knot! To those of us lucky enough to have grown up with these two, it comes as no surprise that they end up happily ever after. They're the kind of couple that balances one another just right - they laugh often and love much. They are beyond special individually, two of the kindest people you will ever meet, but together I think they're some kind of an all-star team. : ) I've been lucky enough to watch them grow through the years into amazing young adults that i have no doubt will do big things. (I'm getting choked up guys and it's still 3 months until the wedding!) I love you both so much and can't explain how happy I am for you. September 17th, 2010 is a big one. Can't wait!
Kelley:
I LOVE these...every single one! You truly captured "us" and our emotions: laughter, joy, love, happiness, plus so much more. Thank you for this wonderful gift that we will cherish forever. I am so blessed to have you in my life! Love you!
(06.29.10)
Katen:
Whoa Smit, in some of these I had to loosn' my tie (hahah what???) little hot and heavy!!! ITS ABOUT TIME. LOVE you guys these pics are truely magic. They say alot. You guys did it right. A real inspiration. I am so happy for you....
(06.29.10)
Katen:
THIS IS MY FAV!
(06.29.10)
Donna Hildebrand:
These are such great pictures of two beautiful people! They look happy, natural, and at ease. Fantastic!
(06.29.10)
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I'm not sure why I hadn't discovered the daily love until this week, but it was just the boost I needed. Sign up for The Daily Love emails and Mastin Kipp (his twitter) with his endless inspirations will offer you sweet reminders of what the point of life is anyways. Waking up to his inspirations this week reminded me how important it is to seek wisdom from those before us and apply it to our daily lives. Often times we can get so caught up in work, relationships, problems and everything else life throws our way that we lose our balance - but in order to stay happy and content, we have to take the time to consciously think about who we are, what we want, how we're going to get there, and how to actively enjoy that ride. After feeling overwhelmed and tired last week, I decided to take a step back, flip through some old pages in my dream book and get back to the free spirit within myself - focusing on happiness and creativity. Quotes and words have so much power. Check the Daily Love site out and search for wise words on your own - it helped me this week to regain perspective. With that said, I'm putting on my pink cowboy boots and headed to a Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum Concert under the stars tonight. Dance to your own beat. Enjoy the Ride.
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Inspired by a realization that I am blessed to be surrounded by some unbelievably talented people, I've decided to start a regular blog section titled 'almost famous'. It's a tribute to the people that are pursuing their dreams, making things happen and closer than they realize to having it all come to life. Who better to start with than gifted singer, songwriter, and actress Emma Fitzpatrick. Her fearlessness and attention to what she loves is what has driven this Nashville gem to quick success within a year of moving to LA. Tonight she'll be performing with Aaron Beaumont at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, http://www.hotelcafe.com/. Even with all the success Emma has already had, she finds a way to remain so humble and thankful for every last bit of it. I was sitting at her house, in sweats, eating pizza on Monday night just listening to her belt out songs she's written - thinking to myself, this girl is the real deal. I can't even imagine where she'll be in 5 years, or 10 years from now if she continues to do what she's doing. She also performs at the Dresden in Los Feliz, http://www.thedresden.com/ regularly, where I took some photos at her last show. Good luck tonight Em! You're an inspiration.
Katen:
Your beauty is honest and real Emma! Thank you for being you...I can't wait to continue to get to know you and grow this FREAKN awesome friendship. XO!
(05.11.10)
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ahhh. yes this is why they call you Miss Bliss :)
(09.04.10)