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October 24, 2014

Amanda’s Getting Married!!!

Sorry this post is going to be brief, but I’m on my way out the door to meet up with Amanda and the bridesmaids to start the wedding weekend festivities! 🙂 Yay! I was reflecting last night on what Amanda and I have been through over these YEARS together and I could not be more thankful for her! Amanda has been there during the happy times … through the sad times … through basically EVERYTHING! So so so thankful to have her in my life and to call her one of my best friends! I cannot wait to watch her walk down the aisle to her best friend TOMORROW … guess I’m going to need to hide tissues somewhere in my dress. :’)

Amanda, you deserve all of the happiness in the world and I am so glad you found that in Bruce! He treats you like his princess and I love seeing the joy he brings into your life. I want to continue our great times through the years ahead and even when we are old and grey. Love you!!!! Cannot wait to see you in your white dress tomorrow! xoxoxooxxox

When I was reflecting our friendship, all of these photos came to mind. 🙂 So many great adventures and stories with more to come in the future! Too bad I cannot find photos from the high school years … why am I depending on Facebook to be my scrapbook? Haha!

That time when we attended our first JMU football game as JMU Alumni! GO DUKES!

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That time we went four wheeling and you almost ended up in the ER…

amanda_wedding-1That time … well… This says it!
amanda_wedding-2That time when we got to eat so much food at your Bridal Shower!
amanda_wedding-3That time we almost died at the Mumford and Sons concert because we didn’t move when a thunderstorm/hail came through… Totally worth it!
amanda_wedding-6That time at small group … SUGAR COOKIE FRUIT PIZZA! YUM!
amanda_wedding-7That time at Kareoke night…
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That time we had so much snow in Harrisonburg and decided to walk down to the Arboretum for photos!

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That time I was wondering what in the world were we doing in this photo … Lol!
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That time we finally had a photo with the Duke Dog during a basketball game! Go DUKES!

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That time we dressed up for dinner with our girlfriends!

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And finally, that time when I knew you found your soul mate … I’m so happy for you!!!! XOXO

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LOVE YOU!!!

  1. Cyndi Messick says:

    Congratulations, Amanda, and you all have a wonderful weekend!!