Summer Highlights

I can't believe summer is practically over.... With Edward starting yet another wonderful intense year of Law School next week, I am sulking over my last week having somewhat relaxing days with the hubby. (But let's not talk about all the interviews and Law Review meetings he has going on....) I'm trying to enjoy every last minute while I can! 

I'd say that this summer, our first full summer being married, was really truly amazing. We moved into our new house, went on many trips, reunited with good friends, spent tons of quality time together, celebrated our one year wedding anniversary, and really just enjoyed life. I also got my booty back in gear with loosing weight and (re)finding my healthy lifestyle. And wow does it feel GOOD!! I still have a lot of work cut out for me to be back to my "happy" weight so any encouragment is appreciated :)

How do you sum up three months that were just so perfect?!? It's nearly impossible. So I've chosen my Top 3 summer highlights to share with you today!

#1 PARIS, FRANCE {May}

Timing is everything, right? In my case it was! My in-laws planned a trip for the family (us, Edward's parents, and his two brothers) to spend a week in Paris! And when did this happen? On my birthday! Yup, I spent my birthday in Paris this year. Need I say more? This was my trip there.... my first trip to Europe! And I absolutely LOVED it! 

My Top 3 Favorite Things in Paris:

1. The Eiffel Tower at night.... when it sparkles!!!

2. Parisian Boulangeries (Bakeries..... need I say more?)

2. Walking the Streets..... seriously I am not joking. Admiring the architecture, delicious smells, observing the culture... It was just mesmerizing. 

#2 Christopher & Katie's Wedding {June}

My cousin and best friend, Christopher, married the love of his life, Katie, on June 16th. I was honored to be a part of their wedding. Katie has become so dear to me, one of my closest friends! (She is the girl behind the blog Sweet, Pink and Preppy! Go tell her hi!!) Needless to say their wedding was absolutely beautiful and a blast!! They, along with most of my family members, live out of state so I don't get to see my cousins often. The distance hasn't come between our relationships, which are the strongest and best I have in my life! I miss all my family so much and want to "re-live" their wedding weekend over and over again!! (*Side note: Edward and I were both in the wedding and paired up together. It was so fun walking down the aisle again!!)

#3 Uncle Pete's Wedding {July}

You know the Bible verse, "Love is Patient"?? Well what a testimony to that truth.... We joined Edward's family in Houston when his Uncle Pete married the beautiful Sharon. He had just turned 50, and neither one of them had been married before. See... I told you!!! Witnessing their vows at the Church was breathtaking. Literally. These two wonderful people who have waited so long to find the one that God meant for them to spend the rest of their lives with.... It was the most beautiful Marriage celebration I have ever seen. 

On another note, all of Edward's extended family members live out of state so we hardly ever to get see them. Even though the trip was only one weekend, it was the most bonding time I have been able to spend with them, especially his girl cousins and aunts. I had an absolute blast! They were made me feel truly accepted into and apart of their family. I am truly SO blessed!!!!

There you have it for my 2012 Summer's Top 3!!!! What were your "top 3" things this summer?? I'd love to hear!!

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