Friends Reunited

Before filling you in on why I am very close to losing my sanity, I thought I would write something positive. That is, after all, my motto these days: Relentlessly Positive. It's been difficult, to say the least.

The good news is that we made it to Utah and had a wonderful time! So excited for my good friend and BYU roommate Courtney to get married to a great man. What a fantastic excuse to get the Cherry Chubs (and then some) together for a weekend of fun!

I got into town late Wednesday night, slept some, trained some, dumped the kids on my wonderful in-laws, and spent all of Thursday with my girlfriends. I was not kidding about the all-day Bachelorette Party. Just the break I needed! We played all day on Friday and then went to Courtney and Roger's Party at night. It was very casual and so fun! On Saturday, the beautiful couple was sealed in the Temple for Time and all Eternity.

I am very blessed to be able to call this wonderful lady one of my best friends. Sometimes I think I can handle life just fine without Jen here in Flagstaff. Then I go back and realize that she makes life so much better! I will spare you the juicy details and just say: I love that girl!

My training and nutrition has suffered some but it was well worth it! Thanks for getting married in the off-season, Courtney!

Wondering about the Bachelorette Party? Here is a sneak peek:

All photos are courtesy of Courtney's lovely friend,

Michelle Hardy.

Can't wait to see all of them...

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