Every time I sit down, I want to sleep...

I've honestly had a really long week. WORK HAS BEEN TOUGH.

I don't blog about work. First, I didn't eat a whole bowl of crazy for breakfast--only crazy people bitch about their jobs publicly. (and normally I don't have anything to complain about--I love my job.) Secondly, I just feel like its inappropriate.

But while my JOB is far too personal to discuss here---my personal antics are NOT.

And because I'm half asleep and my friend Trish just saw me and said, "You look BAD", I'm just going to share some delightful candid shots taken of me at Jerilyn's wedding. I don't have the energy to talk about anything deep or make anyone laugh.

But a little self deprecation never hurt anyone!!! And these photos are RIDIC!!!

Exhibit A: Jeri=Classy. Laura=Overly Enthusiastic. Dancing Alone.

Exhibit B: All Others Socializing, Laura pulling a Celine Dion

Exhibit C: Assault on Meredith

Exhibit D: There are no words.

I'd like to apologize for the above display... I enjoyed cocktail hour and I REALLY enjoyed the band...but I WONT apologize... I'm sorry I'm not sorry.

My moves don't quit!!!

An Intimate Portrait: Lane!

In life, everyone needs at least ONE great friend. I've been lucky to have a few...but none quite as close to me as my BESTIE, Lane. She is less of a friend and more like family. Like a brunette, thin sister who loves Cool Ranch Doritoes and looks nothing like me.

Out in Boston, 2009

Lane and I have been friends since we were eleven. That's 16 angst-filled, happiness-filled, change-filled years. And thoughout many changes in my life, good and bad, she has always been a rock for me. I am clearly the more dramatic, needy friend in this relationship...but like Lane says...she's not much of a talker, and likes to listen to stories I tell about my life...so I guess it works, although if my incredibly self-sufficient and UNneedy friend ever needed ME--I would be there.

At my family's cabin in Maine, age 15

Winterball, Junior Year

Through the good times, the BAD CHOICES....

Super Sweet 24 Birthday Prom

Watching our lives change, our friends grow up and get married....

Lynne's Wedding, 2009

Some fun facts about LANE...

She loves Brent, her domestic partner of FOREVER.

Brent is super fun, really smart... doesn't always make safe choices...





And he loves Lane, despite her penchant for...functional...clothing. (I couldn't find a picture of Lane with her pants tucked into her socks...believe me, I looked.)

Lane has unconditional love for her sweet, anxiety-ridden dog, Sydney.

Lane has fantastic, spontaneous dance moves.

Gettin' down @ Rachael's Bachelorette


Lane is an avid climber...she tried to get me to "boulder" a few times...it ended with a twisted ankle and me sitting on a crash pad.

We had a super fun ski lift experience last January...which I won't get into but ended with my screaming, "I'm on the lift!" and throwing myself off.

As for Lane, she isn't ALWAYS a dynamo on the slopes. (But most of the time she is)

She and Brent enjoy home brewing...

And despite her fear of nakedness, she occasionally shows her more, ahem...floozie side.




Bottom line: One day when our husbands die we will RUN SHIT in the nursing home.

LOVE YOU LANE!!!!
(With your tucked in pants, cool ranch Doritoes, flapping nostrils, hyperextended wrists, cackle, random kicks/obsessions, and unconditional support!!!

Holla Back, Autumn.

Well folks, it's September 21st again!!!

Which means the first day of my FAVORITE season, AUTUMN!!!

And more importantly, it means I have survived yet ANOTHER summer in the heat of my non-air conditioned car. Yay!!!

So I'd like to share some of my very favorite things about my very favorite season...

GORGEOUS LEAVES

PUMPKIN SPICE FLAVORED EVERYTHING

IF IT CAN'T BE WARM,

AT LEAST ITS NORTHFACE WEATHER!!!

BRUINS PRE-SEASON HOCKEY

(Brian and I are going to our first game on Friday)

DRIVING PAST CRANBERRY BOGS

During the harvest they are pretty and bright red

AND FINALLY,

ITS ONLY 2 MONTHS UNTIL MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY

THANKSGIVING !!!

And one last sidenote...Fall also means that ALL the parents I work with that don't like to put shoes on their kids will be forced to... because its getting colder! Yes!!! No more, "the braces are too hot!"

Shoes mean outdoor play, and outdoor play builds gross motor skills!!!

HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!!!

YAY!!!

Wedding Re-Cap

Yesterday, I had the privledge of celebrating the wedding of my radiant, wonderful friend Jerilyn and her loving hubby Steve. She was stunning and glowing with happiness as she walked down the aisle. So much love in the room--and witnessing such an emotional moment was overwhelming for me as well---I cried several times over the course of the evening! What a great day!!!

Jeri and her Dad

My girls looked STUNNING in fitted navy dresses and statement necklaces from BCBG.

Bridesmaids Ang, Rach & Lynne with MOH Sarah

After the ceremony, we headed to the reception at the hotel--TABLE 5 was a great time!!!

Classin' it up, Table 5 Style




The Newlyweds make their entrance...immediately followed by their first dance, which brought tears to my eyes...so much love!!!

Jeri & Steve

Jeri & her dad dance to "My Girl"




My gorgeous friends taking a break from dancing...

Lynne & Rach

I enjoyed myself IMMENSELY...as will be echoed by others at Table 5. I was quoted as having said, "Pretty only matters when you're sober. Fun matters when you're drunk."

I'm a class act.

Brian & I



Had a great time with friends...especially these girls from Table 5!!! Jess, Kate, Ana & I




Last song--"Don't Stop Believin"

Amazing end to an amazing night...

I love my friends.

CONGRATS to Jeri & Steve! Love you guys, have a GREAT Honeymoon!!!!

And they lived happily ever after.

An Intimate Portrait: JERI

My amazing and wonderful friend Jerilyn is getting married today!!! And it felt only right to dedicate an intimate portrait in her honor. She is always fun, always happy, and adds a lot of life to any situation! here we are, classing-it-up at Rachael's wedding...



A few things about Jeri...

She LOVES her Steve.

She is a classy dancer.

She (obviously) loves spontaneous singing...



And she is a karaoke ringer...

She can rock a feather boa...

Or a stylish hat...

She loves her bestie Sarah (Matron of Honor)

And her sister Andrea (maid of Honor)

She's a ballstar.

She loves a pool party.

She loves to snuggle...

And she is always ready for a good time!!!!!!!!





I love you Jeri! Can't wait to celebrate with you and Steve today!!!

More Stuff I Like

My long-lost Kansas friend Angela introduced me to "WILW--What I'm Loving Wednesday"...and she links to other people's profiles, does lots of fancy blog stuff...I don't understand that stuff, so I'm just going to list my favorite things as of lately...

My new Puma sneakers--clearance from DSW!!!

Skinny Cow Cookies & Cream Truffle Bars. 110 Calories. 110% Delicious.

Classy prints in these insulated tumblers from Pier 1. I have the pattern on the left. It makes hydration feel fancy!!!

Until last weekend, I never drove a golf cart. I spent several hours on Saturday tooling around a golf course and having a grand old time. I wish I owned a golf cart to ride around in all the time.

"A Dog's Purpose" was a great book, especially for--you guessed it--dog lovers. Heartwarming and sweet,

I laughed AND cried.

Dance Moms on Lifetime. Abby Lee will kill you. And make your kid a sick acrobat dancer.

AND FINALLY--

I'm LOVING that my sweet JERILYN is getting married in 3 days!

Can't wait!!! Love you Jeri!!!