Simply a great day!

I don't have much time to write a post today, but it's a commitment to myself to put something here--especially because it's been such a great day so far and I have so much to be grateful for. So my happy day definitely needs a mention!

Today was my daughter Dana's bridal shower. I live in a very tiny apartment, so I asked my sister Tracy if she wouldn't mind hosting it at her house. She has a small house as well, but it's very cute, and she also has a nice little garden backyard. My sister is also a gourmet cook. She's not a professional, but she can put together the most amazing and healthy dishes with such little effort (I'd have to hire a caterer to have anything near what she can do!) Check out her blogs to see what she does... http://tracysfoodandthought.blogspot.com/ and http://www.tracyrif.blogspot.com/

Anyway, it was very hot outside today, but despite everyone having to fan themselves off with extra paper plates (Ha!) it was the most perfect party. My daughter has such great friends and they all showed up to show their love and support.

My two best friends, Jenny and Michelle showed up, as well as my brother, who drove his wife down from Rocklin, CA to attend the party. I was so happy to see them as it's so rare that I do these days.

Overall, it was just the best day! Dana is so grown up and moving on in her life so gracefully. I'm so proud that she's found a great guy and that they have such a beautiful life ahead of them.

As for me, I guess I'm just about officially a Mother-of-the-Bride. I cannot believe it. It seems that Dana was just born the other day. Oh well, there's still so many amazing chapters upcoming to experience as well, and I'm looking forward to them!

So I'm off soon to my Uncle's house in Vacaville. He has an early morning minor surgery and needs a ride. So I'll stay the night and be back in town tomorrow. My focus changes in a bit, but all is well and I'm VERY happy!

With gratitude...