Valentine's Day Post

I feel like I have so much catching up to do, I just want to sit here all day and post, post, post... however I won't go overboard. Since it's Valentine's Day (it is the 14th in Korea) and I cannot be with my two favorite boys or my friends and family,  I thought it was appropriate if I post some pictures, both old and new, that I LOVE... The picture up above is me and my boys! Carter was 6 months old here, we used a picture very similar to this for our 09 Christmas Cards.

I absolutely love this picture. Carter is going on 7 months here. Our really good friend Jessica back in Italy is so talented in so many ways, one of them being with a camera... every shot she took that day was good.  Actually her husband Chris is also really good with the camera too, so I'm not sure who actually took this picture, nonetheless, I love it. The look here doesn't quite capture what a little hellion he can be, he is probably think about what he can get into next...haha...

This is my best friend in the whole world, Shanelle.  She is actually more like my sister than friend. Isn't she gorgeous?? We have been friends for about 8 or 9 years and I can trust her implicitly with all of my thoughts, dreams, and secrets. I have called her so many times in tears and she always makes me feel better. She is so feisty, it's hilarious, so we always have a good time when we go out. She has a daughter named Aaliyah Janee' (after me) that will be 2 years old in June and I will be there to celebrate with her. One of the hardest things about being overseas for so long is being away from her, but we're such good friends that we could not talk for 6 months and it's still all good. Love you!

This is my clique, I know adults don't usually have cliques. But I do. And this is mine. I love these people! Before I left Italy, I worked by them everyday... had bbq's every weekend... saw their babies born, they saw mine. Each one of them is so different and so special to me, it would take too long to explain them justly. Here is a rundown: Lance- (far left) love of my life, and look at him. Sarah- (next to him)  funny, no nonsense and she always made me oreo pie, Angela-smartest woman I know. Joe- gentle giant. Chris-(seated next to guy pouring wine) rain man perfectionist and Jessica- so likable and talented.

This is another really good friend of mine, Ashley. I call her Sly, long story. She is so smart and inspiring! Anything she sets her mind too, she does it, and while she does it she will have a HOT outfit on...lol... we have a lot of things in common and I think that's we have stayed close over the years. She travels a lot, like me and we share a lot of the same taste in fashion. I got to see her on my recent trip back to Seattle, where she flew up from LA for the weekend just for me! We were at Joey's here for lunch with Lance. Looking forward to seeing her again in June.

Last, but definitely not least, this is my friend Chloe. We have been friends the longest and have had the most ups and downs, but that has made our friendship so much stronger. This girl is CRAZY, she is so funny that anytime you're around her you're cracking up laughing...haha... we have had lots of good times. I am so proud of the woman that she is becoming and I can't wait to spend more time having fun with her in June.