visitations

so many fun goings-on at the moment. last week was hellish at work, so a nice weekend with ivy was just what i needed :) my friend joshulyn rode down to houston with me, we talked most of the way and realized that we have so much in common. i really dig her. 

i just love being with ivy, she is so much fun and we always giggle non-stop. her family is so amazing too, they just make you feel so at home. i think my spanish improved significantly :) i feel so lucky to have her and everything around her in my life - i'm so drawn to her, she is literally dripping with inspiration and doesn't even have to try. (ok, figuratively, i know.) 

haley and i got to go with her to her first bridal gown fitting! i don't want to post anything too

 revealing, but here's a few tidbits for your viewing pleasure:

haley and i with our bridesmaid dresses - we both have to get them taken in a bit, but they are absolutely gorgeous! (thanks for not making us look like freakshows, ivy!)

this is Titi Sandra, we went to her house on Sunday for a little cookout - BUENO. 

i was going to include this fabulous photo of ivy, but i don't know if she would want it on the net for everyone to see before the wedding. it's this divine shot of just her hand on her hip (you can see her ring) in her wedding dress. you can't see the whole thing, it's only a tease - but i need bride approval, you understand.

last update, but not least, we have welcomed little miss Olivia Kate Johnson into the world! i was SO sad that i wasn't here for her birth, but i got to meet her on her second day of  life (yesterday):

mommy Lauren! 

look at that face. we're all in love.

aunt Laura :)

aunt bethany - photo sideways, my apologies

and there you have it, folks. quite the eventful weekend. it's going to be a beautiful summer, i can feel it.

love/miss/namaste.