Kristen and Jim's Wonderful Chicago Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. James Dowd!

One of my oldest and dearest friends from junior high and high school was married on December 5, 2008. It was a lovely occasion! Kristen and Jim married on a blustery day in Chicago. I was blessed to be a bridesmaid and stand beside her on this important day. Kristen was simply beautiful! Congrats to Kristen and Jim!


The bride, Kristen, with the mother-of-the-bride, Judy!

Jim is simply positive that only Kristen may tie his bowties!
She does the best in his book! No peeking Jim!

One of the BEST perks of the Chicago weekend was spending time with my girls!
I love each of them and am thankful for the time we spend together! From left to right:
Jakki, Courtney, Jamie-Dee, Krista, and Me (Jill)

Me, with Kristen and Courtney-two of my oldest friend!

The"Gang": The girls with their husbands,

except we were missing Nick, who had not yet arrived.

With Kristen at the rehearsal...the ceremony took place in this beautiful, ornate Catholic church.

Courtney, Jakki, Kristen, Jill, and Krista


May Kristen and Jim be blessed with happiness always!

Welcome to my new blog!

I have longsince been hoping to begin a blog of my own and alas, that desire has come to fruition! It is my hope to share my hopes, dreams, moments, memories and life with those I love and care most about...and well, just anyone who may be curious about me. As we begin 2009, I want to begin by starting this new mode of celebrating my life and all its blessings! Thank you for stopping by and stay posted for upcoming blogs! :)

"For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light." Psalm 36:9