A Home Engagement!

"Your feet don't anchor you, your loved ones do." 

From June 5 - June 16, I returned home to spend time with my family. It was an action-packed 11 days filled with family and friends. While there were many highlights, the best was obviously when my favorite twin got engaged to the love of her life! But first...

9th Annual Walk with Rachel. Just before she passed in 2004, my best friend, Rachel, had been on a mission, raising money for Make A Wish. Carrying on her love for philanthropy, every year, family and friends participate in the Walk With Rachel. This year, we raised $10,200 for Make A Wish; enough to make two children's wishes come true!

With my Ch/Kris's! Chris, Christina, Kris!

Kristin Serna Photography

Raffle time - somebody won 4 tickets to Disney! - Kristin Serna Photography

Rachel would be so proud. -Kristin Serna Photography

I spent every moment I could trying to catch up with family and friends. I was fortunate to meet my best friend, Katy's, baby girl, Franny. 

There was a delightful beer tasting with my dad, a birthday party with my best friend from high school, bowling, swimming, ping pong, and breakfast with dear friends and family. I saw friends that I hadn't seen since January and others that I hadn't seen since April. Family time was abounding and it was so refreshing to catch up with everybody.

Of course, the most exciting part was being home for my sister's engagement on June 13! It was hard to keep a straight face during the 8 days before the proposal (and even harder to sneak away to get a peak at the ring!). However, it was all worth it to see Christina the next morning as we were on our way to get manicures. :) So many congratulations to my favorite twin and future brother-in-law!

I love my family!