Old Friends, New Kids

A Trip Down Memory Lane

I just returned from San Antonio where I got to visit with some old friends and take pictures along the way. Let me just say that if you haven't spent some quality time with friends lately, please schedule some immediately! It is good for the soul. So much so, that I came home and made a playlist of songs that will remind me of this time. There is something very special about the friends you made in college and before you had kids. I guess that is the last time you are just you. No little people following you. No interrupted phone calls. Unlimited time for lunches. Shopping for hours just for the right accessory (ones that do not involve disney characters). Time to analyze life with a clear brain. Time period. You get the picture.

But then someday your life changes and you have these mini folks to care for. And as if one is not enough, you keep having more and more.

And once they smile and laugh and carry on conversations with you, you realize it is all worth it.

Anyway, I was fortunate enough to not only spend time with my friends, but also with their little ones. I love observing - obviously since I've made a career of it - and watching my closest friends parent their offspring this past week/weekend evoked a large amount of pride. My friends are amazing people and I love seeing who they have created and how much love they have for their kids. It was inspiring.

Here's to good friends, great kids & ongoing memories with the ones you love

(animated characters included).

Staying Focused,

Jamie