My Tribe: Two Years Later...

Two years ago, 8 of my closest friends gathered in Texas to celebrate me turning the Big 3-0.  Recently, while studying this photo from that event, I was amazed at what has happened since that November night in College Station.

First and foremost, the restaurant where the photo was taken has shut down. A moment of silence, please, for the loss of my favorite taco bar, La Bodega.

And the girls smiling at the camera?  They probably hardly recognize themselves. 

There have been 5 weddings. 7 babies. 5 houses purchased. 2 major moves. 3 new jobs. Dreams have come true, trips have been taken, hairstyles have changed.....but through it all, the friendships have remained.

Life can sweep you up like a whirlwind. One minute you are sipping shakers eating tacos, the next you are up at 2 in the morning writing blog posts while rocking your baby to sleep. But when you find your tribe--friends who will stand by you through it all--you have to hang on tight. 

Thanks to my tribe. Here's to the next 2 years being even better!