Old Acquaintances | New Friends

I've known them for quite awhile...

However, it wasn't until just recently that we've become closer friends...

I guess some could say proximity has something to do with it...(they just moved basically in our neighborhood backyard), but I think it also has to do with like-mindedness and a desire to pursue relationship...

It's takes effort to be a friend...sure some friendships can seem easier than others...but, at the same time, there is something to be said for taking the initiative...and this lady does that...

she is incredibly thoughtful and generous...

she sacrifices time and energies just to bless others...and I'm lucky enough to be one of those recipients!

I love her heart...I love the way she loves her man and dotes on her children...

her girl has become my middle girl's bestie and that makes it all the more special...

I'm in the last stretch of these "blog catch up" posts...you can tell by the gorgeous fall colors that these pics weren't taken just yesterday...especially with all this rain!  goodness sakes!

It was a sweet reminder of how our friendship has grown over this past year!

So thankful for them all!