There are some flavors in life that fit together like they were made for each other. Strawberries and chocolate. Champagne and orange juice. Macaroni and cheese. Sure, they’re great alone, but put them together and you feel like you’ve walked into flavor heaven. YUM. More than likely, whether or not you love all of the foods I listed, you understand where I’m coming from. Some things just make sense.

Then there are those food pairings that you see and wonder why anyone would put them together. It’s not that they don’t belong together, it’s just not something you would have come up with on your own. Those tend to be my favorite flavor combinations. I love trying something new and finding that it’s surprisingly delicious. I often find that God’s plan works out in the same way.

There is a way, a path and a plan that seems wise in the eyes of men, and then there’s God’s plan. It tends to look less like strawberries and chocolate and more like peanut butter and bananas. It can be a little messy and not what you expected, but once you’ve tried it, you feel the most overwhelming sense of joy that you’ve ever known and you wonder why no one ever told you that putting them together would be so very good.

So Robert, my love, on our wedding day, I want to thank you for being the chicken to my waffles, the frosty to my French fries and the peanut butter to my bananas.

A note to my clients and anyone else who may try to contact me, I’m getting married today! This means I’ll be out of the office from March 14-March 21, 2010. I will respond to all emails when I return Monday, March 22, 2010.

Beautiful, aren’t they? I love tulips. There’s something about them that makes my spirit brighter. They are soft and feminine, elegant and simple. After having been attacked by Atlanta’s crazy winter weather over the last few weeks, they are a welcome promise of the coming spring. Somehow they remind me to be thankful and take pleasure in the simple things in life. My days have been full of simple pleasures lately, and I wanted to take a moment to share a few of them with you.

Meet my Sunday school class. These are just a few of the wonderful young ladies that I get to spend my Sunday mornings with. They live with passion, giving all of themselves to everything they do. They may never know how much courage they inspire in me, and I am so thankful. I love you ladies!

This is Jessica. She is one of my closest friends, and she’s having a baby. I am not much of a kid person, but for some reason I find myself in love with Jessica’s baby girl. I am mystified by the idea that there is a little person coming to life in my best friend’s belly, and I am so excited to meet her. Jessica was at my shower Saturday, and I got to feel little Elisha in her belly for the first time. I almost cried. I’m turning into such a sap

These two lovely ladies are Elise and Ashley. I met Ashley in fifth grade, and we have been close friends ever since. We became fast friends with Elise in middle school, and from then on we were the three musketeers. Together we could do anything. We managed to get our drivers licenses, navigate through the dangers of teenage dating and learn what it means to be children of God. On Saturday, the three of us got together for the first time in over two years. So much has changed since then, and yet we still manage to pretend as though no time has passed. It’s amazing!

And last but most certainly not least, say hello again to my wonderful bestie and maid of honor Emma. This girl is a true treasure. She called me at 11:58pm tonight so that she could be the last person I talk to as a 22 year old and the first person I talk to as a 23 year old. She has celebrated more birthdays with me than anyone other than my family, and I believe I am a better person for it. Thank you my lovely friend for being the best friend and the best maid of honor I could ever ask for. You make my life brighter!

May your days be full of love, friendship and an abundance of tulips

I dream of simple things.

Holding my love’s hand as we confidently promise to love and to cherish.

Pulling him close as we share our first dance.

Laughing as I step all over his feet (I’m not a good dancing partner.)

Feeling the wind brush through my hair from the deck of a cruise ship.

Peering through the glassy water of the ocean and wondering how it got so clear and blue.

Unpacking way too many boxes as we settle in to our first apartment.

Filling our home with the lovely scent of garden roses, tulips and peonies.

Pretending to be Martha Stewart as I busy myself in the kitchen.

Laughing with Robert as we dial the number for Domino’s pizza (Apparently, wearing a cute apron does not make me Martha Stewart)

Snuggling on the couch as we decide whether to watch Pawn Stars or LOST.

Opening my heart to my Sunday School class as we excitedly dig through God’s word.

Relying on the Holy Spirit to change my heart and direct my path.

I know life isn’t all sweet moments and cute stories, but I also know that my days look brighter when I choose to celebrate the small and beautiful moments in life. It keeps me smiling.