Flowergirl Excitement

This Friday night marks a FIRST for our family:  Mya's first time being a flowergirl in the wedding of some very dear friends of ours.  We are counting down the hours and days until we can celebrate this wonderful moment for our friends.

We're not the only ones that are excited.  Mya is, too!  She gets a huge smile on her face when we ask her what she's gonna be in the wedding.  "A flowergirl!"  Or, she proclaims the bride- and groom-to-be's first names when asked whose wedding she's gonna be in.  

I have no idea if she'll remember this moment.  She's just shy of two and a half years old.  But the joy that she's experiencing (and we are, too, as her parents and as the friends of this happy couple) has been so fun to experience right along with her.  And although she's young, she's filled with joy for our friends.  She can't possibly know what it means to be in a wedding.  In fact, she's never even been to one.  But I love this example that we see in children...they radiate JOY for those around them, even when they don't really understand what's going on. 

Raising a toddler gives me glimpses of that childlike joy...as I experience life with her and, at moments, through her eyes.  Their excitement over the simple things in life...snow falling, a butterfly, the sight of a playground, popping bubbles...is a beautiful thing.  Their excitement is often contagious.  At minimum, their joy brings smiles to the faces of adults all around them.  But often times, their joy also brings laughter...and even tears of love.  

And so, as we anticipate the wedding of our dear friends, I am so happy for this couple and am excited to experience their special day through the eyes and excitement of Mya.  Wishing you all the best, Becka & Derek!  You're a beautiful example of love, laughter, joy, compassion (the list goes on an on)...We love you guys!