Last weekend, some of the most important and influential people in my life came together to celebrate two of the biggest accomplishments of my life: college graduation and joining the Peace Corps. This group included extended family, close friends, friends from out of the country, mentors, managers from work, and even the royal family (If you know, you know). Having this group of people together in my backyard was so special to me.
We had lots of Korean-style tacos, wine, gourmet popsicles, more wine, and tons of laughter (ok, and some tears too) filling the backyard throughout the evening, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. To be able to see the support around me, to feel the love, and to know that all of these people are in my corner meant the world to me before moving across the world.
Rather than talk about it, I think I’ll just share some photos from the evening and let the pictures speak for themselves. Notice how I’m laughing in most of them? Enjoy!
The Beehive 5 (Yes, as a family we DO have a team name) 
Me’n’my guy, Alex 🙂 
Even our dear family friends from England came for the party! 
Me and my aunt Jeannie 
The Gearing twins (plus one) 
Me Alex, and his amazing parents Laura and Denny 
The Gearings! 
Me, my mama, and the Aunties 
See? Told you there was a lot of wine at this shindig. 
Almost the whole Briggs family! (Grandma and Grandpa were on vacation.) 
Claire!!!!! One of my only friends from high school.
Reilly in Zambia 