"what does Mieko mean?"

friday night?
it was a very intimate night.
and a really good one.


lovely video made by Ashley.





a table full of amazing food.
pizza, wings, chips + guacamole, chicken and much more yumminess.
mason jars set up with our names cutely placed on them, ready for some yummy sparkling pop.
red velvet, nutella, cake pops, baklava, all things sweet.
fun familiar faces + friendly new ones.
dancing + laughing.
it was a very lovely evening.
all to celebrate the ever so lovely, Ashley Mieko.

dear Ashley/Ash/Ash Bear/Meow Mix, it has already been such a blessing to be a part of your life (even though me and my family just recently became a part of it, we all love you). you and your mom are both such a joy and treat to have around and to be around. we really should've met earlier, but I know God had and still has a good plan. it truly is crazy and funny how God works. He brings people together in His perfect timing, and molds some of the craziest friendships. your life is already such a blessing and encouragement to me, and your love for God and for using your creativity for His glory makes me so happy. God is using you in great ways and will continue to use you in the lives of many, I'm sure of it. just keep trusting in Him with all your heart and know that your joy in the LORD will bear fruit, and many will see this fruit of joy that you have in the LORD and will want to taste and savor it with you! you are an incredibly beautiful person, inside + out, and I can't wait for whatever else God has in store for this growing friendship of ours.

I love you, Meow Mix!
let's keep striving to be more like Jesus every day.
and know- I'm one text/call/freeway away!
xxx, Spirit Bear.

friends are truly huge blessings.
and God is truly so good.
xo.