New Journey

In just 5 days our baby girl will walk down the aisle into a new life! 

I'm trying so hard to keep my emotions in check and I'm praying this Saturday that I don't cry away all my makeup! lol

I don't know if it's the fact that she's my first child to get married, or if it's the fact that she's my baby girl!

I just know that this week will be bitter sweet! I'm excited to watch the next chapter of her life unfold. To me she will always be my princess!! But to Byron she will be his queen! 

The last few weeks have been especially hard for her dad. This is a new feeling for even him. I still don't think he's fully processed the fact that he will be walking her down the aisle. 

My husband never cries (Nicki has inherited that same gene). I pray for them both as I feel that they will not fully get what a difference this weekend will make in their lives. 

I don't think Nicki has ever thought of herself as daddy's girl (I'm not sure my husband has either), but I know they have a very special relationship and the transition from father and daughter to husband and wife will be emotional . 

My husband has been the man in her life for nearly 30 years, I'm pretty sure he is the reason that both my girls would not settle for just any man! When they were small he told them they didn't need a man if he wasn't willing to do all of the things that a man should do for his wife! 

I think this made it hard for men to just come at my girls any old way. 

Byron has promised me (and he knows I will hold him to it) that he will spend his life treating her like the queen she deserves to be treated like! And even though she's daddy's girl, mama don't play and I will be watching!!

Nicki if you are reading this I want you to know your mom and dad love you to life!! We wish nothing but he best for you and Byron. I ask God to pour down showers of blessings over your marriage, your home and your future children. Remember to keep God first (and center) in your life and know that if you all ever need us we are there! I'm praying that Saturday will be everything you ever hoped and wished for, but always remember it's not the day that is as important as the years to come! Congratulations you two!! Love mom and dad!