your friends are my friends

I just love when couples take the time to match. Boyfriend actually put together these outfits. He did a nice job, eh?

Boyfriend had a classmate get married this weekend, so I tied a full Windsor knot in his tie, put on my dancing shoes and we made the drive to Northeast Iowa.

Lots of his classmates made it to the wedding and reception. I mean, what else is there to do on a cold day in January? If you guessed nothing, you totally hit the nail on the head, (or the ball out of the park, or whatever analogy you'd like to insert here.)

It was really nice to see all of Boyfriend's friends. I tell you what, this guy does an amazing job keeping in contact with his high school buds. They all stay in touch.

I can count the number of people I still talk to from my childhood on one hand.

But not those Northeast Iowa kids. I wish my high school and I were more like them...

I think most couples go through that in between time when your not quite sure if your partner's friends are your friends. You see each other and make great conversation, but are they your friends? or are you just borrowing them because you are dating.

I am definitely beginning to feel that Boyfriend's friends are also my friends. And I couldn't be more happy! I find myself getting really exciting when we plan a weekend 'back home' to see his friends and family. I get to eat some 'Mom' food, hear some 'Dad' jokes, go to the local bars, hear stories about high school and have really great company. They all have such a great bond and dedication to one another.

And now, I feel like I'm getting in on that bond. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming; they all take the time to specifically say hello to me and see how I've been. It's such a small gesture, but it really makes all the difference to me. In so many ways, they are beginning to feel like my family and my friends.