who are these people?

Ever look at a picture of yourself and wonder who that person is? I had that moment not too long ago when Joe found this old picture of us on his phone. I couldn't take my eyes off this photo...it hit me like a brick wall.

This was taken when we went to musical Wicked during the first year we were dating. I know this was only 4 years ago but when I look at this girl, I don't even recognize her. So much has happened since then, with many high highs and many low lows. If you had asked this girl where she would be in 5 years, I don't think it would have looked quite like it's turned out...but I'm a strong believer that life has a way of working out the way it's supposed to and I have no doubts I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.

We look so young, so full of energy and life with so many possibilities in front of us. It's really weird to look at pictures of yourself before your children were born. Mason wasn't even a thought when this photo was taken...and now I can't even remember who I was before he was born. His existence has transformed my existence and everything I do is centered around him. It's truly amazing how much your life changes once you have a baby...your whole identity changes without you even realizing it has. I think as new moms, you just focus on getting through the current situation, whether it be lack of sleep, colds, teething, etc and not even realize how you've changed, how you've grown, how you've become someone else.

Like I said...it's so surreal to look at photos of yourself before your children were born...