I made a weekend trip to Seattle/Tacoma (Steilacoom) Washington to reminisce over 15 years of friendship with my oldest friend, Merrilee (coincidentally born just 3 days after me -happy days girl!), and hosted by her parents. I LOVE THESE PE
OPE! They have again treated me to the ultimate expierence and we feasted on good friends, good food, and great memories! I cannot thank them enough and hope that one day my own children will recognize their influence on my life. If that wasn't enough (I know some of you are thinking 'away for the weekend without the kids' would be enough!!!), they invited other people I have loved dearly! It was such a pleasure to see the growing Feller, Robinson, Westbrook, McArthur, Arnett, and Jacobs families! They hitched their wagons all the way to the Feller's for an afternoon BBQ -- I didn't get a chance to see and hear all that they're doing, but trust me, you can all expect amazing things from these families and these women! They are some of the most noble and excellent people I have ever met. I regard them highly and will remember them forever! Until we meet again.
Of course I am completely missing pictures of all of the other people who make my life so worth living! So, to Tracy, who watched my kids and made it all possible, you are a genius woman! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
To Melissa for driving to the airport not once, but twice, thank you! We'll get our act together eventually.
To the well-wishers: you people are awesome! How is it that I know so many good souls? I am unworthy of your excellent friendship, and companionship, but I am happy to keep trying! Thank you for your continued friendship. Don't know what I would do without you.
Last, often, but never least, to Paul -- who "endured" the weekend without me and air conditioning! What a trooper! You are the love of my life!
8 comments:
Yay! Happy Birthday April (for real this time, LOL!)
It sounds like you had a fabulous time. They say that you can never go back home, but it sounds like you did! :)
Don't you think the A/C deserves its own blog entry? :o) So glad you got to escape. You deserved a weekend to yourself!
It was so, so great to see you. Thank you for including us on your festivities. YOU, my dear, are the one destined for great things.
well bodacious birthday babe, nice to have you in the "30 Something Club!" What a weekend to remember lucky gal. Props to the hubby for toughing it out.
Happy Birthday April!!!
So this is my official happy late birthday. I'm glad you were able to take a trip to WA.
Hope you enjoy 30. So far I've liked it much better than my 20s. I feel mature and settled in life. Like wine I think I'm better with age. :)
That was truly the BEST weekend ever! Thank you so much again for making the effort! It was fun to see all the families that day... totally tender. Paul and Melissa are angels and your boys are too! Can't wait till we can all party again! Love ya girl!
yay! it was so fun to see you and we were all seriously bummed when we thought that ike was going to stop your visit. i need to download pics and see if there are any good ones to send to you.
and by the way 30 looks GREAT on you!
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