A time for friends....

What a great Christmas Vacation we have had. For different reasons, Christmases have been hard for me in the past. But this year everything was just good. I enjoyed almost everything about this season. I REALLY enjoyed watching the kids, and listening to the kids. They were a joy to be with. The season had it's moments of stress, but what fun we had at parties, and gatherings. We are so blessed by our family and friends!

These past 2 days have been filled with reconnecting with old friends. Doug and Sherrie came over on New Years day. Sherrie and I have been friends for....at least 8 years. She has been there with me through many of life's challenges. She has always had a listening ear and arms to hug me when I needed it. Sherrie, I cherish our friendship. I am also glad that our kids and families get along so well also. I don't think I have heard Brother laugh like that in a LONG time! Although with this picture you can't tell how hard they laughed at each other. Especially when 1 of them said poop, fart or butt!! :)
The girls also had a great time playing dolls and the game of LIFE. I never did find out who won!

We had so much fun playing the wii with you guys. Sherrie, you will have to practice at bowling so you can beat me next time.....my little hooker ;) .


I don't know if I want to know what they are showing each other on their phones!






Friday rolled around and 2 of my best friends from high school came over with their families. It was such a good visit. I hope that we can do this more and more often. I was sad that I didn't get more pictures of your families. I will have to make sure I do that when you come back!
We had fun reminiscing about old times. I did have to laugh at us, when we were all standing around the dishwasher talking about the different great features of dishwashers. We are certainly wives and mothers now. It was a little unreal to have our kids running around. It seems like yesterday when we were standing around talking about boys.

I am glad that we are still able to get together. Let's keep this up!

Beth, pretty soon Jeselyn will be up and running and talking with the other kids. Enjoy these days while you still can. Let the housework rest, just spend time with your baby and treasure her! Oh yah, and don't forget to bring along an extra change of clothes, and extra binky's! :) Welcome to the world of mini-vans, diaper bags, and being 1/2 hour late!