Just about every year me and my high school girlfriends get together for a weekend. We are attempting to ensure this happens every year by doing it the same weekend in February and alternating who the planner is. So far we're taking turns, oldest to youngest. Next year is my turn! It was such an awesome weekend and one I had been looking forward to for some time. These girls are my heart. No matter the distance or time apart we always pick back up and in a matter of minutes are laughing and cutting up like it's 1997 again. There are six of us including me, but there were seven. Almost a year ago our sweet Amanda lost her battle to pancreatic cancer. It wasn't the same without her. We were down at the beach, which was one of her favorite places. I think we all felt her in the winter sunshine and the beautiful views seen from the ocean front house.
I've known all of these girls for at least 15 years, some more. Sort of crazy considering that we aren't even 30 yet. Lots of girls in high school have petty fights and can be down right mean to each other. We were so lucky to have always been kind to each other. Some of my best memories with these girls.....Anchor club dances, Proms, Spring Break at Cherry Grove, Pucking Felicans with Parker, Homecoming, Drafting class, Sleep overs, The Cabin, MD 20/20 (ha!), Road trips in college, NYC visits, weddings, showers, being with Amanda at Hospice and scrap-booking for her, and now babies. I'm so proud of these girls. Three of the six have masters degrees and three are working mothers as well. They are beautiful and talented. Most importantly they know me better than almost anyone and STILL love me. ha! Currently I"m the only one not married. I think they were expecting better single girl stories from me. Sorry ya'll, I'll try to do better next year.
We lounged in our pj's, stayed up late, watched several movies, and had afternoon margariatas (evening margaaritas too!).
Awesome starfish that Becca and Laura found on the beach Sunday morning
This is the kind of view I like to wake up to
Not sure we had enough food.... ; )
At the beach Feb '10
At home Jan '09, almost the exact same pictures. Just different mexican restaurant! The only sad thing about being with them is that time goes by too quickly. It seemed like in a blink of an eye it was Sunday and time to leave. Typically we see each other at home or through quick visits with each other, but I bet it will be next February before we are all together again. I can't wait!
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