Girlfriends ROCK!

What a blast we had on Sunday when we combined our annual Girls' Christmas with a baking fest. It was chaotic and messy, but altogether an awesomely fun time! I loved hearing all of the chattering of different conversations, the kids running around and the kitchen being so used and loved! When I was driving my Mom home after we were done, she said to me..."You have some really GOOD girlfriends." And my goodness, I SURE DO!! We all have different circumstances happening in our lives, but that is what makes us a fun and unique group. We have seen each other at our best and our worst and possibly everything in between for the past 12+ years. We love to chat, joke, laugh and reminisce. It felt complete and like old times on Sunday. In friendships there are times when you make mistakes (like I did with Melanie and Holly) but end up growing, learning and becoming a better person. Sometimes there are years in between your friendship just because of going different directions and growing apart, but then you are brought back together and it seems like no time has passed (Bianca, Vanessa and Sarah). Sometimes there are your friends whom because of proximity you only get to chat with on facebook and blogs (Amanda and Meagan). And there are new friends whom you click with right away (Lauren) and friends since you were 5 years old (Christie) that you couldn't imagine life without. But all of you ladies (including my sisters) have these huge open accepting hearts and spending time with you makes me so happy. Bottom line: Treasure your girlfriends!