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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Forever Friends

Okay, so the title is a little cheesy, but it's so true. I grew up with these girls, and their friendship is nothing I could ever put into words. We have been through some amazing things, from innocent tea parties, lemonade stands, roller skating, and Barbies to difficult challenges, including family struggles, eating disorders, divorce and miscarriages. And through it all we have been by each others' side. Whether it's advice, a shoulder to cry on, a laughing partner, or a sarcastic remark, we know just what the other needs. I have made friends as I've gone through life, from kindergarten to high school, to college, to a new city, and while all of my friendships are something I cherish, the friendship I have with these girls is unique...one-of-a-kind...and completely irreplaceable.

We were able to spend some time together this past weekend in Texas, and here are some pictures of us with our kiddos! It was total chaos, and such a blast. Be sure and check out the video on the bottom!!! Say marshmallow!!!!!!!!!!


Holly and Brooke (also mom to Will):


Lori and Cole:


Whitney and Aydia (also mom to Elijah):


Christine with Shelby (Christine is due with her first baby on Sept 14th! Can you even tell she's pregnant?!)

Me with Aydia:


Shelby, Aydia and Elijah:


Cole stealing a kiss from Brooke!!

And so proud of himself!! Too cute!!

The whole gang, from oldest to youngest: Will, Elijah, Cole, Shelby, Aydia, and Brooke!!

Shelby and Aydia:

7 comments:

Lori said...

It was great to see you and Shelby! Wish we could hang out more often! Oh and thanks so much for not cropping that picture of COle and Brooke with me and my mouth wide open...love it! ;) Love you!

GlitteryKitchenTable said...

Aww!! I LOVE all you girls too-AND all those kiddos! They are so cute! Glad all of you got to see each other! :)
Ash

christine & brett said...

What a great post! Thank you for your kind words about all of us. It's such a blessing to have such amazing friends that have been and will continue to be lifelong angels to us. What fun memories we created this weekend! It was so great to see you and Shelby (and of course everyone else too!) and I think we need to make that an annual event (and maybe we can increase our time together by 30 minutes every year!) Such wonderful and precious kids you all have...and their moms aren't half bad either! I love you all. Come back to Texas Suzanne - I miss you!

Camille, Blake, Pierce and baby Asher said...

That is awesome... not sure what is more entertaining...the kids expression saying my mom is crazy or ya'lls voice in the background... how much fun did you guys have and I am so glad to hear about how awesome your friendship is.

evillecville said...

Great post! The kids are so cute! And i love the new layout of your blog! I miss you all!
Love you,
Erin

Holly said...

Loved, loved, loved your post! You made me cry!!!!!! (and laugh!!!!) I was so happy to see you in this hot ol' state! You and Shelby are just so beautiful to me!

Camille, Blake, Pierce and baby Asher said...

I love your new background... great minds think alike... I am glad to see that you are back to blogging... I missed you after the IronMan entry... it was like a year went by... HE HE HE Glad to see you are doing so good and I only wish I was in TX when you came to visit.