Annual Friends Weekend

Two weeks ago some of my best friends in the world headed to Dallas for our annual "Friends Weekend." We all met at ACU, had arguably the best four years of our lives, and have tried to get together at least once a year since we graduated. We all currently live in Texas, so almost everyone was able to drive up on Friday. We had a great weekend catching up, meeting new additions to the group, and letting kids play together!

 

Wendi & Wade have family in Arlington, so we met up with them a night early and headed to our beloved Rangers game! We have been to so many games together, and share this favorite past-time with them.

 

All day Friday we hung out at our house, catching up and letting the kids play together!

 

Dancing girls!

 

"Aunt" Britt story time

 

Story time migrated to under the table in their "house"

 

We all got to meet Allison & Randy's handsome new boy, Barrett!

 

"Uncle" Brandon's technology lesson

 

We all enjoyed a cadual dinner Friday night

Saturday morning the girls got out of the house for a couple of ours to have brunch together.

 

 

And they surprised me with a little "showering" for baby girl!

While the mamas were away, the daddy's got to play!

 

 

Then we traded duties and the girls hung out at home during nap time & dinner time while the boys enjoyed cheering on ACU football at the Cowboys Stadium.

 

We spent our evenings loving on babies and playing outside...

...and cleaned up during bath time!

 

Here is what our group looks like this year: 2012

 

Emma (3) Brylee (almost 2) Jake (1+) London (1+) Clara (4 months)

(Baby Barrett was hungry during this picture, so he got included in the Mamas' picture)

 



Best Friends

Wendi, Allison, Kathrine, Brittnie, Ashley, Jamie (we missed you Jenny!)

Most of the group headed back home Sunday morning. The Holmes and Brokaws hung out for a little while...

.... and met for brunch at Allison's house before Kathrine & the Holmes headed back home.

 

These ladies (and guys, for that matter) have such a special place in my heart. They are all very important in the story of my family. We have all seen each other get married, buy houses, and now we are all mothers. We have a very special relationship, and plan continue these yearly gatherings until we are all gathering in Heaven one day! I love you, Girls!!