Girlfriends...

Last weekend one of my 'oldest' friends came to visit! It had been exactly two years to the date since we had last seen each other and it was a perfect weekend!

Amanda and I met almost ten years ago when I started working at Bobby Mo. We clicked instantly and have been fortunate to maintain our friendship through the years. She's always been my 'go to girl' for advice on pretty much any topic: guys, work, finances, wedding stuff, children, blogging...etc. And we've shared a lot of special times together; she escorted my mom down the aisle on my wedding day 8 1/2 months pregnant and I was with her while she was in labor with her first child!

As we were catching up on the two years since we had seen each other (we both added another child into the mix in that time - Fionn for me and Brooke for her), I reflected on how lucky I am to have her. I'm so fortunate to have an amazing group of girlfriends and I cherish them (I don't always do a good job telling them that though). As we talked about our girls , I said to Amanda that my wish for them is that they have friends that they love so much that they become family! Just like us.

So, Manda...thank you for spending you 33rd birthday with us. We loved having you and are all ready planning our visit to TX! We love you and miss you, Zak, and the Girls. And to the rest of my girlfriends, thank you for the incredible gift you offer in your friendship! I love you all.