Mini-Break!

Last week I got to go on a little mini-break up to Washington to visit my family and friends! It was completely James' idea and I am soooo lucky to have such a wonderful, thoughtful husband! Thanks, Mr.! I started out at my Mom's house, which is the picture with the snow! I was treated to freezing cold weather and snow almost everyday I was there! My Mom and I spent most of our time going through all of our old photos from my childhood and hers too! It was so much fun laughing and spending time with my Mom. We actually got through most of the pictures, too! We did take some time out for a movie and got to have dinner with some of my Mom's friends, too. It was a great visit! I also got to see my Dad, brother, and his family. I met my nephew, Duncan, for the first time and he is just adorable! He and his sister, Lorelei were so much fun and I'm so glad I got to see them. We had a yummy dinner at my Dad's house and got to catch up with each other.
I managed to squeeze in some time with friends, too, and I'm so glad I did! I got to have dinner with 7 of my old friends, most from high school, and meet one new friend. We had a blast catching up with each other and being nice and loud for the whole resturant to hear! The new friend I met was my friend Marie's boyfriend, Steve! It just happened to be Marie's birthday the night we went out, so we celebrated with cake and candles! I think that everyone in the resturant knew it was Marie's birthday AND how old she is!! Thanks to all my friends for making it out to see me!
Lastly, I got to spend some time with my dear, wonderful friends Renee, Stefanie, and Nick for the first time in about 4 years! I love these dear people and am so happy I got to see them and talk to them, but sad it had been so long and sad that our time was so short! I got to see Renee's children, whom I remember as babies, now teenagers or close to it! And I got to meet Stefanie and Nick's kids for the first time! They are adorable, just like their parents! Thank you for taking the time to see me. I just regret that I didn't get any pictures!!! Next time! Thanks to everyone for making it a great little break for me! I love you all!