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It Was Write
My first post on this blog was a little over five years ago.
Much like Ruth’s quote above, I had to write. This blog was my outlet. A place to share my random thoughts and family events with family members and friends spread out across the country.
The month leading up to Nester’s Girls Weekend Sleepover, I was close to throwing in the towel with my blog. I had lost perspective and wasn’t content with this place where I communicate with you. I wondered if there was anyone out there reading?
I was caught up in the “WHO” and had lost focus of the “WHY”.
The friends gathered at Nester’s that weekend helped me remember the “WHY” – it was write!
Write for fun.
Write to share my random moments.
Write to share my photography.
Write to encourage others.
Write to share the good, bad & ugly.
Thank you Nester, Hayley, Maggie, Ellen, Emily & Tracey. Thank you for helping me remember “It Was Write”.
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Spring Break Staycation
We watched The Lorax at Hollywood Blvd, where you can eat a meal while watching a movie.
We spent plenty of time outside.
A trip to the store Five Below, where the kids bought a surprise gift for one of their siblings.
We had Chick-fil-a.
Hung out with friends at their house.
Had friends over for a cookout.
Played football & baseball.
Watched some basketball games.
Bonfire with S’mores, of course.
Bought some new shoes.
How did you (or will you) spend your spring break this year? A big trip or a staycation?
Random Moments
My kids are on Spring Break this week, so I’m gonna take a little break as well. For fun, here’s a random family moment that is sure to bring a smile to your face. Happy Spring, friends!
August 2008.
Family photo time. You know, that moment when you are trying to squeeze in as many family photo ops as you can because it was a very special moment in time and you want to capture it and remember it forever but your kids have had enough of it because it was a hot summer day. Yep, that moment. We tried. Four times.
Which one is your favorite?
A Girls Weekend & Favorite Things
Last weekend I had the opportunity to spend the weekend with some dear friends – Gussy, Hayley, Emily, Tracey & Ellen – who had all gathered at Nester’s house! Nester knows how to host a party. She thought of everything! {Did you know my husband surprised me by sending me on this trip?}
Our common bond is blogging but it goes so much deeper than that, especially after this weekend.
We laughed, cried, listened, encouraged, ate delicious food, shopped and relaxed in the warmth of Nester’s house – it was all food for our soul. Despite the miles between us, we are all sisters now. We have lovely Lisa Leonard gifts as a sweet reminder of our time together as well. Thank you Lisa!
It was Hayley’s idea to have a Favorite Things gift exchange. {If you want to know more about how a Favorite Things gift exchange works, here are the details.} Each of us brought one of our favorite things {with a price limit of $10} for the rest of the group. This weekend there were 7 of us, so we brought 6 items.
We took turns sharing why this particular item was our favorite thing. Now, I have sweet memories of these friends when I see or use the Favorite Things in my house or when I’m at the store.
Here’s what we brought: 
Gussy :: Cutting Board
Tiny Twig :: Burts Bees Tinted Lip Balm
Emily :: A bowl to keep rings safe
Tracey :: Rescue Remedy Spray
Ellen :: Sharpies & organization help
Caroline :: Exotic Coconut
Grab your girlfriends and spend some time together. Make the gathering extra meaningful with a Favorite Things gift exchange!
ps – I suppose I should have done my research – my favorite thing is no longer discontinued like I thought! It looks like I can buy it online now from Bath & Body Works! Yahoo! Time to re-stock my hoarded stash before it’s discontinued again!