These gals.
They are something pretty darn special.
We spent 4 days together in a fabulous house in Oregon (six kids, five adults, three bedrooms...you do the math).
And it was magical.
Once you got over the noise, the whining, the 6am wake up calls, the 4.5hour drive, the rain, the tantrums, the constant neediness, the exhaustion, and the constipation.
Seriously though, we had a blast.
And after we drove the 4.5 hours back home, after having spent 96 straight hours together, we were all texting eachother 'what are you doing? I'm bored. I miss you.' And then we all worked the next three days together (so add on another 36 hours).
Needless to say...we like eachother. A lot.
There aren't many people that let you treat their kids like your own
(meaning you are can yell at them, be annoyed with them, feed them whatever they want, without asking, snuggle up with them, and adore them...all at the same time).
There aren't many people you can share a living space with...and a bed.
There aren't many people that are just as fun to talk to, whether you're sitting around drinking coffee or sitting around drinking beers.
There aren't many people that you feel completely comfortable having a freshly washed face and/or not wearing mascara in front of.
There aren't many people that you can quietly watch "Flipping Out",
"What Not To Wear", or "The Real Housewives" of anything with while cuddling, under a smelly blanket, on the couch.
"What Not To Wear", or "The Real Housewives" of anything with while cuddling, under a smelly blanket, on the couch.
See what I mean?
They are better than girlfriends.
They are my 'Gallup: Best Friends at Work', without a doubt.
Girls, I would crack a beer or a chest with you any day of the week.
Cheers!
Hadley LOVES Niamh. There was never more than a one inch gap between (because of Hadley). She definitely throws her nose in the air to personal space, boundaries, and the act of being super, duper annoying. Poor Niamh. But no worries she duped Hadley in the end. The old buttered toast trick.
11 comments:
great set of pix! looks like everyone had a swell time. I love the ocean, even when the weather is crap. 3 questions:
1. how do you pronounce Niamh?
2. Is it a "trick" name like Neveah?
3. what is the buttered toast trick? That sounds like something I could use.
all the above from lavs
Kelli looks like she's Carsie's mom... glad you finally posted this!
I'm way into this tradition, way more than actual camping where I have to set up a tent and live in the dirt... let's make next year's reservation now.
looks like an awesome group! and you are a lucky pup to get to work with your friends too... :) there's not much better.
Looks like SO MUCH FUN! I'm jealous!
what great time with great peeps. you are such a lucky gal to have these type of gals- truly the best!anytime you can watch flipping out with someone other than your husband... i'd say they are keepers:) so fun that all the kiddos love eachother too. loved your pics.
how fun, and Hads is kind of a big kid, love the pics.
Oh how fun! I miss you girls. I wanna come!!
Love this post. Especially your words and the second to last photo. We just missed you by, oh, 2 weeks. Better planning next year.
jealous. always makes me miss you when i hear you snuggling with others. boo. xoxo
i should have been a nurse.
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