Yesterday I had the opportunity to spend an entire day away from my kids and home responsibilities. Greg watched the boys while I met my friends half between my house and Pittsburgh at a park for a picnic and some much needed catch-up time. Although it was unseasonably cold, we bundled ourselves up in beach towels and spent nearly 9 hours just sitting, chatting, laughing and eating! What a way to relax!
So happy I finally (after 4 years) figured out how to use the self-timer on my camera!
...But, then I forgot to take off the timer when Norma offered to take some photos of us (because she's camera shy!)
Having someone take your photo when the timer is on goes something like this: "Say Cheese, girls....OK, keep saying cheese...a little bit longer...keep smiling..."
The suspense was just too much for Donna, Marsha and me. Donna lost interest (much like my boys) and started fiddling with her phone, and Marsha and I started laughing like little girls! I thought one of us was going to pee her pants, and I was hoping it wasn't going to be me!
Luckily, we were able to pull it together and no one lost control of her bladder! After a few moments of hysterics, we finally got a nice picture of the three of us with the beautiful background of the lake behind us. It would have been perfect if Norma were in it too, but hey, I'll be happy with the one shot of her that I got!
These three women are such blessings in my life. Although I only get to see them once or twice a year, we always jump right back in to the closeness that began nearly 11 years ago. Visits are always bitter sweet. I love seeing them, but can't help wishing we lived closer together and that our get togethers weren't spaced so far apart. Still, I am grateful for the gatherings we do have. I'm blessed to have such wonderful, caring friends who have maintained their love and support over the years and the miles. Thanks so much for a wonderful day, girls - but thank you more for being who you are and being present in my life! I love you all!
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