Sunday, October 16, 2011

Mini NG-ette

This weekend was a special treat. My sisters and I had a little get together at Rhonda's NEW house!
It was great that we were able to find a weekend that worked for all of us. We arrived Friday and the fun began. Rhonda had little gifts each day for us. I received bath stuff, a new bracelet and a silicone baking mat. I can't wait to use the mat on my next baking project. She had prepared a fantastic meal of ham, rice, carrots, homemade bread, and pineapple cheese salad. And, she topped our fantastic meal off with her to-die-for rice pudding. We were spoiled rotten. We had to take a little run to Target because I forgot my clothes! Yes, that's right.........my clothes. I had shoes, jammies and underwear but left my clothes hanging in my closet. I was glad for an excuse to go to Target. Why? Well, every Target trip ends with a stop at the Starbucks. Then, it was back to her house for a fun LATE evening of girl talk. Saturday morning was a real treat. Our cousins Sheri and Paula joined us for breakfast-eggs, bacon, Morning Glory muffins and more pineapple cheese salad. And, if I remember correctly, FOUR pots of coffee. Our little breakfast lasted for almost five hours! We sat around the table, we stood around the bar and back to the table. It was wonderful. We have such great memories to share. After we said goodbye to the girls we were off to shop for wall art for a couple of spots in the new house. That was fun. Well, for us, maybe not for the clerks who helped us. We found something for the wall in her bedroom and for a wall in the bathroom. I even got started on my Christmas shopping. We had Ted's for dinner then rolled ourselves out to the parking lot. Full tummies didn't keep us from stopping at Starbucks, though. Rhonda and I tried the Salted Caramel Mocha Latte. So yummy. We spent Saturday night sharing with one another about things that the Lord is teaching us or taking us through right now. We had the sweetest fellowship during this time. I am so blessed to have such great best friends. It was another late night for us which included a crazy round of snacks after 11pm! Shhhh....don't tell. Sunday morning dawned too soon.......the day to leave one another. We sat outside on her beautiful patio and drank coffee and talked. We packed up and drove over to Interurban for brunch. It was delicious. Those last precious minutes were savored until we had to get in our separate cars, Hugs, tears and wishes for safety and we were on the road. I am so glad that we will be together again in just five weeks for Thanksgiving!

7 comments:

Pam Wood said...

I loved thinking of you and your sisters as I read about your memorable weekend!

Whitney said...

Glad you got to see and spend time with your beloved sisters. :)

keely said...

I love reading your posts about your sisters. I'm so thankful for my own!
Also- you will LOVE the silicone baking mat. I use them and they are AMAZING! I was even planning to blog about some of my favorite baking tools and that is at the top of my list of must-haves!

Lori said...

I can't imagine living far from my sister - truly a best friend. SO HAPPY you got to spend so much time with them and the 5 hour breakfast - that sounds about right!!!!

Lori said...

P.S. I can't BELIEVE you forgot your clothes...that's hilarious.

LauniStokes said...

I love reading your sister stories as well. It always sounds so fun! The clothes cracked me up too but hey Target has great stuff! Good excuse to shop.

Erin said...

Looks like a fun time with some sweet gals! Sisters are the best. I say this often. :)