I'm baaaaaaaack!

Girls Weekend was a smashing success!  I cannot believe it's already over, but boy, did we have fun.  I'm so grateful to have had the time with my best girl, and I'm feeling so lucky, so young, and so ready to take on the world this morning.  There's just something about Amanda that brings out the best in me.  I love that girl.

Jon had an equally good time on his float trip.  We had a very sweet reunion yesterday.  We were both so refreshed, and giddy to see each other.  It was nice!  We really need to do this more often. 

I have so much to tell you/show you, but starting off this week, I just want to get some notable moments documented here.

• gimlets with my oldest and newest friends.
• early morning walks and really getting rolling on the talks, which continued non-stop all weekend long.
• getting a much needed pedicure, even though my guy was grumpy.
• seeing Amanda meet my Dad's sweetheart, and having her take some GORGEOUS pictures of them.  {Also, when we left Amanda noted, "This may sound weird, but I feel like I've always known Linda."  I knew precisely what she meant, cause Jon and I had the exact same conversation when we met her.  She's pretty incredible like that.}
• Margaritas and Mexican food.  {And, them carding me, but not Amanda.  I mean, she is a day older, but c'mon people.}
• Sitting by the pool on the perfect day, even if we did get sunburned.  It was totally worth it.
• Going shopping, and buying the same things.  Hey, we live 500 miles apart, no one will ever know!
• Hanging with my mom and sisters, and plotting some craziness.
• Finally seeing Bridesmaids, and it living up to all the hype.  Seriously, the best movie!  Maybe ever!  Instant classic, I tell you.  I for real want to go see it again, and I'm still laughing at certain parts.  Totally freaking awesome.
• Giving ourselves mermaid hair.  {Oh, this one will be an upcoming post, you can bet on it!}
• A fab photo sesh in the field by my house.  I felt like a model.  {Well, except for the profuse sweating and massive amout of bugs.}  Amanda is an amazing photographer, and I cannot wait to see the results.
• THE BEST Pomegranate Punch of all time!  {Well, the only pom. punch I've had, but it was so incredibly delicious.}
• Amanda teaching me to knit.  {and actually remembering it the next day!}
• Planning blog makeovers.  
• Deciding that Girl's Weekend must be at least a yearly event.

I only cried for a couple minutes when she left.  I made myself get busy with watering plants and going to church.  It never gets easier watching her drive away.  

Amanda, 
Thanks for coming up, and thanks for making me feel young and beautiful again.  You and I, we're the same.  I love that we're still discovering things that we have in common, after all these years.  I love that we can talk for 3 days straight and never get sick of it.  I love that when I'm with you, I'm 100% genuine Jen.  I love that we could spend a month together and still not get everything done that we'd like to do.  I love you, girlie.  You're the absolute best, and I'm so lucky to have you as my bestie.  
Jen


p.s. Thank you to my wonderful guest posters last week!  You ladies are awesome.