A few weeks ago my friend Cate came over for dinner and we got to talking about taking a little trip to NYC to see our friend Laura. While I love my children and husband very much, the fact is, I hadn't been someplace, not pregnant, with just girls for a night since 2009. It was definitely overdue.
So we cleared a day in all our schedules (but sadly Alysa, who would normally be along for this ride coudn't make it), bought train tickets and on Saturday morning we were off for 24 hours of fun.
We spent the majority of that time eating (amazing) food and drinking (a lot of wine) and reminiscing on stories of our 15 year long friendship. It is actually interesting because we were all part of the same large group of friends in high school and while we were close, it was definitely not like now, and then in college we all went our separate ways and saw each other over breaks, but it was when Kev was deployed the second time to Iraq (right after we got married in 2007) that Laura, Cate and Alysa really became some of the best friends I have ever had.
From then on, we've been there for each other through it all: babies, breakups, jobs, moves, big loves, big losses, new houses and a few good trips.
Here we are in 2008 during Kev's deployment and then this past Saturday night at dinner
The weekend was just what I needed: adult conversation, a change of scenery, so much laughter, an excuse to get dressed up and most of all, perfect company from these amazingly true friends.
We missed you Lys!
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You ladies really are the best- thank you so much for always being there for me, loving my family, keeping my wine glass full and making me laugh. I am so blessed to have you all in my life.
And a huge thanks to my mom and dad for braving another weekend with my little crew.
We are incredibly lucky to have you!
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| Bringing home Black and Whites seemed like the right thing to do |
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PS: Julianna and Bridig can you please comment with your email address?
I can't find a way to contact you about sending a packback. Thank you!
20 comments:
Glad you had time with your girlfriends-that time is truly restorative! You can email backpack deets to brigidc111@hotmail.com
Ooh how fun! And how lucky that your parents are willing to take 3 boys overnight!
This looks oh so amazing!! You so deserved it!
Girl friend trip get always are hand down the best, expecly when you have such amazing friends like you do!!!
Oh gosh...I haven't taken a girls trip in FOREVER!!! It looks like y'all had so much fun!!!!
I am so glad you had a girls trip, what a fun time!
This looks so fun! And your "little crew" is ADORABLE!
I'm glad you had a great time! You deserve it!
You look beautiful.
What a fantastic trip! And look at those legs. :) Beautiful bunch of women.
Girlfriends are the best! Sounds like it was the perfect little get away and just what you needed.
How fun!! So glad you could make time for just you and some girlfriends!
you look GREAT! I'm actually headed to NYC for work next week. :)
All three of you have great legs. :)
Taylor and I went and bought our pack a pack stuff this weekend. Will send them out soon!!
I am so very glad you got some time away from your little crew! Definitely needed I am sure! Plus it sounds like fun for sure.
getaways with lifelong friends are so special! Glad you got a chance to escape! (and NYC is a great place to do it!!)
You definitely deserved some girls time! You have to recharge your batteries in order to stay sane. You ladies looked BEAUTIFUL, and it's obvious y'all had fun ;)
So nice to get away!!! I've not had a girls trip since before I was married...going on 4 years now!! Definitely overdue for one!!!
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Alycia//Crazily Normal
You look amazing. Seriously. You haven't changed since 2008! Glad you had a wonderful night out with such special friends. Cheers to you all!
It looks like such a fun trip and you look amazing!
Laura xo
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