Mandy & Kerry came by our apartment before we made the trek over to the west suburbs to visit Mitch & Kristen. I gave them the "600 sq. ft. tour" and we drank some tea together. It took us forever to get to their house... traffic was terrible so of course, I was having intense interstate anxiety. I may have to talk to a doctor about that.... Kristen made some quesadillas and guacamole. We munched and played with the charming Elianna while Mandy held the adorable burrito baby, Jameson. (poor jay has colic and has to regularly be wrapped up like a burrito... it's just about the cutest thing!) We had dinner once mitch got back, then played Balderdash (I won!! Well, Tim & I tied but I got the last point first ;D) and Apples to Apples.
One of my favorite moments of the night was getting the word "umiak" and someone pretending the definition was "what Jameson threw up all over Mitch's crotch" ahh, we laughed a lot :)
It was so good to be with friends i've known for a really long time. First I must mention Kristen's generous spirit. Her gift of hospitality and giving heart are such an encouragement to me. I really look up to her: she stays home with her kids and loves more than anything to be a mom. She's the first to host a dinner or let you stay over when you're apartment hunting in the area. (Amber, I must say I look up to you just as much for the woman and mother that you are!)
I've shared a close friendship with Mandy & Kerry since high school... Tim & Mitch I didn't know as well but still, we've still known each other for a long time. At times, I feel at such ease with these people. Mandy & Kerry have seen me at my lowest and at my best and the love is still there. They still make a regular effort to have me in their life. Even though they don't get to see each other that often, Tim considers Mitch one of his closest friends and it was obvious with the way they laugh together. Their chemistry and time spent together over the years is really special. It's all something I definitely don't take for granted.
So I am thankful for my old friends and all my Chicago friends. Even though they make me crazy baby jealous I feel fortunate to have women in my life who are strong, giving, loving, and forgiving. It's hard to believe that a few years ago I'd have so many female friends to look up to and love! (tiffany, julie, rachel... you too!)
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