Friends

How was the holiday weekend? Ours was a little bit lazy. A little bit fun. A whole lot of laughing. Our good friends Kristi and Paul came down from Dallas. And it was nice to know that even though they're swanky Senior VP Dallas people now :) , they're not too good for our porch. Friday night we sat out until 2. And you know you're good friends when you can go out 2 nights in a row and still have tons to talk about. We went to Wildfish on Saturday night, and I can see why that restaurant is so busy. The food was so good! Then the waiter recommended we try this new bar down the road called "New York". So we pull up, and the Flaningans had already scoped it out. Paul goes, "If we were ten years younger we would be all over it." That's when you know you're old. And he was right. I'm just not down with LOUD BANDS SCREAMING AT ME anymore. You know? If I'm paying $10 hour for a sitter, I want REAL conversation. So we went home and got into our pajamas and sat on the porch till 2am again. Totally my idea of the perfect night. And I will admit that I have been a loser about taking pictures lately. So I really have nothing to show you from the weekend. But I took these snap shots in Dallas on one of our visits a few months back. I don't think I ever posted them, so I will now. Just to give you an idea of how cute the Flaningans are. They are totally part of our Texas family. The friends that will love you no matter what. And that's just cool. Also, if you haven't checked out Paul's blog, YOU NEED TO.

Okay, now I will tell you about my day today. It stormed, and that basically matched my mood. It was one of those days where you feel like the world is lame, and you don't know why you even woke up...and you can't even put your finger on WHY. It was just one thing after another that made me feel GLOOMY.

Then I opened this.

A note from my sweet friend Melissa. We've known each other since 10th grade. Were cheerleaders together. Went to homecoming, prom, moved to Waikiki together for a renegade adventure summer after graduation. Watched each other get married. Change. And then hope some things stay the same. I love her. For the person she is. And for the way it makes me feel to have a friend who shares so much history with me. Thank you Melissa. Your card moved the clouds aside today. I love you. And  can't wait to see you again SOON! And if you're reading this, and you have an old friend that you haven't connected with lately, SEND THEM SOMETHING. A card. A cupcake. Whatever. I promise it will brighten their whole day.

xo

Comments

[cathy]

First, that pic with the kids and grass...LOVE it!
Second, thanks for the "friend" inspiration. I have been brought out of the fog by a good card too...doesn't it just make all the difference in the world?! Good job, Melissa! :)
Hope your day today is one full of love and cupcakes. smooches!...

[Jen smith]

You look great, don't be so hard on your self!!!!!!!!! Mexico looked super fun!!XOXO

[Jennifer A.]

surprised we didn't run into you at wildfish...we were there saturday, too!

old friends that know you really well are very special treasures, indeed. i feel lucky to have a couple of those myself.

xo.

[Heather C.]

Maile, I am thankful for the history that we have together too. What fun times we used to have. Ahhh....to be back in our living rooms in our pj's laughing our heads off again. I miss you!

[Lindy]

*sniffle* My oldest & dearest best friend and I are taking our families and spending a week on Cape Cod. I can't wait to see her again- living 5000 miles away from her stinks! BTW love the tongue!

[Rachel Brooke]

Aww, you guys are so sweet. It's a blessing to have a dear friend like this.

[Jen Heffel]

Awwww, that was sweet. I lurves me some Lissa. And Maile too! Why oh why do we let these long highways keep us apart? I need my friends. It's lonely here in Virginia.