Meredith, Cameron and I have just returned from a weekend with my favorite friends in the world. We stayed at the Gateway Getaway Cottages (YOU MUST GO THERE! They are amazing, wonderful, peaceful retreats!!!). It was a wondeful weekend...good friends, good food, laughing 'til i thought we would split our sides....and lots of those moments when we remembered how precious the gift of friendship is. We rode horses (the kids did), drank coffee (no, not the kids), went to the zoo, and played in the pool. It was funny to me how each of us has remained connected for so many years...we've known each other for more than 20 years now. So the history it brings to the 'gatherings' adds an element of trust you just don't find very often. I think I speak for all of us that we love the fact that when we get together, we just pick up like we had been together a few days ago. The three of these women are some of the most Godly women I know, and it thrills me to no end that the Lord has allowed us the joy of knowing one another. I know Carla has uploaded pics on her blog, so check them out...but i had to add a few that made me smile.
Lara and Jackson playing Horsey! Ride 'em cowboy!
Cameron's first ride on a horse!
Meredith and Cameron riding BB the horse, helped a bit by Jeff, who graciously helped Meredith decide that TWO horses in her back yard would be a good idea. We'll getcha back, JTC, trust us. John's already plotting revenge..... :)
Loving the horse ride, are ya sweet girl?! Happy face!!!
Happy face of a little boy who got to play in dirt, ride a horse, and top it off with a bag of Goldfish! Rough life, Cam!
TR, TSC, and Cameron checking out the 'gator or croc. whichever that thing is. pretty cool, huh boys?!
Everyone feeding the giraffe. 
Mere and KG feeding the giraffe.
One of my most favorite girls holding her youngest treasure. Thank you Lord for the gift of wisdom and grace within this beautiful one. She is such a treasure to me, and so many others! 
Smile if you loved the weekend in Lemons Gap!!!!!!! Thanks Tahtee for the cottage, TaTa for the food, and Em, El and Lara for the precious gifts of friendship. Can't wait for the Winter Edition! Rancho Loma anyone? Or Oplin for dancing? Hummmm.........with us, you never know!
5 comments:
How much fun!!! Your kids have grown!!! Oh my gosh!!! They are adorable too.
do you see the tears on my cheeks? or maybe it is simply the stars in my eyes as I look towards the throne room of the ONE WHO made these bits of heaven on earth possible! you have a good eye my sweet one.... matches the heart that sees well too! already have both reserved for the Winter version!
Cam looks like such a big boy on that horse!! Please tell Mere and Cam that Charlie misses them like crazy!
it was a wonderful time, huh? i do hope we can do it again sometime soon! I love those two girls of yours - and all the babies too!
YEs, Amy B., i'll tell them Char-y misses them. We miss ya'll too. Oh, and the birdfeeder in the front yard is gone now. just fyi.
This sure was a fun weekend! Thanks for being you Miss Kris!
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