I was able to spend a weekend with eight of the greatest women. These are girls that I went to high school with 12 years ago. Some of which I have not seen since high school. It was like time had stood still and we picked up from where we left off. I couldn't believe how beautiful of each these girls were. I have to give a thanks out to Leslie, Meredith and Tara for having everyone to Boise. Tara opened her home for all of us. They were ideal hosts, they fed us and entertained us. You girls are the best. I was able to drive to Boise with Molly and Amy. It was the quickest 51/2 hours I have spent driving. It was so fun to catch up with these girls. This whole weekend all began for Molly. She lost her beautiful daughter Lucy, who was 23 months old about 4 months ago. We got together to be with her. When we got to Boise, Janeese, Mandy, Lyndi and the Boise crew where already there. What a reunion. It was a night full of good food and great laughter.
Saturday was filled with a yummy breakfast and some more talking. We decided to hit the town of Boise. We had a good lunch, and walked around Boise. We were able to take some fun pictures. We then headed back to Tara's and we made dinner and sat around and talked. Meredith gave some a pedicure after dinner as we sat around and talked some more. As we sat talking, I looked around at what some of these girls had gone through and loved them even more. Each of us has our own stories and our own trials. With tears in my eyes as I listened to each trial, I was truely humbled.
Molly and her beautiful little girl brought us all together again. She is a very strong women. I am honored that she would share her story with us. My heart aches for her and the times she has ahead. Her story has influenced many people, including me and my family. Thank you girls for an amazing weekend. It is one I will hold close. For those who weren't able to make it, you were missed.
Molly, Tara and Meredith at dinner.
Mandy and I downtown Boise. 
Leslie and Amy.
These girls are all so beautiful.
Amy (Ferguson) Hackworth, Leslie(Clark) Hurst, Janeese(Mangum) Summers, Mandy(Webster) Gardner, Brooke( Mendenhall) Rasmussen, Molly(Bice) Jackson, Meredith( Dana) Malan, Lyndi(Benson) Sutton, Tara( Anderson) Niederer.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Girls Just Want To Have Fun!!!
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What a fun weekend. I wish I lived closer to some of my high school friends, but I've made many more over the years and they're all worth their weight in gold!! I love your family picture at the top of your blog--you have such a beautiful family. Love you guys.
Brooke- it was so great to reconnect with you. I enjoyed visiting with you so much. What an amazing woman you are!
Brooke, Sorry I missed you girls this weekend, it looks like you all had a great time. I have been checking everyone's blogs to see who had pictures first and you won!!What a great weekend!!
How much fun! Mat and I saw Jeff at Home Depot on Friday night and he was looking a little lonely! Ha! I love your family picture! So cute!
That's so fun that you have so many girl friends that have stayed close. I love the new family picture your fam is a beaut. So this is random I totaly know your friend Leslie Hurst!! She was an aid at the preschool I taught at here in Logan. I love her she is so fun.
BROOKE! I can't get over how AMAZING it was to see you last weekend. I appreciate you sooo much for being there with us. Wasn't it special beyond words? You're the greatest. Can't wait to see you next time....
Brooke!
I know everyone has already said it, but this weekend will live on in my memory forever. So wonderful, so special.
I have many memories of you back in the day... I wish we had more time to visit and reminisce! Time flew, didn't it?
And I agree with the other commentors, your family picture is very cute. What a good looking family you have.
Girls do just want to have fun, and that's just what we did. It's too bad that it couldn't have lasted a little longer. Everything was so perfect. I can't wait untill next year. It was great seeing you.
Brooke, it was so much fun to see you. I love the new look on you blog. And your family picure fits perfectly. I can't wait to see you again. I loved reconnecting with you. Keep in touch. Thanks for the e-mail. Love, Lyndi
Wow what a fun weekend you all had. It sounded like a blast. I too haven't seen some of those girls since graduation. Wish I lived closer and wasn't ready to pop any day now. It would have been fun to see everyone!
You are a great road tripper! I'm glad we got to catch up in the car. You're inspiring, and while I may never do a triathlon, I will think of you next time I'm working hard and want to give up. I really enjoyed seeing your beautiful self this weekend. Love, Amy
Brooke, Love the new family pic!!!Love the pics of this past weekend- it was out of control fun! When I got home it took me all day Monday to recover- it felt like I had been run over. ha I'm so glad we got all caught up and now we could call each other any time. You are beautiful and so much fun. Love ya, thanks for the memories, Mandy
Looks like you had so much fun! It's amazing how you are still so close...this will be a trip you never forget.
I came across your blog while I was helping Elizabeth with hers. It is fun to see what people in our neighborhood are up to. Do you mind if I add your family to our list?
What a fun weekend. I look at Molly's blog still all the time (I even catch Joel looking at it- she is so inspiring.) We lost our nephew last Feb. and her words have helped us heal so much! It's crazy to see all of you together again- you all look SO great! How fun! I would love to get with some of our high school friends...Cute new family picture as your header by the way!
Oh my gosh how fun!!! I have not seen those girls since high school either. Everyone looks so good. I love your new family pics by the way.
Brook, it is so strange to see everybody all grown up. I laughed so hard at the pictures on Janese's blog with Mandy laughing. I could totally hear her through the screen.
Looks like you all had a great time.
kristen
How fun! It makes me realize how much I miss old friends and how precious good friends are. By the way, your new family picture is fabulous.
I didn't leave a comment yet? That's strange. OK, I had so much fun driving with you (and over the weekend). I will never forget Burgers, Etc. What you said to me in the car on the drive to Boise, about how much this has affected your little girl, and how sincere and kind you were...it meant so much to me. You are a wonderful woman. I'm so happy you are my friend.
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