Here we are in Baltimore, actually Towson, at Carey's house. She was so great to host us all for the day. From left to right we have Lisa Garnett (whose adorable baby Richard was napping at the time of this picture), Robyn Vining (who has Jackson featured on the bottom left of this shot and also Belle, in the pool with the boys below), myself, and Carey Cooper (who also has a Jackson, red hat in pool picture, and Mia, playing with Belle in bottom photo, AND you'd never guess in this picture is 5 months prego). It was so much fun these friends who, for some, I hadn't seen in almost 5 years. All of them are the sweetest moms in the world. It's so great to see their kids as an extension of themselves and also the product of much love and nurturing.
I'm sad I didn't get a picture of Amber Gardner, who I met on the way home in Staunton, VA. She was also a member of the West View crowd and is living in Charlottesville. We had a quick, early dinner at Cracker Barrel and just enough time to catch up on the basics.
So many memories came flooding back as I drove up through Harrisonburg on 81. I was able to stop for some Kline's ice cream, where they were featuring Mint Cookies and Cream--delish! I feel like even though I'm relatively close to this part of the country, I have managed to somehow compartmentalize this part of my life and past. I so want to take advantage of the fact that we are fairly close in proximity at this point in life! (Carey lives 15 minutes max from my sister!)
I was also able to see my sister and dad in Baltimore. There's something so great and relaxing about being with family. We took my dad out for a belated Father's Day dinner. Great food, great weather, and lots of that being known feeling. Ahh.
West View Ladies unable to make it: YOU WERE MISSED!! I say we need to plan a real reunion where everyone is able to be together. I'm offering up Asheville as a possible destination. If we can secure Windy Gap for free or inexpensive lodging, there would be loads of things to do and also plenty of room. If anyone is interested, let me know!
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