Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Jennifer Had A Great Time!

Jennifer likes shoes.

Jennifer really likes purses.

Jennifer also likes jewelry.

Jennifer loves her friends.

Jennifer was so happy to visit with them.


Jennifer was VERY happy not to put kids to bed.


Jennifer hopes she can do this again soon.


Hey Steff(ph)- is that the gist?!!


Last night I went to a "purse party" at my friend, Steffanie's, house. This was the first time I have been in her house (unless you count when there were previous owners) and I used and abused the chance to come see inside her house and to talk and laugh with friends in my neighborhood.

This is the funny thing- I have known these women for a long time but I have thought of them as just casual friends. I mean- I pass them as we drive our kids to and from school but I take up every seat in my own car so I don't car pool with them. I see them as they run past my window, often pushing joggers but I don't jog. I see them at church every Sunday and have served with many of them but I don't meet them for lunch or to go see a movie during the week...

And yet, the last few weeks have found me craving their company! I even feel a sense of panic at the thought of leaving them to move to a new neighborhood. After 8 years of visiting in the park, struggling to raise kids and sharing our testimonies, it can't be helped- we ARE friends and I LOVE these women! When I see them anywhere, my heart smiles and I feel so grateful that I lived in this place, at this time, with THESE neighbors! These sweet, spunky, wonderful women who I want to be around because they make me laugh, cry and try a little harder.

So, Steff and Steph- thank you for the invitation!
Thank you for letting me sit on your couch all night!
Spending the evening with my friends was just delightful!

11 Comments:

Blogger skcoe said...

So when are we going out with our FANTASTIC new purses? (I love the fuschia, very "you".)

And guess what? We love you too. :)

March 06, 2008 8:08 AM  
Blogger Sarah Lee said...

Wasn't it so nice to just sit and chat? It didn't seem like anyone was in a hurry to get home. Just enjoying the moment with friends.

Glad that you were there! Love the purse. We will definately have to go out with the new purses and shoes!

March 06, 2008 8:49 AM  
Blogger smacula said...

Amen sister- I couldn't have said it better myself- I feel the same and love the ladies of our ward too including YOU!! Nice purse by the way :0)

March 06, 2008 10:36 AM  
Blogger Julie W said...

Julie had a good time too. Julie wants to hang out again soon. Julie loves her friends! Julie didn't get a cute new purse because you all got them before she got there:(

March 06, 2008 10:48 AM  
Blogger Jill said...

Cute picture. I'm glad you had a fun night out and are surrounded by good friends.

March 06, 2008 12:37 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounded like a fun night out.

March 06, 2008 1:37 PM  
Blogger michelle said...

Nice. You can never have too many girls' nights out! (Very cute photo of you, too.)

March 06, 2008 7:53 PM  
Blogger Steph said...

Steph(ff) thinks Jenn rocks!

It was fun...thaks for letting me be goofy, talk in 3rd person, and use unneccessary "the"s and plurals!! Tee hee!

That may only make sense to us - but that's okay! Love ya!

March 07, 2008 10:11 AM  
Blogger steff said...

Steff was glad you came to her party. Steff loves shoes and purses and jewlery. Now we need to go show them all off. Dont you just love third person?? It just so fun.

March 09, 2008 4:22 PM  
Blogger Vicky Bonita said...

Vicky thinks all of you girls should use correct english because I'm learning!

No, no, you can speak any way you want and I will still LOVE YOU! (and I will still learn).

It was a great night, It was nice to see all of you and talk for a little bit, and try on shoes, and purses, I love the color of yours! it's true what Sheryl said, is very you.

And also my life has been SO BLESSED to have you on it, from trading babysitting for ward Temple nights, to learning from you on Primary... Thank you Jennifer, YOU ROCK!

March 11, 2008 5:13 PM  
Blogger Bond Girl 007 said...

what A FUN PURSE...you look sassy!

March 19, 2008 12:46 AM  

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