Ray of Sun in the Rain

We are having a very rainy Spring Break. Oh well......I am just happy to have some nights that we can stay up late and sleep in the next day!
I have been so excited about some of my very best friends from Little Rock coming to visit. Kelly and I grew up together and have been very close friends since we were two. They are always a lot of fun! They always make little things fun and interesting. I took them to some of my favorite junk stores. They collect old post cards from places that have lived or visited. They found some at the Rusty Chair. Kelly bought at wreath at my favorite shop: True Treasures.
My girls LOVED Lauren being here. Sarah Kate wanted to sleep in the bed with the two older girls last night. That went well until 1:30 a.m. when SK fell out of the bed. Then both girls got leg aches. Poor Lauren did not get much sleep at all. Neither did I.
Last night I made one of our favorite dishes- Frogmore Stew. It is just shrimp, potatoes, sausage and corn boiled in Old Bay seasoning.
It was good to have guests! Good friends bring a ray of sunshine on a rainy day!

Comments

Maryellen said…

So funny - I'm looking at your lovely friends and I'm thinking I think that is Meredith's sister? I read Merediths blog and recognized her. Small world this blog community. Glad you had a wonderful time.

5:33 PM

Angie said…

Your right, good company can make any day brighter! Glad you girlies are enjoying even in the rainy weather :)

5:41 PM

A.K.W. said…

It was quite warm and sunny here today!

Amy

6:26 PM

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