A little "me" time....for two of us.

So my friend Kim and I enjoyed our annual girls only trip last week. Each year we try to get away - just the two of us - for some quality friend time. As our families have grown we have realized just how important this time is. Kim and I are both busy mommies and while we DO spend a lot of time together it is sometimes hard to get an entire conversation in with all of our children buzzing around us. Don't get us wrong - we wouldn't change it for the world - but again, quality time together is important. On top of that we both have amazing husbands that also understand how much we put into raising our families...and are more than willing to give us a little time to "recharge our batteries" so to speak.

Soooo...we headed to a nearby lake town for some rest and relaxation. We drove up leisurely (no potty breaks)...we meandered through some quaint little shops (no reminders "not to touch anything")...we enjoyed lunch (no highchairs or kiddie menus, in fact we sat at the bar). Afterwards we made our way to the beach.

And what did we do there?

A whooooole lotta NOTHIN'.

And it was heaven.

Late that afternoon we checked into our little spa suite (very cool) and leisurely got ready for dinner (no bedtimes to worry about). We lingered over dinner...enjoyed some wine...and a lot of great laughs.

We hit a bar, enjoyed a cocktail, and mingled with some of the "locals" (was that Kim doing the bunny hop??!)....fun times.

When we got home we sat in bed like two little school girls talking and giggling.

The next day we spent a good hour at a local coffee shop. Sometimes it's amazing to me the amount of world problems that can be conquered with a good friend over a cup of coffee...or tea.

After solving allll world issues we headed back out for some more shopping (does that surprise anyone) and then we headed home to our families.

I feel so blessed that I have wonderful friends that love me, encourage me, and laugh with me. Thanks Kim for an awesome time....looking forward to next year already.