Friends

Friends, Awesome!

We just had our Women's Weekend and it was really awesome! Amazing that even after 30 years of traveling together we still can't get enough of each other. Unfortunately, Barbara didn't make it out and we really missed her....so Susan and Cindy want to do it again in July of this year. They came in on Friday in the morning to Newark and I picked them up and we had a picnic at the Liberty State Park. I made yummy ciabata bread turkey and ham sandwiches, red lentil vegetable salad, fruit, and cookies. Then I drove them through the Holland Tunnel to see the site of Ground Zero. We spent 2 hours walking around and taking in the city. We then hopped back in the Julie Cab and took a very speedy drive up 6th avenue to the theatre district. We went to the theatre where "Love, Loss and What I Wore" was playing and we bargained tickets for $25 each. A steal! Dustin lead us to a wonderful dinner at "West Bank Cafe" which we devoured delicious tastings! When we arrived at the theatre "Early,On Time," we met and talked with the writer of the book/play Ilene Berkerman? and What's her name that played Sabrina the teenage witch. They were outside smoking before going in to get make-up. We couldn't stop laughing before the play because there were theatre police monitoring the audience about theatre etiquette. The play was a good choice laugh! So true, Susan and Cindy will not live down the phone/bra purse thing. I drove back up to the "SPA AT THE ROOST." We enjoyed the hot tub before calling it a night at 2am. We sprung out of bed around 10:30am and enjoyed Brunch at the Roost. We pampered ourselves with pedicures, hot tub, and massages by Craig. He arrived at noon and didn't leave until 5pm. He was really good and ended up giving each of us a gift box that both he and his wife make. They grow lavender and provided lavender sachets. Cindy made up her mind that she is coming back in July for another massage. We went out to dinner at Le Petite Bistro in Rhinebeck where we indulged in a scrumptious dinner. After dinner we proceeded to the Rhinebeck theatre where we watched "Ghost Writer." A mysterious plot! Once again we treated ourselves to a hot tub therapy before bedtime. I introduced them to a game of Farkle and Susan won even though she was sleeping. We had Brunch on Sunday at "Shadows on the Hudson" and started off with desserts! Courtney took crazy pictures of us before we left. I drove them down to Jersey Gardens Outlet mall at 13A off the Turnpike. We spent and hour shopping! Unfortunately we had to call it an end and went to the airport. Susan made her flight without delay. Cindy had no troubles to worry about. We learned that we need to make more efforts in getting together. We truly miss each other's company and have a great laugh together. Some of us learned more than others (HEHEHEHEHE). Barbara, YOU MUST MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GET TOGETHER WITH US!!!!!

Friends make life bearable. These friends are my sisters for life!

I'm wearing my pink proudly!

Spring

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It is about learning to dance in the rain.

I have so many wonderful friends that have showered me with gifts of love and support. I'm not sure how I would survive without them. My heart is broken, rather shattered and I am learning to let go of what I have treasured for so long. It isn't easy when you love so deeply.

My children are my most precious gifts. I am so thankful that I have three beautiful children who are good to me. Each of them have their own special gifts. As Asbby put it this morning, "I was special the moment I was born." He says that in a squeaky voice and with a bit of sarcasm and with the "special" theme. On a more serious note, I am so blessed to have them in my life everyday and to experience their lives.

Ross was home from school this past week, "Spring Break" and we had a terrific time with him. We went shopping for Courtney's gift at a Kitchen Supply Company and saw that they were holding cooking classes. On Wednesday evening, Ross and I went to this Cooking Class where we learned to make 8 super appetizers and we learned the wine paring with them. Drinking the wine along with the hors d'oeuvres was a great experience for the both of us. We had fun jumping into making the different recipes. I'm glad we stumbled across this store the other day! They are holding some interesting classes in the future with "Mother's Day Brunch, Kids Eat Too, Ladies Night Out just to mention a few!

Courtney celebrated her birthday early because she will be working on her birthday and she wanted her brother Ross to be here to celebrate it with us. I think she just likes to spread it out over weeks and weeks of celebrating....hahahah! It was a great time! Happy Birthday Darling!

I'm getting ready to cook the Easter Dinner tomorrow! I am serving Ham, Brussel Sprouts, Cajun string beans, potatoes and salad. Leslie, Hank, Mimi, Ross, Courtney and Collin, Ashby and myself will be eating the delicious food! Happy Easter to you all!

My high school friends are coming for a visit at the end of the month. I am really looking forward to their visit!

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. When one door shuts, another opens...but no one tells you about the hell in the hallway! Change can be painful at times and I am in the hallway changing. Prayer is a powerful tool, I'll say a prayer for you, please keep me in your prayers!