Jo and Francine (14 months), Amy and Peter (9 months), Gretchen and Kennedy (7 months), Anna and Cora (4 months), Stacy and Vivian (2 months)
We've done it again! Our 10th - yes, TENTH - annual Women's Retreat went off without a hitch, even with five babes and five hubbies in tow. That's right, we were once a gaggle of girls, and now were a gang of young families. Crazy town. And so fun. SO fun. Did I mention I have the BEST girlfriends ever? Seriously, if someone could pay me for finding and selecting some of the coolest, smartest, kindest, most interesting and loyal female friends, I'd be a millionaire.
We didn't do any wild adventures, but we were pretty pleased with ourselves that all five of us girls got our five babies, three cars, and five strollers plus one carrier out for a nice long walk in the sun overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.. Also, we successfully took several photos of the babes dressed in matching outfits - they were supposed to look all Northwest-y and flannel-y a la Logger love. But alas, they were more Scottish clan than lumberjack. Oh well. Some of the boys went skiing, some went golfing, and I just ate. And kissed babies. And then snacked some more. And giggled with my girlfriends. And then either nursed or chatted while someone else breastfed.
And did I mention the house was AMAZING?!? Three stories, seven bedrooms. Just up the hill from downtown Hood River. Each family got our own bedroom and our own bathroom. There was a game room with a pool table, air hockey, and ping pong. A pub/bar IN THE HOUSE. A home movie theater (where we aired a home video circa 2004 - thanks, Amy). A deck and BBQ as well as a lower porch. And a large farm-style dining room table to seat 16. And cheers to great friends who cook great food!
Only thing missing was our NYC pal, Kathleen. Hopefully she'll join us for 2014 - maybe we'll hit up our 10 year UPS reunion. Go Loggers!
P.S. Look for us in Arches :)
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