WR 2014

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 :)