This week i did something for myself...
i took 5 glorious days out of my busy life and spent them with girlfriends...
it was exactly what i needed...
time away from my crazy busy happy life...
time with dear sweet sisters...
we had a ball...
it started Friday night, Christy arrived late in the evening...
we talked until dawn...
Saturday we picked up Julie...
we had a big breakfast...
we shopped...
we had a wonderful massage...
we shopped some more...
had a great dinner...
and talked until dawn...
Sunday morning Chrissy, Jeanne & Jamie arrived...
we drove up to the cabin we rented in Nibley, Utah...
up against the beautiful snow capped mountains...
away from our crazy busy lives...
just us...
Melody and Maria arrived in the late afternoon from Boise...
we went into town and bought some groceries...
{a lot of junk food}
we cought up with one another...
we laughed, we cried, we talked until dawn...
Monday we spent the day in our jammies...
eating, talking, laughing, and created art...
Tuesday we got up got dressed and we went into Logan...
We shopped...
We ate at the historical Blue Bird Cafe...
We did an informal photo shoot...
We thrifted, antiqued, and we met Jayme and Loralee for dinner...
We laughed, we cried, we talked until dawn...
Wednesday we said our goodbyes...
We hugged, we laughed and we cried...
my Girlfriends have become such an important part of my life...
i feel so blessed to have taken the time to do this for me...
i am grateful to the friendships that i have...
for the support that my friends give me...
the joy they bring into my life...
taking 5 days to retreat was just what i needed...
it felt good...
it feels good to be home...
back in the cottage...
back to work...
back to my crazy busy life...
hope you have something wonderful planned for this Easter weekend...
the sun is shining today...
happy...
i plan on de-junking my studio for Earth Day...
if you haven't checked the Spark blog lately do...
lots of changes...lots of posts and inspiration...
today a Girls' Paperie Give-away!
happy Friday!
kiss kiss
m
Incredibly refreshing and inspiring to spend time with our soul sisters. Glad you had such a wonderful retreat!
Posted by: Sherry Smyth | April 22, 2011 at 10:47 AM
blessed :)
Posted by: katie squires | April 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM
how fun to get together and spend some time alone!
Posted by: alicia king | April 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Oh that sounds like just what I need some time to relax, rejuvenate and recharge my battery. Girlfriends are blessings! Glad to hear you enjoyed your quality time.
Have a great Easter weekend
God Bless you and your family
Posted by: Nicole | April 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM
You work so hard for us and deserve some me time. So I am so happy to see that you got it!!!
Posted by: Kathy Kurth | April 22, 2011 at 01:02 PM
Good on you to take time out!
Posted by: Belinda Basson | April 22, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Sounds like a great time!!
Posted by: christy a | April 22, 2011 at 01:56 PM
sometimes we all need to just spend time with friends and relax!
Posted by: Carrie P | April 22, 2011 at 07:42 PM
glad you had fun.
glad you are back.
Posted by: april | April 22, 2011 at 08:41 PM
So glad you had such a glorious time with your girlfriend ... they are the glue that keeps us together!!!
PS: WHY OH WHY does your playlist not work anymore ... I am starved for your collection (LOL) can you fix it?
Posted by: Tanya Verster | April 22, 2011 at 09:36 PM
'So glad that you had such a great time on your retreat! It makes me want to cry....actually, I am; happy tears, of course. Margie, I am so happy for you! Thanks so much for sharing!! xox
Posted by: Renee J. | April 22, 2011 at 10:07 PM
So happy for you! What a great thing to do in the spring - refresh yourself and your soul. Happy Easter! love the photo's that your for sharing!
Posted by: Renee D | April 23, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Everyone needs some time away once in awhile. Especially with our sisters! Have a Great Holiday weekend!
Posted by: Heather M | April 23, 2011 at 08:05 AM
What a special treat for you and your sweet soul sisters! Thanks for sharing a bit of your time with us - I know I always love seeing your beautiful life :)
Posted by: Olivia L. | April 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM
How fun! Looks like you go to reconnect with friends and still made time to create. That must feel inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Annette Navarro | April 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Margie,
I enjoyed your post and I want to say how sorry I am that you're not going to be a part of Girls Paperie in the future. I'm saying this as I include those products, which I love, on several current pages. I am looking forward to seeing you in NC at Donna's event, too. Keep shining!
Anne-Liesse
Posted by: Anne-Liesse Ankeny | April 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Your posts are very inspiring! Thank you for sharing great photos and stories...they make me want to visit my girlfriends more often...and shop more of course! I am sad that you wont be doing any more Girls Paperie products any longer...but am very excited to hear and read (and buy!) about your new journey ahead! Thanks again!
Posted by: Jody | April 26, 2011 at 08:51 AM