This weekend was full of many good friends. Andrew got to hand out with some friends while he was at the baseball conference, and it's important that he is able to build those relationships. Saturday evening we had very dear friends visit. I had my volunteer shift at the swim/dive meet, but Andrew and the kids enjoyed visiting as well until I could get there. We ordered in some wings for dinner, and we all had a truly lovely visit. The kids were exhausted from their early wake-up and hours longs swim meet, and since they had to do it all over again on Sunday, they went to bed fairly early. All four of us agreed we need to make an effort to do it more.
Sunday was even more fun. Three couples from our former town came over for dinner and to hang out. We all used to get together monthly when we lived closer. We hired babysitters and took turns hosting. We had a blast. When we moved away, it became nearly impossible to do it. Now, the kids are older. They can transport themselves, or stay alone, or can all hang out together. It's just easier. I loved that when we went to dinner the restaurant was nearly empty, and I loved that they gave us a big round table so it was easier to all visit together. My heart was so full that evening. There aren't words to describe how special that group of friends are to us...or the friends we saw Saturday evening and that group.
It reinforces the fact that Andrew and I are ready to move back closer to everyone. I know that we are no where close to that happening, but I really think it will at some point. I'm so grateful for our friends who are still so dear no matter how many miles are between us!
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