Friends

You know your friend is a true friend when:

-you don't care if she sees you without make-up

-she goes into your fridge to get something without asking you

-she brings you hot tea and your favorite bagel when you are sick

-she goes to the chinese restaurant to buy you oranges when you are sick (because she insists they have the best oranges)

-she loves your child

-she cries when you cry

-she remembers the 5th of every month (the day of our LID to China) and prays for Kate on that day

-you don't feel like you have to clean your house because she is coming over

-she encourages you to be the best wife and mom you can be

-she loves you- even on days that you aren't all that loveable

The Lord has blessed me with some amazing friends these past few years.  Friends that have really loved me like I was part of their family.  I am so very grateful.  Being a stay-at-home mom is the best job ever- and even more fun when you have such amazing friends to "do life" with.  Thank you girls- I love you all!

Here are some pictures from today.  One of my friends, Keri, came over with her two (soon to be three) kids for lunch and a play date.  The kids found some leaves in the back corner of our yard and had a blast.