It's Not Goodbye, It's I'll See You Later!!!!

While living in Maricopa I have made the greatest life long friends. It has made moving so difficult. The weekend before I moved my good friends Kara and Ashley put together a girls overnighter at the Arizona Grand Resort as one last hoo-rah before I left. It was such a fun night with a crazy bunch of girls. I will miss them all so much, and I already feel like I am missing out on everything. We started the night off with a little Red Robin....Yumm!! (thats totally for you Ash!)

From left to right: Molly the Great, Kara, Marrene, Teri, Me, Sarah, and Ashley. I think I felt bad for the people around us, we are kind of an outrageous bunch...especially Teri! ;)


I love this girl. I already miss her. She is such a great friend and is constantly thinking of other people. I could always count on my "tigger" to cheer me up. During the whole packing and moving process, she was at my door taking Porter for the day so I could get things done, or when I had had enough, spend half the day with me getting pedicures and laughing. Not to mention she taught me how to be domestic. Canning Jam of every flavor, planting a garden...this girl gets more done in one day then I can in a week. She never quits. Thats why I love her.


Its not a girls night with out Briana. We had to bring her along. I know what you are thinking...and yes she had a lot of fun!! =)

We went down to the hot tub and pool when we got back from being called matresses (total inside joke...and be jealous, because it is HILARIOUS!!!"), loading up on candy and chocolate covered strawberries. It was a good time.

Molly had to go home for the night, but these are the fun gals that stayed over. We watched a pay per view movie, painted toenails, made a QT run, ate more junk, and stayed up til 5am talking. I havent had that much fun in a long time. P.s. So sorry Sarah for you sleeping on that horrid pullout..seriously, I slept on it for only 2 hours, I dont know how you did it all night. Thanks for toughing it out. You are great, and seriously the sweetest girl I know. Miss you!

The next morning Sarah had to get back to her kids, and Ashley had to take her daughter to dance, so it was just 4 of us that were able to enjoy the fun water park. But before we headed out, we ordered room service for breakfast!!
This was my ubber delicious breakfast. The best part is that Kara has the hook ups and we were able to get it for FREE. Thats right...it was amazing.

Marrene, myself, and Teri ready to party up on the lazy river. Pardon the no make up, we were running off like 2 hours of sleep.

Kara, she is such a crack up. She is so sweet and such a good friend. No matter what it is...she can make it. Crafty as can be. I will miss making watch bands, chatting, and our many days of crafts.

Meet Teri. Teri, Teri, Teri. I love this girl because she seriously says everything that passes through her mind. Literally. Its her best most endearing quality. She makes me laugh, like a LOT. And dont worry Teri, no matter what Jake says, you ARE hilarious! I miss you quirkiness. Life will definately be dull without you.

Marrene. She was my across the street neighbor. I talked to her atleast once or twice a day. I watched her boys 3 days a week. Porter and Wes were best buds. And we basically had a "Mi Casa es Su Casa" rule. I dont know how many times we have saved eachother with a last minute ingredient we were missing. I honestly dont know what I am going to do without her across the street from me. They were the best neighbors in the world...so whoever is in the market for a house...buy ours and you will inherit a great friend. (and beautiful house might I add) I cant even express how I will miss them. We have spent holidays, pregnancies, babies, the pretty, the ugly...she has seen every side of me. Not most people get that. And you are probably welcome, not all my sides are that great. haha. But she loved me despite my craziness at times, and always had the kindest words of wisdom to share with me when I needed them. Always knew just what to say and what I needed to hear. She was my sounding board for any and all frustrations. Bless her heart. She is like family now, so sorry Marrene...you are STUCK with me! Not to mention she made us dinner every single night for the last 4 days we were there since our fridge was gone, and we had nothing in our house. I'm telling you, she is the best. Love you Marrene!

All of us crazies!!
Teri had never been to a water park, and she went up all by herself and went down the tall water slide. She was so brave. Then I talked...or dragged, whichever....Kara up there and made her go down. She was so scared it was hilarious. Even though she was totally wigging out, when the guy started screaming at her "SIT DOWN, LEGS CROSSED, ARMS CROSSED, GOOOOOOO" After a second "GOOOOOO" she freaked out thinking he may push her, and she went. And guess what...she is alive to tell the tale. It was such a fun time, and I am so grateful for amazing friends who would go through the trouble and take the times out to come spend time with me. I love them all dearly, and know that no matter what...I will always be friends with them. I dont know how I got so lucky to have them, because I probably dont deserve them.

Through the last few days before I left, I had a few friends stop buy with little surprises for me. It made it that much worse to leave. From raspberries, to Coke Zeros on my doorstep, to Ashley and Kara showing up before we leave and brought me a Coke Zero, and Porter a frizzoni for the road. Seriously, what am I going to do without these girls. I am so excited for all the new adventures of living here, and I already have a lot of good friends. But I know that none of these girls can or will be replaced. So with faith I will move forward. Bring on the future!!