Another Nice Day With Friends

Today was a day spent with friends -- almost the entire day!

First, I met Karen for lunch at a Mongolian Grill -- ummmm good stuff! Then we went to the theatre, where Julie joined us to see "Take the Lead". Pretty good movie too! It was a really good visit with Karen, and then a fun time for the three of us together! (Today's get-together was planned by Karen and Julie while I was in Montana--a fun little treat I've had to look forward to.) Our last time of fun together as a threesome was an overnighter at Julie's house -- kinda like a mini-retreat, just for the three of us. What fun we've had together!!!
(This picture was taken a year ago at a women's retreat we attended.)

This evening Larry and I got together with Julie and her husband Tom, for dinner at an Italian restaurant -- ummmm more good stuff! This has become almost a monthly dinner get-together for the four of us (3rd time tonight). It's fun to see it become a habit.

Oh! I almost forgot! My day actually began with an extra special treat -- a phone call from someone who has had a special place in my heart for several years, someone that Larry and I lovingly call our "adopted daughter" (Jen Beatty)--the one who gave me Pretzel (my cat) thirteen years ago. Last night, just before falling asleep, I thought of her and realized it had been quite a while since I had last been in touch with her (4-1/2 months). When she called this morning, she said basically the same thing to me. Amazing! Sometimes you just can't help but know God is in it! I love it when that happens!

Good weather, good company, good food, good movie, good friends . . .
It all added up to a very nice day indeed!