Mini-High School Reunion...

One of my really good friends from growing up who has since moved to Arkansas and now Texas alerted me to the fact that she'd be home for a few days in August and wanted to get some of the old gang together. Well, one group text chain and 15 minutes later we had organized a brunch at my parent's house (central location for everyone) where we'd have six of us girls, 14 children (ages 4 months to 12) and two grandma's. If we'd have had months to plan I don't think we could have been so successful - sometimes last minute is really best. 

It was such an amazing morning. The kids had so much fun playing with one another in the basement - and luckily nothing was broken and thanks to the leadership of some of the young ladies in the group everything was spotless before it was time to leave (see Mom, I told you - nothing to worry about!) The grandmas had fun chatting in a separate room while the six of us caught up on years of gossip, laughter, and of course lots of reminiscing of our time growing up together. 

We might not see much of each other but there's nothing like the bond you have with the ones who "knew you when." Watching the next generation form friendships with one another was icing on the cake. I hope we don't go so long before our next gathering - but even if we do - I know we'll just pick right back up where we left off. That's just what good friends do.