What an adventure!
Our fabulous weekend was jam packed with many wonderful times! We had an absolute blast : ) Movie night, shopping, Italian food, Italian opera, more shopping, brunch at the nicest hotel in the city, did I mention shopping? Mexican food, wandering around one of our local outdoor hot spots, pedicures, boob jobs, polar bear attacks, canoing with a black bear, finding a picture to go above my mantle, shopping, shopping, shopping…okay, maybe we didn’t shop THAT much, but I sure spent enough money (shudders).
Oh, you want some pictures to back up my story? Probably of the boob job and the polar bear attack, right? Real proof? Okay, okay…
First off, Rachelle arrived at 9:20 a.m. on Friday and we were off. We spent Friday at home, chillaxin’ and catching up. The girls were soooo excited for her to be here and they talked her ear off, showed off, and dragged her into all their little craft making, which I must say she participated in with good humor! We made supper together and once the kids were in bed we watched a movie and just talked. Being that she had been up since 4:00 a.m. we were off to bed not too late.
Saturday we slept in and then got ready to do some shopping. We came home to get ready and then we were off for “Opera Night”…so much fun!!!
Here we are posing in the only spot outside that looked half decent. We look like we’re in the desert. We thought about photo-shopping in some palm trees since the weather was so amazing.
We started off with dinner reservations at this great little Italian restaurant. Such good food and a nice cozy atmosphere made for a great dinner. The opera itself was grand. I’d never been and so I was in for a real treat. I’ve decided I would love to go again and I may have to drag Jer with me : )
On Sunday we had brunch reservations at one of our amazing hotels. The brunch is renowned and it is so worth the money. They have everything you could possibly eat and eat we did (did I mention I kind of blew the cleanse on that one? Oops.) Well with a dessert table with mini creme broule, mine chocolate raspberry mousse, mini cheesecake, chocolate fondue, truffles, tarts, etc. etc. who can resist? So I didn’t : )
Not to worry, common sense kicked in along with a headache right around the middle of the chocolate mousse and I didn’t even touch the tart, mocha square or truffle. But I must say that delectable mousse and creme broule was worth every ounce of guilt!
We decided on Saturday while shopping that we wanted to dress up for brunch because we wanted an excuse to buy new dresses, so here we are lounging in the beautiful bathroom at the hotel : )
After brunch it was off the “The Forks” where we browsed in cute little shops, wandered about outside in the beautiful sunshine and took some pictures in the travel center. Who could resist?
Hee, hee…
My “boob job”…
Sorry, rather anti-climactic!
The polar bear attack…well played I think.
Rachelle encounters a black bear on her foray in a canoe…
After our adventure there, we went to do some more shopping. Fun, fun, fun. Rachelle did splendid with her hip having been so bad the week before and I’m happy to say (as I’m sure is she) that she was in tip top shape all weekend.
We did the Mexican food for supper and that concluded our busy and quite tiring day.
This morning we were off bright and early for Paraffin Pedicures (happy sigh) which was such a great idea because it was cold and rainy today. We enjoyed visiting while being pampered.
I’m not really sleeping here, but our chairs were so close together that every time she took a picture it look like I had a double chin and so I decided to look relaxed. So vain, I know.
We went home for the afternoon, spent some time with the girls and then I took her to the airport early in the evening. Everyone was sad to see her go. It was so great to catch up with her and have such amazing fun. We’ll have to do this more often because I’m going to miss her.
Great photos. Looks like a fun time. You look both looked marvelous!!!
Comment by Nadine — April 21, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
Glad to here you had such a great weekend! It is always good to catch up with friends who live far away! Love the pictures, great story telling.
Comment by Tara — April 21, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
looks like it was a lovely weekend
i had to laugh with you and the bear and oh why oh why do you tempt me so with those yummmy deserts
have a good week
Comment by jen — April 21, 2008 @ 9:43 pm
Boob job?!? Think you missed posting the photo’s.
HEHEHE.
Comment by Carol Van Rooy — April 21, 2008 @ 10:03 pm
Fun, fun, fun!
Those desserts look wonderful! I wish I had one or three of them now!
Comment by Cherrye — April 22, 2008 @ 3:49 am
What a great weekend indeed. Boy oh boy could I ever use one of those. I’m planning one for my 40th but I may not be able to wait that long! Loved the dresses, and everyone knows that new dresses for brunch are an absolute must!
Comment by Joanne at Frutto della Passione — April 22, 2008 @ 4:27 am
Gotta love the girlfriend time! You didn’t mention if she loved the guest room, though I’m sure she did.
Those desserts had me drooling, btw. I know I wouldn’t have been able to resist either.
Comment by smtwngrl — April 22, 2008 @ 7:27 am
Sounds like y’all had a great time!
Those desserts look so yummy. Wish I could reach right through my computer screen and eat one for breakfast!
I’m so glad you managed to survive the bear attacks!
Comment by Corie — April 22, 2008 @ 8:03 am
Sounds like an awesome weekend! The boob job is funny ~ I guess I could afford one of those….
Comment by ValleyGirl — April 22, 2008 @ 8:29 am
When you were talking boob job I thought you were going to show your new bra…LOL!
You and your friend look fantastic..HOT babes!
Great time again last night;)
Comment by Louise — April 22, 2008 @ 9:43 am
What fun! I loved the bear attack and the boob job.
Comment by Quirky — April 22, 2008 @ 11:29 am
Okay, I am soooo coming to visit you!
Comment by Kimberly — April 22, 2008 @ 11:56 am
Looks like a great time was had by all! Love the pics and the stories. Good dress pick for the opera btw. And as another comment mentioned… how did she like her guest pampering?
Comment by Jody — April 22, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
sounds amazing!! glad you had such a good time!
Comment by Devon — April 22, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
awww
glad you had fun.
the pedicures would have been my favorite part of the party weekend.
Comment by Ruth — April 22, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
what a fantastic weekend!!!
way too much fun
Comment by esther — April 22, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
so glad you had an awesome weekend
you look very relaxed in the last pic!
Comment by PamJ — April 22, 2008 @ 11:38 pm
How fun is that? I love me some girl time!!
Comment by Denise — April 23, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
Awww…what a fun weekend with a good friend!
Comment by staci — April 23, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
Looks like *so* much fun–and your hair looks fabulous
Comment by bleeding espresso — April 24, 2008 @ 2:04 am
GIRLFRIEND time, what a blast. Your dress is so cute. Love the strappy shoes.
Comment by Bee Repartee — April 24, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
Oh how jealous I am of your girlie time! Love all the pictures. Your boob job is my fave. Love all the dresses in your photos. You look so hot. The picture of you out in front of the dirt piles made me giggle. I’m glad it was a great time. I’m happy for your for your time together!
Comment by Val — April 25, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
You guys look so amazing in your dress up clothes. The boob job is pretty good too.
Comment by Alexis — May 11, 2008 @ 9:07 pm