Thank you for all the compliments on the new do. I'm back to curly now, but will be revisiting the straight side soon. I'm going to try and share more pictures of myself around here too-I always love seeing the person I'm reading about so I assume I'm not the only one.
Last weekend, as I mentioned, I gathered up Jessica from Salt Lake and had a slumber party at the Hotel Monaco. I read about the place on Nie Nie's blog way back when and was intrigued by the colors of the place. It didn't disappoint and I would recommend it to anyone! We ate at the restaraunt too-and it was out of this world good! I don't really get into food much anymore, but I enjoyed that meal to the last bite. The company might have helped. ;)
What a flood of memories that night brought about. (It didn't bring much sleep, but many memories, yes.) The eighteen hundred thousand times we spent the night together during high school, we generally spent taking pictures. (and drinking lemon juice, but that's a story for a different time.)
Pictures of us, pictures of things, pictures of us doing incredibly odd things. So naturally, that's what we did. We tried to recreate some of my favorite shots of us 10-ish years ago and added some new ones to the mix.
The leopard is courtesy of the hotel. You can get zebra striped too, if your flavor runs that direction. We jumped on the bed. Please remind me of this if I ever post about my children doing this and it driving me crazy. (OK? thanks.)
We talked and talked - but instead of the boys we were head over heals with, we talked about our spouses, children and work. Jessica has gone on to receive a Masters in (what Jessica? math?) - well she was working as the worlds coolest teacher until her husband Will graduated from college and now she is home with her kidluns. And you all know what I do.
Jessica hopped off the plane in these snazzy lilac shoes and the next day, donned some traffic stopping red ones. She insisted that she could move in 'em, so I made her run back and forth to prove it. She topped me and added a dance to the end.
It was so much fun! (So much so that we have declared it a annual thing now.) Not only to see Jessica, but to visit with her family too. (She came into town to go to her new nephews baby blessing. You can read about it on her blog.) It was easy to say goodbye because we're going to invade them in San Diego at the end of our Disneyland trip. A couple days of Seaworld and the beach- can't wait.
Now, on completely different news-can someone give me the run down on Twitter? I've resisted but I'm starting to wonder if I'm missing out on something really cool here. ?
I want to stay connected with you all-really I do.
PS-something kinda cool up next week, and a giveaway.
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The cool frames are from VeraLim!
Nothing can take the place of a best friend!! You are lucky to have each other!! Glad you had an amazing "girls" night!
Posted by: sarah galbraith | April 02, 2009 at 03:03 PM
oooh your friend jessica does have some very cute foot fashion!! makes me want to call up my girlhood friend for a weekend getaway!
Posted by: heather hales DESIGNS | April 02, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Hey Sandi! fun to check in on you and read all your latests. Lovely new piano...I've been starting the hunt for one too! Hope you and your family are having a nice spring!
Posted by: Angie | April 02, 2009 at 04:15 PM
I parked at the Hotel Monaco last night when I went to the ballet!
Didja get a goldfish for your room? I love that place!
Posted by: Kim | April 02, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Sandi you are gorgeous!!!!!!!! You can tell your confidence has came a long way. I'm proud of you. We would love more pics.
Posted by: Trish | April 02, 2009 at 07:29 PM
So fun! Girl getaways are always the best. I'm headed to one in May.
PS- You look great! I need to start posting more pictures of myself too. Not just for people who read blogs, but for my kids to have. I don't have many pictures of my mom and I want my kids to have pictures of me!
Posted by: Missy | April 02, 2009 at 08:21 PM
Twitter is like blogging for those of us with A.D.D. Share the unimportant trivial details of daily life... things that happen or you are up to that do not warrant a blog post in themselves, yet are marginally interesting.
I love it, since I can do it from my phone... and it takes just seconds.
Posted by: julie | April 03, 2009 at 12:26 AM
I love the pictures!
And I can't wait to hear your news next week. Like really, really can't wait!
Posted by: Old Red Barn Co. | April 03, 2009 at 05:56 AM
There is NOTHING like an old friend that you stay connected with....I have one from 37 years ago, we still get together a couple of times a year!!!!!LOVE THOSE SHOES! I wish I could find some great ones to wear to market that were so chic and comfortable! Thanks for the pictures...you look great!
Posted by: sheri howard | April 03, 2009 at 06:36 AM
My shoes you can tell have been through many a games of kickball, basketball and jumprope with my kids...the weekend, was so much fun! Twitter...give Will a call:)
Posted by: Jessica | April 03, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Sounds like you guys are a blast to hang out with! Yes you are missing out on the twitter fun! LOL Get on the ball girlie!! Check it out and follow me: ThreePeas
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | April 03, 2009 at 01:40 PM
TOTALLY saw lenka in modesto, california! : )
you're looking amazing miss sandi!
hope to see you in chicago, maybe we can trade some more music!
Posted by: jessica horton- california quiltmakers | April 03, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Nothing better than girls weekend with your best gal. You guys look like you had so much fun!
Posted by: mo | April 04, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Girly weekends are a definite must. Before my youngest was born four years ago my sister and I did girly weekends at least twice a year - the last was in Prague which is such a stunning city - before that Barcelona. I really miss that - you've spurred me in to action to get something sorted! I think Paris was supposed to be our next destination, but we never got round to it. Time to plan...
Kim xx
Posted by: Kim McBirnie | April 05, 2009 at 12:16 AM
A girl weekend sounds really good!
Your patterns are really good,Sandi!Last week I tried out to sew one and it was fantastic.You can see it at my blog!
Thank you very much for it!
Posted by: Steffi | April 05, 2009 at 07:15 AM
That looks like such fun! Good for you!
Posted by: Missy Severson | April 05, 2009 at 10:08 AM
How fun!!! Are you on Facebook?? I'll have to check, I found Heather Bailey there. OMG, I was in JoAnn yesterday, all of your gorgeous fabrics were on these bins and other things!! I was so excited to see that!! Good for you! I love in Atlanta, so you are all over the place :)
Posted by: Shari | April 05, 2009 at 10:15 AM
I am ready for a girl's weekend now! Cute photos and awesome shoes.
Posted by: Jeanne | April 05, 2009 at 01:57 PM
Mmmmm....we love to eat at Bambara.
p.s. you always have the best playlists. They always make me happy. :)
Posted by: Kim | April 05, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Sounds like you had a blast! cute pics!
Posted by: twoprettylittleskirts | April 05, 2009 at 08:41 PM
I am on Twitter too...great way to get tidbits on what everyone is up to.
@pinklemonadebag
Posted by: Caroline | April 06, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Ok this is going to sound weird, but I've been checking your blog out for the past year or so, and I just saw that picture of Jessica on your blog! We were roommates in College, I lived with her while Will was on the East doing an Internship, and I was going to teach second grade at her school with her. What a small world...we are all connected!
Posted by: Sara | April 08, 2009 at 05:57 PM