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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Time Out For Women

What a wonderful group of girlfriends I have. I have known Merilee, Denise and Amber for over 12 years and our friendship has grown so much over these years.
I feel so fortunate to have been able to spend the entire weekend with them and my sister, Carly, up in Portland and attend Deseret Book's Time Out For Women Conference. (Laurel, where were you????)
We stayed at Carly's new home and had SO much fun. I don't know what I enjoyed more - the conference, spending time with the girls at Carly's and scaring Merilee, eating, seeing my mom and gram, or sleeping in Sunday morning. (and I mean SLEEPING IN!) It was all so wonderful and easy and relaxing. There aren't many people in this world you can just be yourself with and let it all hang out. And boy, did we let it all hang out this weekend!
It was a fabulous and much needed time out for ME.

17 VERY much appreciated comments:

Renee said...

How fun for you girls. Those girls are truly awesome. Wow I haven't seen Amber or Denise in so long. Merilee either, but I saw her more than the other girls. Tell them I said Hello. I sooooo wish I could have been there with you girls and let it all hang out.

Dani said...

I'm glad you had such a nice time! It's always so nice to get a time out! We need 'em! We (my mom, me and Jill) would have to liked to have gone but it just didn't work out this year! Hopefully next time!

Jeralee said...

How fun to get away for the weekend and hang with the girls. Man I can't believe how thin Merilee has gotten! She looks fantastic.

It is great having good friends

Radke said...

What a fun weekend! It is always fun to get away with the girls. We missed you at Super Saturday, but glad you had a great time:) Love ya

Margaret said...

It was fun seeing you all at Time Out and everyone else in the state that has moved away!

Thanks for letting me borrow Delaney for a little while. Sure love that little neice of mine.

Kristen Moss said...

I wish I could have gone to timeout. That is so awesome. Sometimes you just have to get away.


ps I love the song small enough, I think it is one of my favorites. I will be on your blog a lot now!!!

Lakes are Great said...

i miss you!!

Andrea said...

How fun!! I didn't know that you know Merilee. She is in our ward. I just love her. I have never heard about TOFW. I think I need to plan on going next year. Is it connected to the church? Looks like you guys had a great time.

SusieQ said...

So fun to see you and your sweet baby at TOFW!

Julee and Matt said...

So much fun! It's always nice to have a get away. I am so glad Carly got to go with you...I just love her!

Kelli W. said...

It was so fun seeing you in person! I had to hug you because it felt like I was seeing a long lost friend! I so enjoyed meeting your wonderful group of friends and really think you're all the most kind, warm, and friendly women I've met. I also LOVE the song NO that you've got on here! I loved hearing her sing at TOFW.

Paula said...

I'm so jealous of you! Next year I get to go!!! Lov eyou!

Sara said...

So glad you had a chance to get away and relax. Will you remind me what sleeping in is like??? Ah, those were the days...

carizolli said...

WOW - that sounds like the perfect weekend! I'm glad you guys had fun.

Laura's Linoleum said...

I've always wanted to go to one of these. Some day I will.

Inger said...

Oh my gosh, Rachel! I just linked to your blog from Susan's. You both have such beautiful blogs!! I feel like I've been in the dark ages. Can you believe I didn't even know what a blog was until today? This is fun. I'm off to visit Margaret next:)

Tonya said...

I was so surprised to see you at Time Out For Women! Thank you for finding me. I wish we lived closer, but I will be down there on November 8th for sure. I think I have my hubby talked into staying the night. Will you e-mail me so I can get the contact info for Kent and Ludene?