BFFs

In October 2011,  my family moved to Savage MN.  One Sunday at church we saw a new young couple sitting in front of us during Sunday school.  We kind of pounced on them asking their names and where they were from because we were so excited to find some new friends around our age in the area! Well this Sunday, they were only here for a visit but getting ready to move to MN to start a new job.  Once they finally moved in, things got serious! Martin and Katy became our best friends and we hung out almost every weekend.  There was a pretty good group of us of about 4 or 5 couples that did fun things together often.  Then something must have been in the water because many of us got pregnant around the same time too!  Katy and I hit it off so well and became best friends.  We have kept in touch through both of our many moves and kept track of each other’s babies through photos, Facebook and blog updates.  This past week, their family came to visit!  Martin, Katy and their amazing 15 month old twins!

We had a pretty jam packed week of fun actvities.

On Wedneday, we met my old co-worker and her adorable boy, Owen, at the Children’s museum.  I must say Minnesota’s Children’s Museum is pretty amazing and great for a wide age range. 

Mom selfie

Water time!

On Thursday, Katy, our babies and I met at the Mall of America.  Katy and I browsed Sephora for our new adventures in make-up and then we drank delicious bubble teas from the Tea Garden,  Mmmm Avocado-almond is my fav! 

On Friday, I set up a playdate with a few people Katy knew from living in MN, along with my co-worker who came to the Children’s museum and a ton of other friends.  We went to the Splash pad/park in Robbinsdale and we sure took it over!  There were at least 8 moms in our group and the majority had multiple kids.  It was one of our best play groups yet!

Leave it to Joaquin to steal other's food...

Friday through Sunday, Katy’s family stayed at our place.  We went out for sushi, played with make up, made strawberry cheesecake french toast for breakfast and of course had SO much fun watching the twins play with Joaquin and our puppy.  You really can’t not have fun with all of them running around the house and yard all weekend!

Our flawless faces after I gave my first real make-up lesson!

The Strawberry cream cheese french toast Katy and I made.

Everyone seated for Sunday Breakfast

Saturday I attended Leslie’s bridal shower for which I’m the Maid of Honor.  I don’t have any pictures yet but I do have a picture of the sign I made to decorate with.

Leslie’s sister in law threw the shower and her mom cooked delicious, as usual, Lebanese food.  The gorgeous home was decorated beautifully with lots of coral and white roses. We played a how well do Leslie and her Fiancé know each other game.  For every question the two didn’t match answers, Leslie had to eat a piece of gum, but her mouth didn’t even get full enough for it to be funny so I guess they know each other pretty well!  Overall it was a success and a beautiful day for the bride!

Finally on Sunday, before our friends went home, we went to the Burnsville chapel for church where we all met.  It was so fun to see everyone!  This ward was a big part of our life and we still miss it today.  Everyone was very welcoming to us there and they were just as welcoming when we returned to visit,  It really was a fun reunion…especially showing off how much our babies have grown!