Sweet Fellowship

I had an amazing day today. The Lord saw my need and filled it. He knew the cry of my heart even before I had the awareness that I was crying. I don't think it was loneliness, but a desire to be with like minded women. People who are enjoying life, enjoying motherhood, enjoying Christ. (and who like coffee, and like to talk!)

Several weeks ago, one of my favorite bloggers, mentioned that she was going to be in the Pacific Northwest, and somewhere along the way it grew into the idea of gathering together "Mommy Bloggers." Being that this is my third post, I am only barely in this category, but nobody EVER visits Washington, so I jumped on the idea.

Furthermore, hubby and I just really are not very good at creating fun and interesting family activities, but here was one gift wrapped and delivered to my Inbox!

At the last minute, hubby bailed out, and I had the opportunity to invite a friend of mine (mother of two) to join us on our hour long trip to Mommy Blogger Heaven. This hour meant alot to me - I needed some time with my friend. She had just returned from a month long trip, and I wanted to jump back into her life as fast as possible.

We arrived right on time, unloaded our 8 passenger vehicle, which had held 8 passengers for the very first time (and 5 carseats!) and were greeted by a whole team of helpful and cheerful children. They introduced themselves, helped me carry in food and baby stuff, and, more than anything, assuaged my fears that I was in for 6 hours of marathon "keeping my children from killing themselves," which is no fun at all. I was immediately at peace with the surroundings and that, even outdoors on the lovely acreage, my kids were contained and well looked-after.

....Did I mention that this was Mommy Blogger Heaven!

I met for the first time so many lovely women, and their delightful children. Some had come from just down the street, some from another county, and at least one from a different time zone.

It was refreshing. It was encouraging. Thank you to all of you, all that you shared, and all that you are. Here are their blogs:

Kim at Life in a Shoe

Kim at Cunningham Rules

Karen at Engstrom Family Celebrations

Jenni at Chris and Jenni

Kendra at Heath Happenings

Sarah at A Dollop of Sour Cream

And here are my few pictures, taken mostly of my children...sorry!

One of the first exciting things that happened was the appearance of two feisty goats - eager to eat the newly grown Tulips. All children were assigned the task of shooing away the naughty goats. The LOVED it, and there were lots of giggles!

Then the children marched off to put the goats back in there goathouse. My Golden Girl, age 6, is in all pink, and was so excited to hold the reigns, followed by my Miss Perfect.

The goat house!

Having Fun Together:
Entertainer, age almost 3
Explorer, age 17 mos.

Miss Perfect, age 4 1/2

As a side note: You will notice my children will not look at my camera. I do not understand this. The moment after I take a picture they are very eager to see how they look in it - you would think they would want to be showing their faces....I don't know.