I had an AWESOME getaway! It's been several years since the girls all got together so it was about time to have an Allen Girls Weekend! We all (6 sisters and 1 sister-in-law) traveled to my mom's house for several days of relaxing and fun over Memorial Day weekend! I flew out to Washington State on Thursday. My sister Janet and her cute little Stella picked me up at the airport, took me to get my haircut, and then drove us out to my parents house. The rest of the girls trickled in that evening. We stayed up WAY too late talking, laughing, and catching up! On Friday we just hung out and relaxed. We did a favorites exchange (why didn't we take a picture of all of our favorites?) where we got goodies, kitchen gadgets, and some beauty things too - so fun! We also worked on a puzzle, played bunco, got beautiful quilts from my talented and amazing mom (yes, she made 7 quilts for the weekend!) and ate some yummy food. On Saturday we went shopping! Little Stella hung out with her dad, but Trina's spunky Taelyn got to come with us and did so well! We drove to Seattle and hit several stores. I know I stocked up! When do I ever have a chance to go shopping with my sisters and mom without my kids? Never! On Sunday we went to church and relaxed. Early Monday morning my trusty driver, Janet, drove me back to the airport. Can't wait to do it again in another couple of years! I LOVE my sisters and wish I could see them more often. You gals are awesome!
Meanwhile, back at home, my kids were living it up! My little ones had so much fun playing at my friends houses on Thursday and Friday. Over the weekend Mike took them all out to play! On Saturday they went to the Bass Pro Shop to see fish, color turtle magnets, and hang out. He also took them to lunch and then home for some fun. On Monday they went to a Memorial Day presentation, the James River, and a neighbor's BBQ. They got mom treats and flowers to welcome me home. I appreciate the great dad that Mike is to our kids!
There we are: L to R Stephanie, Nancy, Betsy, Trina holding Taelyn, Mom, me, Janet, and Jana
Our haul after a day in Seattle...not bad!
The kids at the Bass Pro Shop
At Lowes checking out the riding mowers
Wading in the James River - yes, several of them ended up soaking wet. Kids don't 'wade'!
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