Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeekThis past summer we had the good fortune to make friends with a new family while we vacationed at the Ranch. The mom and I hit it off right away and our oldest girls soon became quick friends.
Both girls are only a few weeks apart in age and had a lot in common, which means Vicki and I also had a lot in common!
By the end of the week the two teens were attached at the hip and sharing each other's clothes! It was sad when we had to say goodbye, but we all promised to stay in touch.
So that is just what we have done! During Thanksgiving we had the opportunity to meet up again! They drove down near us to go hiking and then traveled about an hour and half away to have Thanksgiving with family.
We jumped at the chance to spend an afternoon together! My friends sister generously opened her beautiful home to our family. We spent a few hours chatting and catching up and getting to know Vicki's husband (he didn't come to the Ranch) and her sister.
After munching on some yummy Thanksgiving leftovers we took to girls Ice skating down at the beach! Yes, that is the way we roll here in Southern California! We Ice skate under the shade of palm trees.
After ice skating we headed down to the beach. Since it was late and we were going out to dinner we asked all four girls not to get wet. Of course the big girls thought they could keep from getting wet if they just rolled up their skinny jeans.
Which really means, we will shake our heads, agree not to get wet, but ultimately we are going to do what we want. "I mean like what's the big deal MOM it's only water!"
So we gave up and just let them be kids! Because really, it isn't just water......it's fun and when you are a kid what is more important than having some fun?
52 comments:
that is so cool. I remember meeting really cool friends on vacation. We have failed to stay in touch. I am glad that you were able too. I love the photos.
Those pics are so cool and FUN!!!!
I wish I could go from ice skating to the beach (and short sleeves!!!) too!!
What wonderful souvenirs for you all!! Good for you for keeping in touch...looks like the girls had a blast. Ahh just thinking about going to the beach....
Great pictures!
And, teenage girls..I remember those days.
FANTASTIC - and I love those photos!!
Those pictures are awesome. I really would love to get a family shot like the second one. so cute!
What a great way to start a friendship!! I love that!
And that last shot? A framer for SURE!
What a great story...and amazing pics!!!
Wow that's really cool that you guys still keep in touch!
Ice skating under palm trees? That's pretty amazing. I can't say that we have anything here that's remotely like that.
Those pictures are GREAT!! How nice to have met such wonderful new friends.
I really like both shots, but I love the jump shot. I've always wanted to get a capture like that.
Happy Friday!
Way to give in you old softy. (That's just an expression, I'm certainly not implying that you're old).
That sounds like a great time, and I think the pictures are fantastic -- especially the first one.
I hope you have that second photo in a frame! That is fantastic and the sort of shot you just can't plan!
Great story, too... I love meeting people you feel like you've known forever.
What fun pictures!! They are priceless! How wonderful to find such great new friends!
LOVE the pictures!!
Oh, and strawberry angel is (was) cheap wine. Very cheap wine! lol
LOVE the pictures! I wish we had some warm sandy beaches here in upstate New York...
Can I come next time? Looks like so.much.fun!!! :o)
new friends is awesome!
And nothin' is more important than having some fun. Sometimes it's hard to let go of our own ideas and just roll wit it but that's definitely what the best memories are made of. Way to go mamma! What a great picture of them too!!!
Good friends are hard to come by - what a wonderful post! I hope you guys can continue to keep in touch!
What an awesome experience to make friend while on vacation and hit it off so well. Love the pictures!
Those are some great memories and some great photos :) Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the visit and the lovely comment.
Sounds like they had fun. You're right about letting them be kids. I know - I have three of my own!
How awesome you were able to spend Thanksgiving together. Love the photos.
I love the photos, but even more, I adore that you are REALLY keeping in touch- not just empty words at the end of a vacation. You're living out that GirlScout song, "make new friends..." :-)
looks like a blast!
Wow...beautiful pics!
Nice PhotoStory Friday!!
Jay
seriously, you are killing me. it's 12 degrees here and i need the beach!
I miss ice skating on the beach. Now we have real ice. And I try NOT to skate on it, because you know, the driveway isn't an appropriate place to fall on your arse on the ice.
So much of fun! The last shot is too good.
Great fun.... you are right-- it's all about the fun!!!
And hopefully this will be the beginning of a life-long friendship for your daughter!!
how cool!! those pictures are awesome- you DEF need to pull out that scrapping gear soon, mama!
ps- i tagged you in my blog today. you're it! *runs away like a kid on a soda high*
Very, VERY cool that you can go ice skating at the beach! We can go ice skating at the lake, too, now in winter.... but swimming would be impossible!!! (and likely not good for your health, either!!)
The pictures are beautiful!
Great photos and story!
You really do just have to give up and let them get wet...you're only young once!
It's so fun to make new friends and it's amazing how we can meet them just about anywhere. Also, I stopped by to see if your word verification was turned off... :)
That is so cool! It's always great to meet people that turn out to be unexpected friends! Looks like so much fun!
Oh how I remember those days! The photos are fantastic, it makes me wanna GO!
Great photos! Thanks for stopping by my blog and come back anytime!
make it a great day!
Great photos! Thanks for stopping by my blog and come back anytime!
make it a great day!
What fun!
Ice skating on the beach! NICE!
That's it I'm moving to California. My hubby and I are beach lovers and your pictures look like so much fun!
You always have such wonderful pics!
How wonderful and also great you let the kids be kids. The pictures are gorgeous and roller skating on the beach at Thanksgiving time? I so want to roll like that.
sounds like the perfect day to me!!!
I love these photos! And the fact that the older girls are dressed alike in blue stripes and skinny jeans completely by accident. Do your blog-stalkers have any idea how cold it was on that beach?!? And OUR good fortune last summer was meeting YOU!
I love the picture of them under the pier. The lighting worked just perfectly!
I do hope you continue to stay in touch! That last shot is priceless!
Thanks for visiting my PSF.
Happy weekend
Awesome pictures! They look like they had a blast. :)
Great pictures....What a priceless moment!
Friends are the best!
LOVE IT....Let them get wet....It is fun! LOVE LOVE the photo.
Those are wonderful photos and what fun.
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