Ruby-licious!

The Ruby-licious Ladies

During Derby weekend, Sarah and I journeyed to downtown Louisville for a Mother-daughter trip. We were invited by my sister-in-law and niece to join their church's Ruby-licious retreat. This title was so fun and was based on the scripture that values women above rubies. We had a BLAST! Friday night we checked into a posh suite and dined at the Spaghetti Factory. We also enjoyed several classes on strengthening our relationship, modesty, etiquette, our conversion stories, and self-defense. Of course, we concluded our weekend with a marathon shopping trip to the MALL! Phew! By the end the girls were dragging, but Lee Ann and I were fine! For a couple of mature (old) babes, we've still got it!

Bestest Cousins

Gurrrrrrr!!

Get him, Shelby!

POW!

Oh no! What have I done?

Girls Weekend 2008

Every fall the girls in our family go away for the weekend. My mom, my sister Misty, and my sister-in-law Lee Ann, and I all met up at my sister's house early one Friday for a fun filled fall girls' time. We spent a few hours shopping at this awesome thrift store and then went out for a yummy dinner. Then it was my sister's Ward Fabulous Friday.

We're having fun crafting!

Spencer before he has his meltdown! Misty is still happy!

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Lee Ann and I had a wonderful time! We made these cute blocks and a star picture (I'll post pictures of them later), but Misty and Mom had the challenge of my newest nephew, cute little Spencer! He was tired and crying most of the time. Lee Ann and I shared a moment of relief that our kids are all getting bigger--the one blessing of being old! After a good nights sleep, we were off the next morning to the new IKEA store.

IKEA! The Swedish are amazing!

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Wow! What a neat place! We had lunch there and bought several neat things we just had to have! I even almost finished my Christmas shopping. Finally, we finished out the day shopping, again, at the Gap Outlet! Phew! I can say I was truly shopped out! I didn't get home until 11:45 pm, but I had a great time. Girls Weekend rocks!

The shopping continues.......

The only boy allowed--Spencer Thomas!