This weekend Sandy and Ryan came in from Wisconsin to visit us. They picked up Chris in Chicago on the way, so our house was full of friends and laughter the whole weekend.
On Saturday, we hosted friends at our house before the U of M game. It was interesting to me while we tailgated at our house, then went to game, came back to our house after, and went out for dinner later, how all of our friends got along so well. Stein and I were the first degree of separation so to speak. Our friends were from different times and places in our lives, yet had no problem making conversation and inevitably laughing. There were friends who Stein grew up with, college friends of mine, some family, friends we've known since moving to Ann Arbor, and friends we've made in the last 2 years (hi, Amy!).
I was never nervous that someone would be left out of the conversation, or that I would have to keep checking in to see if everyone was having fun. I know I've said it before, but what I love about being with any of our friends is the laughter. There are so many memories, old and new, that we just pick up from the last time and continue to laugh about. Mixed in with this laughter is time spent catching up on recent events, struggles, and life stuff. The bonds tighten, and we look forward to the next time we'll be together.
I cherish the friends we have. The friends who knew us then, and know us now, and love to laugh.
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Hi Kelly!! What an awesome weekend!! Thank you all for such a great day :)
If they are friends of yours and Stein, they will always get along great.
It already seems like ages since we've been there. All the laughter recharges the soul. Looking forward to February! Thanks again for a fantastic time.
I'm a little behind in reading your blog! We had so much fun with you guys! Thanks so much for inviting us along. :)
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