The ladies

After much planning and date arranging, several of the ladies were able to make the trek north for a weekend getaway to this lovely townhouse in Beaver Bay. Despite the rainy conditions, we managed a walk and a chat down on the Lake Superior shore and a dinner out here. Most of our time, however, was spent chatting, eating, and just catching up on each other's lives. The newest member of the clan, Reagan, was unbelievably willing to snuggle with her mama, lulled to sleep by the crazy chatter. Thanks for a wonderful weekend, ladies! It was very rejuvenating to be around all of you. It makes me miss you a whole lot more.

Our attempt at the chic, windblown look.

The cupcakes spelled out "Happy Birthday Liz and Kat." That's a lot of cupcakes.

One of the many delicious items that we ate during the weekend. Of course there was no shortage of food, candy, drinks, etc.

Vegas vaycay

Outside the water show at Bellagio

Livin' it up at the Ghostbar. Went to bed at 6am MN time. I was quite proud of us. Must have been those $12 cocktails...

Us at Caesar's Palace. The dealers were wearing fake gold chains.

Outside our hotel. Had breakfast at Mon Ami Gabi with Jenna and the mushroom and brie egg white omelet was perfection!

The conservatory in the Bellagio--celebration of the Chinese New Year.



We're already talking about the next trip. I'm thinking white sand...

I wanna be a rock star

Still basking in the post-vacation bliss, I figured these pictures warranted some attention: we accompanied the Berrisfords & the Bjerkens to Wisconsin Dells this past weekend. And while the water park, hot springs & holiday food garnered some of our attention, I must admit that many of the hours were whiled away playing Rock Band, and frankly, I like it. A lot. There were some wistful, Partridge Family-type moments as I foddered away on the drums. We're already planning our next vacation. Rock on.