Old Friends and Baby Kicks

I have been looking forward to this weekend for a while.  It's so very exciting to have Meredith, Kylee, and TJ in town!  :)

Meredith was in town for a wedding this weekend, but made sure she was able to come over, stay the night, see the house, and visit for a bit.  Since her and John live in Colorado Springs, it is a rare treat when we get to see her, as visits are rare because of the long drive.  It's so wonderful to see her again!  We probably won't see her again until Christmas or Thanksgiving.  Unless of course, Michael and I decide to make a trip to Colorado, which I would be all for...  Will just have to see how the finances hold out.  *fingers crossed*  Meredith is the one who really organized this weekend and made sure we found a way to see each other and visit.  I'm so very glad for that.  I needed a visit from these guys.  It renews my spirit.  :)

It's been over a year since I've seen Kylee.  Can't believe it.  The last time we saw each other and really got to hang out was when Michael and I were still living in Manhattan.  So much has changed in both of our lives since we saw each other last.  I must say that I'm excited to see her so happy with her new(ish, close to a year now) boyfriend Tim.  Kylee has very high standards when it comes to men and I know Tim makes her so happy and it's so refreshing to see.  I love her!  It has been so great catching up.  It's like the 3 of us are still living together in Royal Towers.  I love that about old friends, the ability to just pick up again as if no time has gone by.

TJ is, well...  TJ.  ;)  Always just a little bit special, but always keeping us laughing.  It's been so long since I've heard him making fun of Kylee for growling at someone or making fun of Meredith for being a spaz.  Truly, TJ is the spazzy one, but he keeps us laughing, so we keep him around.  ;)  Talking last night about stories from Manhattan, letting Virg out of his cage or bright orange puke in the bathtub, oh my goodness, I laughed until I cried.  It's nice having TJ around.  He makes sure the mood never gets too heavy.  ;)

Also, another pleasant surprise for my weekend, Michelle is in town!!!  She is only around for a short time between vacation and a family reunion, but she's making time to stop by and see the house, the bump, and to visit.  I can't wait!  Michelle lives in Denver, so I don't see her often either.  I'm starting to think a trip to Colorado is going to have to happen, there are just too many wonderful people out there to keep me away.  :)
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Looks like I won't be seeing Shell after all.  Things got busy with the family.  I understand things come up.  I'm sure we will see each other next time Shelly is in town.  :)

Finally, I know I keep posting the same things about the baby kicking and moving, but I am just in love with this baby and this feeling, so I'm going to post about it again.  :D  Yesterday Meredith was lucky enough to feel the baby kick a couple times.  All it took was a little Wild Cherry Pepsi.  ;)  Honestly, it wouldn't have taken much if it hadn't been so late in the night.  The baby has been kicking and moving basically all day now.  The rolling is a bit different feeling, but I'm starting to notice the differences in the movements.  I'm just elated that the baby is moving so consistantly!!!  It's such a relief to this stressed out and worrisome Mama.  :)  We're also at 21 weeks now, getting closer and closer to meeting our little one.  The time is going by very fast.  Can't wait for our little autumn baby to be here!  Life is changing fast.  I hope I can keep up.

Well, that's about all I have for now.  I will try to post later about Michael's job and everything that happened there, but for now I'm going to get up and make breakfast for my guests.  :)  Have a wonderful Saturday!!