I've just returned from visiting my good friend Krissi, in Post Falls, ID. We had a lot of fun.
First on our agenda was a spa day, at the "Highlands Day Spa". Six women gathered (Amy, Laurie, Dena, Erika, Krissi, & myself) to treat ourselves to some relaxation and time away from every-day life.
We enjoyed a hand and foot paraffin dip, a foot soak and massage, a mud hair treatment and...
an awesome upper back massage from Zach! He did a great job. I REALLY needed a good massage! As we took turns at each station, we ate yummy snacks and visited with one another. We had a nice relaxing time, enjoying the company of women and getting to know one another better.
Next, we went to dinner. A few more women joined us for the night; Tami and Terri. I can't remember the restaurant's name, but it was like P.F. Changs. We enjoyed a family-style meal, including lettuce wraps...of course!
Then, we headed towards the mountains. We stayed in a condo time-share. We stayed up late talking and eating yummy treats. The highlight was the chocolate fountain in which we dipped, rice crispy treats, strawberries, mint Oreos, etc.
In the morning, 3 girls had to get back for kid's ballgames, but the remaining 5 of us took our time getting showered, dressed and cleaning up before leaving.
Me, Dena, Erika (Dena's sis-in-law from California),
Krissi & Terri.
Here's the view from our condo balcony.
Right on Lake
Coeur'd Alene.
After checking out, we went to lunch and did a little shopping. Such a nice get-away, with such a nice group.
Saturday evening, I went to a Spokane Indian's hockey game with
Krissi and her family. Steve's work (
Krissi's husband) takes all of their employees/family/friends to the game, once a year. They rent out a "box" and have catered food and drinks. It was an exciting game. They played the #1 team, in their league, (Spokane is #2 in the league) in which they have a lot of team
rivalry. There were 2 really big fights (gloves, pads, helmets, etc. thrown off) and 1 small fight.
Spokane's mascot visited our box twice. Some kids loved him others did NOT.
For the remainder of the week, I hung out with Krissi, her family and her friends. We scrapbooked, volunteered in her girl's school, went to her R.S. birthday dinner and did a little shopping.
Here's Krissi's youngest, Daniel. I took a picture of him with all these stuffed animals surrounding him. The whole couch was full! It reminded me of that scene in E.T. :o) --His favorites are "Cookie" (bear) and "Puppy" (build-a-bear dog).
Did I mention we scrapbooked??? My goal was to scrapbook a whole year while I was there. Well, I didn't get a whole year done, but I did get a lot accomplished. I started in June 2006 and ended in April 2007 (I had to skip Dec 2006, because I accidentally left my pictures at home.)
Krissi's friend Lisa, let us come over several times and scrapbook in her awesome basement. Krissi has brought over most of her stuff to Lisa's because she has such an awesome space. All I had to bring was my book pages, photos and cutting instruments, everything else was provided. (Lisa has a Cricut. You know that cool die-cut machine. That was fun to play with.)
Thanks Krissi and Lisa!
***Lisa and Jodie, you lucked out. I accidentally erased the picture of you scrapbooking. So sorry. I bet you're so bummed. I was fun hanging out with you girls! Thanks again.***
Overall, I had a really nice week. I am grateful for good friends and a great husband and family.
I taught my friend Amber (Jason's car wash assistant's girlfriend) to scrapbook today. She has a sweet 8 month old baby girl, Kenya and a baby boy on the way, due in January!
Looking at this sweet face makes my aching back and messy, neglected house all worth it. 
