Friends at First Sight

I should have posted this back in September (when it happened), but time got away from me. I'm posting it today in honor of my fabulous friend Heidi's birthday. You may remember a post last November about Heidi's visit for my baby shower. She one of the most special people I've ever met, and our friendship a treasure I hold dear. She and her husband and children came to visit Labor Day weekend, and it was wonderful to spend a day with them. I'll admit I was a little worried about how Lawson would do with four new people in HIS house...especially two new kids. BUT, they got along wonderfully. In fact, I think they (especially Keaton and Lawson) were friends at first sight sort of like Heidi and I. Our friendship has been and easy one. Neither of us feeling the need to be entertained but just content to be spending time with each other (one of my favorite things about us). The kids played and had a great time and Heidi and I enjoyed catching up. You notice the husbands are not in any of the pictures. That's because they were behind the camera. Haha!

Look at Keaton loving on Lawson, and Lawson loving it. I love this!!

If you know Heidi, you know that a girly girl she is not. She did let me paint Kelsey's nails though. What a sweet baby girl!

Me holding Heidi's baby and her holding mine. We're officially all grown up I think.

I love this picture for a lot of reasons. I love this girl and her sweet family. And, even though most other pictures I have of us are just the two of us being silly, I feel like this one might be the most natural of all. Us...as moms. Also, may I point out how chummy Keaton and Lawson are? I love this!! Keaton wanted to sit by Lawson and when he put his arm around him, Lawson just laid his head on Keaton's shoulder liked he'd known him forever.

I loved this day with Heidi and her family! I'm so thankful for time with her. Our visits are few and far between, but I appreciate each and every moment of them.

Happy Birthday Heidi!! You are a true and amazing friend, and thankful beyond words that God brought you into my life. Here's to our next visit...

mandy