Ramrons: 10th Annual College Girls' Weekend

If you've read my blog for any length of time, you'll recall that I go on a Girls' Weekend every year with a group of 7 college gals. While each year is special, this year was arguably the best yet for several reasons. First, it was our 10th annual retreat!! Second, Kelly, who is currently a missionary in Kiev with her husband and kiddos, was able to be here! She's had to miss a few of them when she wasn't able to make the trip. Third, we tried something new and got together at a sweet little lake house owned by Emily's in-laws. We indulged in lots of the same traditions: unlimited dessert and coffee, gifts all around, out to dinner Saturday night, late nights talking, fun girly beverages... But we added some new ones: boating, tubing with up to 5 of us at a time, swimming in the lake, getting crafty as Sara taught us how to make sweet hair bows for our baby girls, and having a special prayer time the last day. We also thought it was funny how 10 years after college our conversations have changed so drastically. We are now talking about child raising tips rather than just pregnancy and nursing stories; we are sharing our hearts on school options for our children and how to manage the peer pressure faced not only by them at their fragile little ages but also by us as we attempt to make the best choices for them with God leading us.

Here are some highlights of the group. They are a highlight of my year every year, and I can't wait to see what we are talking about at the 20th annual! These ladies are precious, and it's been so fun literally growing up with them over the last 10 years!













Sara, Emily, Christy, Jenny, me, Ruth Lee, Kelly





























The world's comfiest tube. Well, with 2 people on there. Once we got up to 5 passengers, I think we all got elbowed in places you're not supposed to get elbowed.

Can't wait to start planning next year's!