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Girls Weekend


Every so often, we try to get our classmates together for a “Girl’s Weekend.” It was decided this year we would meet in Des Moines and stay the weekend at the Marriott next to the Jordan Creek mall. We got a nice sized suite. It had a roomy kitchenette, 2 separate bedrooms, and a pull out couch. One by one the girls showed up with laughter and chatter, and of course food galore and drinks. Those who came, Paula, Jessica, Shawna, Jolene, Abby, and myself. We sat, mixed drinks, ate tons of dips, chips, and junk food, and visited and until wee hours of the night. Somewhere in the conversation, I mentioned needing a hair cut. Shawna is a beautician and jumped at the chance to cut my hair. It was voted I get a chopping. Jolene and Shawna ran to buy scissors and before long, I had a new doo. It was shorter, I liked that. I wasn't too thrilled with how she styled it, but I was so ready for a change. I was the entertainment for the night. Abby got her hair dyed too. It was kind of like we were in high school again having a slumber party and doing each others hair only now we are allowed to use hair dye and scissors. Later Jess and I got to talking and giggling and just could not stop. We were remembering old times from church, 4-H, rodeos, Colorado, and all kinds of fun memories we have shared. I am so glad that old childhood friends are still close friends. I cherish these friendships.
The next morning, bright and excessively early, 6AM, Shawna was up primping her hair and raring to go. Going on 3 hours of sleep does not work for this mama. We ate breakfast at the hotels very elegant continental breakfast. The plan was to go to the mall all day and meet for a nice supper at one of the area restaurants. We headed to the mall and met for lunch. Everyone was so tired, can’t imagine why, it was voted that we not stay until supper. We really are getting old. After lunch everyone basically headed on home.

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