Our Fab Girls Retreat

In brief, our girls weekend was a complete success. We all met together in Salt Lake, stayed a couple of nights and had a blast. We hit IKEA, the mall, Barnes and Noble, and went to listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing on Sunday morning.

Now for the specifics. I won't bore you with the daily grind of it, but just the funny highlights. The very best part was the fun banter between all of us girls (this includes my mom, in case you were wondering). We all have very similar senses of humor and it's fun to tease everyone else. My little sisters are so funny I can't get over it.

It was also good to go shopping with others who don't mind the browsing and to not have to worry about a toddler and all that comes with him. Mostly it was just great to get to spend time with them.

Listening the MO-Tab is always a wonderful experience. Talk about something that is joyous and triumphant. I don't know how anyone can hear them and not get tears in their eyes and feel their heart bursting in their chest. At the very end, the organist finished up with a rockin' postlude on the organ. When I say "rockin" I mean that he made that organ sing. It was like morning breaking. It reminded me of hearing the organ played at Notre Dame in Paris. Something that pierces you to your very core. Many people don't like organ music, but if they hear it played by a master in a great tabernacle or cathedral, they WILL change their mind.

The weekend went by much too fast. I definitely hope that it becomes an annual tradition. Here's a few good pictures of my gorgeous sisters and mother.

Lauren looking completely gorgeous



Kiki, can't believe you're growing up so fast!



Bronwyn, who looks incredible in this picture by the way.



Sara, sweet Sara, always has a nice smile to share.



Mom, whose beautifulness started it all.