Oh man I totally missed my Flashback Friday yesterday.....bummer... I have such a fun post for next week then, so stay tuned. I missed it because I was busy cleaning my house and preparing for a party. Can I say that we had a BLAST. Good food (so easy too, I'll post the recipe on my green blog soon) good friends (new and old), and good fun. Leah made a wonderful sangria...yummmm.....I had a glass or two..teehee....all things in moderation right? Basically I just felt like me. Joan put it best " I need -your name here- time, not just mommy time" Man I think we all do.

What I've been realizing lately is how much fellowship, and a sense of community mean to me. They are essential to my happiness, and the values I strive to teach my children.

The old adage 'It takes a village to raise a child' is so true. You guys are part of my village. You inspire to me to be better, to do better....so thank you for being you. You are all people who have things I adore about you. You inspire me daily. I want my kids to know you on a very real level. I want them to see and learn from your examples too. I want them to be wrapped up so tight in a blanket of loving friends and family that they could never feel cold, alone, unloved, or lost. I want them to know they can trust you and your advice like I do. I want to gather my village....

I've been thinking of setting a few running dates up monthly. If you can make it great- if not that's ok too! We'll catch you next time sort of things. One would be a mama's only thing, and the other could be a family function -like game night, or dinner and a movie. It's still a fresh idea so I have to work out the logistics. Would that interest any of you? If you all have any ideas on this random thought bubble let me know.

Hugs!