Fun Bunch Lunch at the Oak

I was excited to go to lunch with the Fun Bunch today. We went to the Oaks and sat by the river.  At first there were only six of us..then seven....then eight! (proof from the pictures) I was really glad that Jolene and Robin decided to come even though they were a little late.  The more the merrier.  We had four more that were planning on coming but things came up and they weren't able to make it. They were missed!

I love when new gals come because it's fun to listen and talk about "old times".  It's just fun being connected to such wonderful ladies for this long of a time.  The time between then and now doesn't really matter.  Friendship is a strong connection between people...I love my friends!  

I just have to say that I believe Davaleen was with us today in spirit!  When I posted our pictures to face book the prompter tagged Davaleen in our pictures...that was about as weird as having her daughter continue to comment using Davaleen's  fb account with her name and picture still the same.

My car had problems today.  I couldn't get it to rev up and go.  It took time to get it moving and reverse had even less power. (I had the gas pedal floored and didn't move)  Driving up the canyon a light came on...the light that shows the tires sliding as if they are on ice...so weird.  It made me nervous and I took it right to our mechanic when I got home.  It was a brake light that needed replaced and was causing my car to be sluggish.  Easy fix and not too expensive!  I'm very thankful for that!

Carla gave me this beautiful quilt for my birthday.  It looks yellow and brown but is actually yellow and gray.  I don't feel worthy of such a gift. (I know how much $$$ and time went into this)  Carla has been trying to persuade me to make myself a quilt and I just haven't wanted to.  I don't enjoy it at all and I'm not good at choosing fabric.  Carla is good and I love what she chose for me. Yellow and bright like the "Sun" because she said that I add Sunshine to her life. (so kind)  I have recently added the exact yellow to my kitchen and family room. I love it!

I loved listening to Carla tell me about how she thought of me when she bought the fabric and also as she sewed it together.  This quilt is filled with love...so much!  I really do feel very honored to receive such a gift.  I will cherish and keep it forever and think of my sweet, thoughtful friend Carla every time I snuggle in it.  I told Carla that she must never get me another gift...this was too generous and I will never be able to pay her back.  Trichelle reminded me that our gifts are different and so maybe I have given her something just as valuable. (I hope so) I love Carla!