The Real Deal. . .

Today begins life back to normal for us here in this household. Back to work for me after a month of being off dealing with a kidney stone that resulted in not one but TWO surgeries. Back to the busy work week for Sharon after working and being a great nurse in the hours after work as I was dealing with this kidney stone.  Now that is all behind us. . .

It has been a wonderful four days spent with blogging friends Vodkamom and Braja.  Who knew that we would have as much fun as we did.  Who knew that we would connect on such a level that it feels like we have known each other for a lifetime already.  Who knew that these two people would come into our home and then sneak their way into our hearts the way they did.  It was even almost more incredible that Jody (our son) also fell in love with these ladies.  He actually ended up spending the whole weekend hanging out with us.  And bless their hearts, these two ladies endured the fur-babies (Wendy & Daisy) like champs!  We even ended up with an extra little fur-baby for part of the weekend, as we kept Sharon's brother's dog (Peanut) while he was on a weekend trip.  Peanut definitely found a couple of new friends this weekend also.

Deep in conversation, take out dinner, wine, books. . . and Peanut. 
Almost ready to pull out the scuba gear!

Ya know, you just never know when you meet people online.  I mean really?  We could have been inviting anyone into our home and yet we found they were just who they said they were.  Two wonderful women!

Does this not just look like a scene from Sex And The City.  Filmed in Indianapolis of course!

We laughed, we cried, we sang, we talked, we ate, we cooked, we took pictures,  we talked, we walked (for miles I think), we explored our big city, we talked, we stayed up til the wee hours of the morning, we sipped wine, we talked, we did yoga, we connected. . . . and did I say we talked?

Vokdamom, looking like a tourist in our big city!

Braja, also loved taking photos!  I was thankful to have someone else around
who loved taking photos as I do!

Sharon, Braja, and Rachel (Sharon's sister) entertaining us all.  Playing the piano and treating us to a song or two!
Who knew there was so much talent in one room?

Did I also mention we walked and talked?  I believe we all needed and got a much deserved nap after this long walk around the canal in downtown Indianapolis.

Oh yes, and we talked (did I say that already?). . . we got to know each other on a deeper level.  At moments I thought I was going to have to pull out the scuba gear, the depth of the conversations was amazing.  We learned so much, so much that I will not soon forget how much I have truly fallen in love with these two ladies.  My only regret is that we did not meet in person sooner.

So, if you have not had the opportunity to be introduced to Vodkamom and Braja, please take a minute and give them a visit.  You will not be sorry!  They are the real deal!

Sharon and I are feeling so blessed by the weekend respite we were given by having these two ladies as guests in our home!  Our lives are forever changed!



Oh and how can I forget. . . we took lots and lots of pictures.  Mostly of the city and the trees with the white blossoms.  These were Braja's most favorite!  And the adventure of photographing these trees was just simply fun!

More photos like these can be found over at my other blog.
Photos from this past weekend will be posted in the coming days.  So come over and give me a visit!