A happy, happy weekend.

Not many things could get me back on Sketchy Air.
But the thought of a weekend away, crafting, chatting, antiquing, laughing, eating, and relaxing with new and old friends, was just the lure I needed.

Meg was our hostess with the mostess, and each and every minute was so fun, so special, so perfect.
She summed up our adventures beautifully here.

If you have ever thought of getting your friends together, local or far away, for a happy girlie crafty weekend, stop thinking and start planning.

There are no words to describe how amazing it is to get together and share life.  Share stories.  Encourage.  Laugh.  Grow.

If only Kansas, Oaklahoma, and Alabama were closer.

Thank you girls for spending the weekend with me.  Thank your husbands and children for letting you go.  Thank you Meg for being so, so fabulous.



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17 Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    did you ring my bell?

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  2. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    One word....
    JEALOUS... :0)

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  3. TrishFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I already told Heather M. please plan a crafty weekend so that I can come and craft, craft away! Pretty please :)

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  4. Trisha LarsonFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    LOVE IT!!! If you ever do one of those here in The O.C. let me know.

    I saw that Cora's mommy, Jess was there. My Nate was born on the same day at Cora so I feel an attachment to her.

    Hugs,
    Trisha

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  5. AmandaFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Julie, I loved seeing all the pictures of you ladies! What a blessed time you got together! I heard so much from Jess about your weekend - and it sounded fabulous!

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  6. The Gambrel FamilyFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Your weekend looked amazing! Love your blog!

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  7. Mona @ la la by monaFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    So glad you had a fun time! It is important to have some girl time and to add creative time - even better! As a matter of fact, some of my sewing buddies and I are getting together in March at our "ususal" spot. Can't wait!

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  8. HeatherFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Love it! I would SO love to crash one of your KS get-togethers some time- you ladies look like you really know how to do it!

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  9. amy dFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    no offense, but you could of left us a little warmth and sunshine when you left! we are stuck here in the blizzard of oz 2011! :) so glad you came!!

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  10. HollyFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Hey....Arizona is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Come here and let's all play!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I have that pink striped shirt from Old Navy, too! I big, puffy heart it!

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  12. LauraFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    And CT
    CT needs to be closer :-)

    Love all the posts and pictures of such a beautiful weekend
    love how God brings us all together like this

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  13. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    really happy i found ya! love it love it love it-
    new google friend follower- kelli

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I thought I recognized you in Meg's post.

    That weekend looked absolutely dreamy. So needed by all I'm sure.

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  15. TracyFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    How fun! Friends, crafting, shopping, and getting to know each other... it's a good thing.
    tracy (www.tfisherart.com)

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  16. Mirys SegallaFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Joy!

    I´m one of Ashley´s readers and I´ve read about your weekend. What an opportunity!!!!

    You girls deserve it for being such an inspiration for us! Thanks!

    PS: your blog is really cute! Congrats.

    Mirys - from Brazil
    www.diariodos3mosqueteiros.blogspot.com

    PS2: our - me + 2 kids - blog have a translation button if you wanna stop by anytime... be welcome!

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  17. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    That does sound amazing! But no local friends or any that craft, really keeps that from happening. :(

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