So back to the Barftastic Weekend. This is my friend Melanie, she and her family came to visit us for the weekend. She’s one of the things I miss most about St. Louis. When she sent me this photo I couldn’t stop laughing because it says so much about us…let’s talk about it.
1. What do you notice first? Could it be that big pink scarf? I’m just wondering.
2. At some point I’ll need to take Ellen to the doctor to have her jaw realigned.
3. Yes, the evil looking chick that popped into the photo is Ellen.
4. Melanie had to wear that stocking cap because she didn’t want to wash her hair…I love her for that.
5. Her daughter is poking her little face into the photo and I hope that she and Ellen will be really good friends someday, they have about the same age difference as Melanie and I.
6. The night before this photo was taken I was puking up shell fish, beer and a spinach salad, I’ve never experience anything quite so uh…barftastic.
7. I am ten years older than Melanie.
8. I appointed Melanie as the official mentor to my daughter and she takes that job very seriously and I love her for that.
9. Melanie sends my daughter sweet messages laced with humor and pearls of wisdom.
10. Melanie has bought me a mop and made me laundry detergent and she’s mopped my floor and done my laundry.
11. I’ve cleaned out her freezer and redecorated her shelves.
12. She’s the cheapest person I know and probably the most generous.
13. She posted this video on facebook and I watched it while I was talking to her on the phone and now I can’t stop saying , “Welcome to Canada!”
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Damn you. Welcome to Canada.
Some of my bestest friends are those that are 10 years older. Or 10 years younger. The ones that are younger have been there for my daughter when she complains about me. We have that pact. They usually agree w/my daughters complaints. That wasn’t in the pact.
Wanna know the first thing I saw in this photo? The lady above your shoulder, April!What IS she thinking???
“I’m pretty sure I won’t be in that picture. I’m NOT in that picture, right? Oh. Crap.”
omg, I can’t watch the beaver vid…I’m scared for his life!!!
I think Melanie resembles Julie Roberts…
Everyone should have a friend like Melanie.
She looks a lot like my new neighbor.
Yes, you didn’t mention that..uh..”stern” woman looking over your shoulder. Did you just offend her or something? She makes me wonder, what just happened or what is about to happen? Scary.
You look so pretty! It must be all the barfing…
aah…nothing better than a TRUE FRIEND!
PS I am just getting started blogging and you are a true inspiration!
“Take it! Take it!” *CHEESE!*
Oh that hat… It stayed on for many, many hours that day. Once committed, that thing wasn’t coming off.
Maria’s comment made me laugh because poor Ellen has a mom with the mother-of-all-personalities.
The top shelf of my spice cabinet hasn’t been cleaned out since the last time you were here since no one else I know is tall enough to get up there. I’ll never forget how many packages of cupcake papers you found that one time.
I love you and your family and can’t wait to see you again!!
that’s one cute beaver eh? (and lucky…too funny!)
ya.. you pretty much crack me up with every post!!! we’ve been getting back to basics, ready to get rid of my tv… oh, and #14, lady mad doggin the camera!
oh, and ellen’s eyebrows look nice! good thing she doesn’t have nose hair!! hahaha!!!
Cheeeese! Oh gosh, I’m waking up laughing this morning. That’s for a fun start to the day. I’m in Georgia but working with 2 Canadians today – think I’ll pull up this video – we laugh the whole time we’re together as it is.
Meant to say THANKS for a fun start to the day. Chuckling too hard to type.
That video was awesome! I’m so glad he didn’t get hit by a car. “welcome to Canada!” is totally going to be stuck in my head today:)
LOL! Too funny. My husband is Canadian, you know.
It’s good to have friends like that:o) I don’t think Melanie looks like Julia Roberts, though. She obviously looks like Elizabeth Shue.
Sounds (and looks) like you all had a great time. Some of best friends are years younger than me.
The lady in the background needs some attention?
Barftastic?! Love it!
The lady to your left is really enjoying herself. Definitely not a Welcome to Canada smile.
You look muy skinny.
Just watched the video.
Thank you.
loved that little voice.
So did the beaver ever get out of the road? What was he doing there anyway?
Susan
Oh my goodness! Love the little beaver. That little voice is going to be replaying in my head all day!
Point #3 – about the evil chick? I though you were talking about the other one – to your left! Ellen looks more hungry zombie than truly evil.
Welcome to Canada, eh! Love it.
For all the barfing, you look pretty awesome!
Okay, that was some serious silliness right there.
Welcome to Canada!
Cheese! Loved it.
This picture is great ! Very beautiful. I do love your daughter’s face … and the woman just behind you, on your right, whos looking at the “photo machine” …
She seems so serious, while every one seems so ready to have fun !!
You cleaned out her freezer???? Please please be my friend!
I actually noticed the grumpy lately off to the left of the photo…she does NOT think you guys are funny at ALL…lol!
You look great and loved the video!!
The first thing I noticed was the lady giving y’all stink eye. Maybe she is just hating on all the beauty and fun in the row in front of her. Deep down she just wants to be one of the cool kids.
Age is just a number, just like what I see on the scale. Good thing I only see that scale once a year at the Dr.s office!
Loved the video!!
Aristotle said that “Without friends no one would choose to live, even if he had all other goods.” That may very well be true!
Canadians, they’re friendly like that. Yup, even the beavers.
Hey – I happen to like that pink scarf! I think it is the perfect accessory for her outift and the knit cap!
That poor beaver – I am glad that someone stopped to make sure it got off the road (and to take a video of it!).
Welcome to Canada!
Hooray for girlfriends! You both look so cute and happy.
That lady behind April needs a hug!!!!!!!
That poor lady never knew she’d be talked about so online.
I think she’s checking out the scarf – probably thinks it’s someone famous like Julia Roberts or something.
Yeah girlfriends!!! I miss my amiga, makes my heart glad to see you with your bud. ;D That beaver is hysterical!
That’s a funny video