I love, love having people in our home. Yesterday my mom dropped by unannounced; today both of my parents stopped by. How I love to stop whatever I'm doing and just sit for a few minutes and visit. Joy! (I say it all the time, but REALLY, if you're ever in my neighborhood, drop in for a visit!)
I also love planning to have people over. Tomorrow, both Holly and Meredith are coming for the day. I "met" these wonderful women through blogland. Holly and I have spent time together before. She and Meredith know each other (in "real" life too!) and I'm excited to finally meet Meredith face to face. Turns out we know some people in common...small, small world.
Anyway, the menu has been planned for a while; I did some cooking and baking today, the house is clean, the table set. I'm all ready except for a few quick chores on my to-do list in the morning. I'm excited just to sit and visit, to share a meal, to look out the window at the changing leaves, to linger over coffee.
Isn't it fun to be a woman? Seems like we can connect quickly, get to know one another on a deep level--all in a relatively short amount of time.
And wouldn't it be fun if you all lived within a short driving distance too, my table could seat more than it does, and we could all while away the day together...
Your obvious excitement and joy made me smile. Hope we'll some pics...hint, hint!
Have a blast!
Susan
Posted by: Susan | October 10, 2007 at 07:53 PM
Have fun! Like you said, it's really nice to have friends and family drop by for a surprise visit. I'd like to meet you! One day...one day...
Posted by: Puva | October 11, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Sounds so lovely and inviting. I wished I lived closer! I hope your visit went well!
Posted by: erin s | October 11, 2007 at 12:59 PM
Your company loves you, too!
Wow, what an awesome time...refreshing and felt like "more" (in Chris' family that means it leaves you wanting more time just like that!).
What a privilege and honor to sit at your table Friend! I think God blesses others through you...because you are a conduit of Him.
With much love,
Holly
PS Next time, I'd like to host!
Posted by: Holly Smith | October 11, 2007 at 01:52 PM