Thursday, May 28, 2009

Banana splits and waffles…


GASP! I had two banana splits over the weekend JUST because I could!!! My brothers and sister in-law from California spent Memorial weekend with us and none of us could recall the last time we indulged in a banana split. When we were little Mom used to let us choose what we wanted for our birthday dessert. Banana splits always seemed to be the winner. It was like old times sitting around playing cards until all hours of the morning, munching on sweet treats and realizing how much our family has changed over the last 20 years. Who would’ve thought that a bunch of homeschooled, live in the boondocks kids would grow up, move away, get married and sit around talking about how we want our kids to experience much of what we loved about our childhoods. I’m so excited for my expecting sis-in-law and brother. It was bittersweet to talk about the long and painful journey we are traveling to parenthood. Theirs has been wrought with painful losses. Loss of Caleb at 7 ½ months pregnant, another miscarriage last fall and the months in between of not being able to conceive.

But, we had a great time celebrating the past, present and future as we played endless games of “idiot”, splashed in the pool, took them to our favorite restaurants, finished a few touches to the nursery, caught Star Trek for the 2nd time AND I felt completely inspired and whipped up a batch of homemade waffles with fresh strawberry syrup and tons of whipped cream! Long live holidays, family and good times (and the entirely too delicious banana splits)!!!!

9 comments:

  1. Mmmm you made me hungry! Bummer...I can't chew anything though, I just got my wisdom teeth out..

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  2. Looks like fun!! Glad yall had a great weekend;)

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  3. OKAY ! You got my attention ! Now send me some Banana Splits ! xoxoxo

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  4. Mmmmm, love me some banana splits!! Good stuff!

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  5. Mmmmm! That looks sooooo good! GLad you had a good weekend!!

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  6. How fun, I'm so glad you guys had such a great weekend. MMM banana split sounds so good right now.

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  7. Sounds like a lot of fun. I have never had a banana split before! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  8. I just read your comment on my blog, The rubber band on to keep them shut is exactly what I'm doing. I use ponytail holders. I also use that belly band from motherhood to cover the open fly. Then I do what you do. Use a long undershirt tank to put under my looser shirts. I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does that. Maternity clothes just don't fit right.

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