A Short Reprieve for a Great Reason

Here's a picture of my friend, Ashlee Lakin, and Marianne.  It was March when this picture was taken, but they are already thinking about the traditional "Women's Beach Trip", which typically happens in May.  When Marianne told me that they were planning the trip for the first of May, it was no problem to rearrange the hiking plan for her to be able to go.  She really enjoys the time, and I am glad we have the friends who want her to go with them.  Even though I really don't know what goes on during their time (you should ask her sometime), I think trips like these are really important.  As parents, it is important to refresh one's mind and spirit with great conversation and laughter among peers.  As spouses, it is important to have time apart and be reminded of the good things in life.  I will always support my wife getting away from the craziness that so often surrounds her (craziness = the 5 other people she lives with).  That time makes us better people and a better family.  Wooo-hoooo.