Weekend Report: Hair, Ikea, and Women's Conference

I had a fabulous time in Utah this weekend. I got a little pampered (new hair!), did a lot of shopping (Ikea for 3 hours, heavenly.) bonded with my girlfrans, and went to a few classes at Women's Conference. Let me sum up what this weekend has taught me:

Never underestimate the power of taking care of yourself, and treating yourself every once in a while. A simple cut & dye was enough to make me feel like a million bucks! Showering and getting dressed in the mornings will also help boost your mood if you're feeling blah and useless (imagine that....) Don't let guilt get in the way of being a happy, confident woman. Spend a little extra money and go get a manicure or a new outfit! It will make you're life so much easier if you just love yourself.

Shopping home goods stores is a great thing to do with your girlfriends... (I'm sure the boys were really sad they weren't invited to the Ikea marathon. NOT.)

A good friend really is hard to find. I love people I can truly be myself around, even if that person is gross, perverted, loud, obnoxious, and crude. (not saying I am these things, wink!) It was amazing to spend the weekend with just girls. It helped to remind me that although I may be a wife and mother now, and even though I spend my days taking care of my sweet little girl and handsome husband, in some ways I am still the crazy, spontaneous, FUN person I was before marriage. It was amazing to just let loose and throw caution to the wind for a few days. So refreshing!

But do you know what else is hard to find? True happiness. I missed these two more than my heart could handle. I am so grateful for a such a well rounded husband! I didn't worry about Ruby for one second because I knew she was in excellent hands. Distance really does make the heart grow fonder. Thanks for the amazing weekend Blakey-poo!