Lily's gonna see Hannah!

Let's see, how do I start this story?

Hannah is Lily's best friend. We met Steve and Tracy (Hannah's parents) while we were in China. They were not in our travel group, but we ran into them while we were there and found out they lived about 2 miles away from us. So, we exchanged numbers and promised to be in touch. Well, you know how that can go. We got home and were busy adjusting to our new life and our new daughter and let a lot of time go by without calling. They did come in to the restaurant where I work a couple times and we chatted a bit. So, anyway, we FINALLY called and set up a get-together last summer. We went to their house for a BBQ and, well, it was AWESOME! Lily and Hannah took about 2 minutes to warm up to one another. Then they were off and playing like they had known each other forever. I remember being totally amazed watching them together. I had never seen my daughter like that with anyone (outside of our family) before. Not to mention the fact that the adults all had an immediate connection as well. Steve and Tracy are two of the most genuine, incredibly sweet, and fun people I have ever met. I said a quick "Thanks God" for sending us such wonderful new friends and went about my business. We saw each other a handful of times over the summer and then I got the phone call from Tracy. She was sad to tell me that they were MOVING to Chicago! I cried. And cried. I felt silly for being so upset over it, I mean, we hadn't known each other that long, but I had pictured our future as friends, and the girls growing up together, etc. etc. But, they were moving and I had to accept that. I figured Lily was too young to even notice much. I was wrong about that. She missed her friend. She would ask to "see Hannah" all the time. I would tell her we couldn't cuz she lived too far away now. So, she began saying "See Hannah? No, too far away." It broke my heart! She would look through her photo album and point to the pictures of her and Hannah and talk about what they had done together. And if you ask her who her best friend is she will reply "Hannah". (Although she often tells me that I am! But, I digress.)

I am happy to report that Lily is going to see Hannah this weekend! Steve and Tracy have invited us to stay with them for the weekend and we are sooooo excited. I told Lily the good news about 2 weeks ago and now she will say "I'm gonna see Hannah!" at least once a day! I should have plenty of pictures and stories to share when we return. Until then, have a wonderful weekend and I will see you all on Monday!

*All of the pictures I have posted were taken at that very first BBQ*

*Tracy also has a blog that I recommend checking out here.*