Girl’s Night in Long Beach

October 1, 2011 By Filed Under: just for fun

My first night in California I spent with a handful of girls.

My girls.

Some are handmade shop owners, one raises money for charity and non-profit organizations, and another works alongside her sister in putting on a growing handmade market two to three times a year. Being around these women, for any length of time, gives me such a motivational and creative boost. It’s almost like a shot of adrenaline.

Oooooh, I love the fisheye lens. It makes for some interesting images.

We joked that this picture looked like the “Ruthanne Show” . . . . I guess my head does looks rather large! ;-)

You can’t have a girl’s night in a hotel without the standard jumping-on-the-bed shot. Jeannett was our one willing model.

I was afraid I would injure myself.

::cough::

I laughed harder than I have in a long time and stayed up into the wee hours of the morning, but I woke up with a smile on my face and joy in my heart.

So thankful for friendships.

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  1. Southern Gal says:
    October 1, 2011 at 8:01 am

    One day…
    I hardly recognize Maggie with her cute dark hair.

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  2. melissa stover says:
    October 1, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    so jealous! that jeannette is adorable!

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  3. Jessica says:
    October 1, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    why do i look drunk? p.s. i don’t drink.
    but man, oh man. i love you, and miss you. and wish we all lived closer!! just isn’t fair to see each other once or twice a year! and it’s true- hanging out with women who “get it” gives me a boost like nothing else. love it! xoxoxomovetocaliforniaxoxoxo

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  4. Mique says:
    October 2, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I’m SO grateful that I had some time with the girls. It was so much fun to be together with no responsibilities to worry about. ;) You are the best.
    I agree with Jess- 1) she looks drunk (just kidding) 2) not fair that we only get to see you a couple of times a year 3) Move to CA!!! xoxoxoxo, Miq

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  5. jeannett says:
    October 2, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    aw! love these! your photos are so great! our skin looks flawless! now you just gotta work your photoshop magic on my thighs and midsection…

    miss you already!!!!

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  6. hannah singer says:
    October 3, 2011 at 11:20 am

    y’all are a bunch of awesome girls! these photos capture the sweetness in each of you. especially love jeannett’s jump shot ;-)

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  7. lindsey - the pleated poppy says:
    October 3, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    oh that night was so much fun – wish it could’ve lasted for the whole weekend. you need to move. asap.

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