Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 It is so strange to meet someone in real life after 'knowing' them online for years! It seemed as if we really had been friends forever, and our cumulative 8 boys had a fabulous time together. (Photos on my blog.) Colleen's farm and home are gorgeous, and she is just as fabulous in real life as I imagined her to be. :) If you have the chance to meet up with fellow boardies, I would encourage you to do so. It is so fun to have that feeling of immediate friendship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks for sharing! What delightful pictures on your blog. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Edited July 17, 2009 by Violet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Great news! I'd love to meet Colleen and her family! And see her farm in action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kids4me Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 What nice photos, Heidi. Can you come here next??? ;) Colleen doesn't look like what I pictured at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 That sounds like so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 I swear you are on my list, but a drive to your house would take a little longer. :) And I have to find my youngest guy's birth certificate in order to cross the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 The funny thing is that I didn't really see her farm in action (though I had planned on it). We simply talked too much to do anything else. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 HOw fun, that farm is to die for. And the mountains, pure serenity. I love the pics w/the boys and dad? walking w/their backs towards us. What a nice blow up shot. So glad you guys had a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The pictures are beautiful, Heidi. It looks as if you both had a wonderful time. I miss Colleen, so I am very glad you shared your visit with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 so so so jealous. I love the photo of the two of you - you both look so vibrant and healthy. Just a beautiful vision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 How fun! Colleen I want to know how you have the time to keep up such a beautiful yard! I have 1/3 of an acre, and believe me no garden work gets done. How do you do it? Your farm is gorgeous, and all the kids are too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) What a great time we had! Not only Heidi and me, but our boys and our men, too. From the instant they arrived, it seemed we were getting together with long-time friends. Heidi is...well, anyone who looks at her blog has a good feel for her: authentic, caring, interesting, and with an eye for all things beautiful. The only thing that came as a slight surprise is that she was more talkative than I expected ~ in contrast to her restrained post count here.;) She has a great sense of humor, too. Heidi's visit worked out great both in terms of weather and logistics. While her family endured some less-than-ideal weather earlier in their vacation, the skies cleared and the sun appeared for our time together. The second day, my older two boys and I ran a race that ended right at the park where Heidi & her family were camping. So we collectively took in the post-race music, then spent the day on the beach. Lovely! Colleen doesn't look like what I pictured at all! I always hear that.:D I know a lot of people picture me as blonde. Colleen I want to know how you have the time to keep up such a beautiful yard! I have 1/3 of an acre, and believe me no garden work gets done. How do you do it? Your farm is gorgeous, and all the kids are too! Thanks, Michelle. Yes, taking care of things outside is a lot of work. My older boys help; they cut the grass (or dandelions and clover, as the case may be:tongue_smilie:). They also pitch in with the vegetable garden. And then there are the flower beds...It's time-consuming, no question! Spending so much time on it really isn't my ideal, but at this point in life, I'm home anyway, what with the farm and boys. Later in life maybe I can downsize! Edited July 14, 2009 by Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kids4me Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I always hear that.:D I know a lot of people picture me as blonde. Yes! Blond and short hair...LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Great pictures! Looks like a wonderful time was had by all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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