And the others gold

We spent the evening getting to visit with the M. Family and W. Family. We don't get to see them very often, but it is wonderful when we do. They are the types of friendships that it doesn't matter how many months it's been, you just pick up where you left off. Friends you have done life with for decades are like that. (Click the link up above if you're nee here and haven't met these friends yet.) 

We talked and laughed and ate and visited the ponies. I even tried to convince them to read Lonesome Dove so I would have someone to process it with, but that was about as effective as my perpetual suggestion that they both move out here so we are all closer. I'll wear them down eventually, right? 

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