I distinctly remember the moment when I realized that my group of girlfriends and I were unique. It was back at Miami University during my undergrad years and it dawned on me what a special bond I had with my best girlfriends from home. During my freshman year of college, I had pictures of my Beauts plastered all over my tiny dorm room walls. I remember so many people making comments to me like, "you still talk to your friends from high school?", or "I couldn't wait to get out of my hometown and get away from people I went to high school with!" Throughout my college years, I discovered that many of my Miami friends kept in less and less touch with their friends from home, while my friendship with my Beauts remained as strong as ever. Sure, maybe I didn't get the chance to see all of them as much, but it didn't matter - because we could go months without a visit and then once we saw each other, we could pick right back up where we left off. It has been 11 years since we graduated high school and I am so proud to say that my Beauts are still some of my very best friends. We have been there for each other through thick and thin and I am so grateful to have them in my life! Seven of us, plus one baby Beaut, were able to get together for a girls weekend getaway up to Nanc & Bob's place on beautiful Sage Lake. It was a perfect relaxing weekend with my girls - filled with sunshine, swimming, laughter, and lots and lots of food! I love you guys so much and I am so blessed by the amazing friendships I share with each of you. Jen, Kel & Chels - we missed you lots and I plan on photoshopping you into the pics! ;) Nanc & Bob - thank you so much for letting us invade the cottage for the weekend! We had a fabulous time and your lake definitely "sparkled" for us! Trying to get a little color on that bald head of mine :) Gorgeous sunset over Sage Lake After arriving back home Sunday, my mom picked me up about 10 minutes later in order to head out to Aretee' Day Spa for the fundraiser that Diana organized. What an incredible job Diana did putting this together! My mom and I were treated to mini mani's and pedi's and massages - it was wonderful. I am sorry that I missed seeing most of you there earlier in the day, but thank you to everyone that came out to support us. A huge thank you to Diana, the Aretee' Day Spa, and all of the therapists and technicians that donated their time and amazing services! I am so excited to head out to Ann Arbor on Saturday to cheer on my amazing friend Kyle as she bikes 30 miles for the Susan G. Komen Ride For A Cure. Kyle has been one of the most supportive and thoughtful friends throughout this entire journey, and cheering her on is the least I can do to say thank you. I am so proud of you, Kiki and I know you will do great! For anyone that wants to come support Kyle, please click here for more information, including a map of the route. The 30 mile ride starts at 11am at Forsythe Middle School located at 1655 Newport Rd, Ann Arbor, 48103. Our last fundraiser for the 3 Day walk is this Friday at Royal Oak High School. Come join us at 7pm to workout, have fun, and raise some money so we can reach our $30,000 goal! We are almost there! All fitness levels welcome and if you are worried about making it through the entire workout - just come hang out with me on the sidelines! I can't believe that the 3 Day is already next week! I am so excited for it but I will admit that I am a little nervous at the same time because I know it will be a very emotional weekend for me. I am so grateful to my wonderful friends that have decided to participate in this event and to all of you that want to come out that weekend to not only support them, but support me as well. I have put together a schedule of events for the weekend and would love to get the chance to cheer on the walkers with as many family and friends as possible. I apologize in advance if the small print is difficult to read - I had to fit it on one page. Feel free to email me if you would like me to send you this info in a word document. Lots and lots of fun happenings coming up in the next couple of weeks - not to mention the fact that Brinley, Andy and baby Andrew get here next Wednesday! Then my wonderful college friends and sorority sisters, Melanie, Amanda and Liz will all be here for the 3 Day as well. I can't wait to see everyone soon!
xoxo, Meghan
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Chelsea
8/3/2011 05:48:10 am
So glad the weekend was wonderful, and again I am really bummed I had to miss out. I totally agree how lucky all of us are to still have one another in our lives after almost 20 years for some of us!! I had a similar experience when I moved to Florida; people were astonished that I was still close with my high school friends and I just kept thinking how incredibly lucky I was to find such an amazing, strong, and beautiful group of women that I could call life-long friends. Love you Meg and all my Beauts, and can not wait to see everyone next weekend at the 3 Day walk. ~XOXO
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Doug
8/3/2011 08:59:13 am
I am so proud to be able to host the party with Jan next Sunday night August 14). We are so thankful for all those that have supported Meghan during this challenging time in her life (and many other people's lives). Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything.
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Brinley
8/3/2011 10:10:52 am
Beautiful group shot of the "beauts" Meg. Friendship is priceless!! And God knows how thankful I am for our friendship..see you very soon! XO
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~Lara
8/3/2011 12:09:29 pm
Looked like a great weekend! Great pics! Excited to hear about the walk!
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nanc
8/3/2011 01:19:57 pm
Meghan, Bob and I are so glad you girls had such a great time (and great weather). You all look just as gorgeous as you did the day Julie stalled the boat in the middle of the lake and had to be towed in. Another beautiful memory to add to all the rest. Thinking of you, Mike and your mom daily. We will be on vacation for the 3 day but will be pulling for your team from Sage Lake. xoxoxoxo
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Ree
8/3/2011 01:50:15 pm
I see it like this....When you love the life you live, you are surrounded by a life of love. that my dear is you.. very short and to the point. fits you so perfect. and how you live your life..yo mama taught you so well.
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Beth W
8/3/2011 02:04:24 pm
Such an amazing weekend :) Wish we were still there! Many, many thanks to Nancy and Bob. Love you Megs and THANK YOU for not posting any bathing suit shots, especially the one of Court and I getting into the tube! Not pretty...HAHA XOXO -B
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Deb & Bob
8/3/2011 03:39:01 pm
It is wonderful to have life long friends. They share so many memories, fun times, not so fun times and are always there for you. Glad you are able to experience that. And what a great support system you have. We are thinking of you often
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Kara
8/3/2011 04:22:22 pm
Love the pics, as always! So great to see you had a great time with your beauts and a relaxing weekend to boot.
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Katrina Sadowski
8/3/2011 06:55:57 pm
Oh my gosh I LOVE your photography!!! I will pay you to photograph my daughter! She's not a newborn anymore, 3 months old, so it won't me one of your "30 before 30" things, but I would be honored if you ever feel up to it.
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Kiki
8/5/2011 01:42:22 am
Meggie Poo...I am happy and proud to ride on Saturday for YOU! I may not be the best or the fastest rider out there, but you better believe that I am one of the most passionate! I am so proud of you and this is the least that I can do for YOU. THANK YOU!
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Jenny Hoekstra
8/6/2011 03:59:40 am
The moments we've shared and the memories we've made are priceless; we're all so lucky to have eachother! See you next Sunday for the big celebration! Beaut Love Forever, Jen :)
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Liz
8/8/2011 06:35:50 am
I cannot WAIT to see you and to cheer on all the amazing walkers! It's going to be an incredible weekend!
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Lori Justick
8/12/2011 01:05:50 am
Meghan,
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You maaay think my name's funny...
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