the weekend

this past weekend was a pretty busy one.
at least it feels like it was.
i finished a cross stitch - yay!
i didn't do any sewing - boo...
i had lunch with some old dance friends - yay!
and i learned some sad news - boo.
saturday morning it was posted that my dear child hood best friend's mom passed away that morning.  while i don't exactly know all the circumstances, it still hurts my heart regardless.  growing up, there were three houses i was generally at.  mine, elyse's or jessica's.  jessica's mom jennifer was wonderful, and always very welcoming.  i know i spent many friday nights at their home watching sabrina the teenage witch at their house, jumping on the trampoline, or playing in their back yard.
i remember jennifer's chocolate chip cookies so very well, and that ONE time we ate dinner barbarian style.
it. was. amazing.
i used to pop in every so often on mondays when i had time to kill driving from natomas to carmichael between work & ballet class, and she was always welcoming to let me in and chat for a bit.
while i hadn't seen the family in years, and (still) have plans to visit jessica & her little family in new york, i was looking forward to potentially seeing jennifer & randy at aileen's wedding this april.
my heart goes out to jess, kyle, liz & randy in this tough time.
i know i was lucky to have their mom as "secondary" one to me growing up.
until we meet again, jennifer.