It was Karen's birthday on Wednesday and she was coming up to visit so I made some cupcakes to celebrate. I used the pre-made flowers I had made at Edwina's using a push mold and we celebrated with some little sandwiches and fruit skewers. Of course the kids wanted to go straight to the cupcakes - that's the problem with tiered plates; they can see the dessert part straight away, so who in the right mind would eat the mains?? hehe
Anyway, we had a lovely day; Karen is my oldest friend and we have the kind of friendship that every time we get together, no matter how long it has been, we are always going through similar life seasons or God is showing us something similar at the same time. I love our friendship and the richness and challenges it has brought to my spiritual walk. 
Karen always encourages me to reach higher, think positively and change my perspective on so many issues. She is amazing. In my Quiet Time this morning, I came across this Proverb; 'Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend's counsel that comes from the heart.' Proverbs 27:9 I think this verse could sum up our friendship. She is a true blessing in my life.
After a lovely and relaxing visit, I took some photos of Karen with her gorgeous kids, Bailey and Samuel. Hannah and Bailey are 2 1/2 months apart and really enjoy playing together. I always joke that they may marry each other one day! Wouldn't it be funny! But I do envision our friendship going right into our children's adult lives. She is a gem.
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