Sisters 2010 - the Latest Generation

My favorite weekend of the year is Sister's Weekend, and that was this weekend for me and my daughters. No children (except nursing babies) or husbands come along for this. Just us. Three days of girl stuff, relaxed and no pressure. Each year is different, which is part of the charm. So, here's the weekend in brief:

Thoughtful gifts:

This is one tradition we do each year. We each bring a gift for the rest of the group. I gave each of the girls this year's Newbery and Caldecott winner books, and made each of us an apron. Audrey made necklaces for us, and a perpetual birthday/anniversary calendar. Debra gave each of us an "excuse me, I asked for a large" mug. Red, of course. Beth gave us a small spatula from Pampered Chef that we will all use (we started with the brownies we made on Friday).

Good eats: the Blue Lemon Bistro in Highland, cupcakes from Dear Lizzie in Highland, homemade bread (thank you Debra), French dip sandwiches, and we made the California Pizza Kitchen Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad.

Fine viewing: So You Think You Can Dance, Little Women (Wynona Ryder version), and North and South.

Terrific productivity:

Beth made several hair accessories. (No, she is not trying out for a synchronized swimming team.) Beth would also like to note that they are not designed to all be worn at the same time.

She also made a miniature version of our aprons for her daughter Rachel.

Debra finished her quilt. She had it all pieced and ready to quilt. She completed the quilting and put on the binding.

A good time was had by all, and we can't wait until next year!

The two Dianes

Beth, Diane, Debra, Audrey, all in our aprons

The whole gang: Beth, Diane, Debra, Diane, Audrey