We are your friends.

Ahhh friends. What we do without them. Honestly.

A whole lot of nothing, that's what.

Who would we be stupid with. Who would feel sorry for us - or laugh in our faces when our complaints were unfounded and silly?

Probably your husband, your sister and your mum. But that's not what we want for this post.

This weekend was spent talking, laughing and enjoying a few drinks, accompanied by some well awaited sunshine, and good, lifelong friends.

 It began on Saturday when I invited myself to Jenny's. I've known Jenny since I was about five. Our parents met a church and we soon became regular visitors at their house. So, we essentially grew up together. She's my family.

Shit fights and brother teasing and all!

This weekend, I subtly invited myself over in a 'Hey who are you watching the Grand final with? No one? Oh cool, can I come over and watch it' type of way to watch the Grand Final. The Grand Final is something I always feel the need to watch, regardless of which team is playing. I like a game of football and the Grand Final brings with it a certain level of excitement which can only mean I am one step away from growing some balls and scratching them in public. It brings out my masculine side and I can be seen yelling at the tv, drinking beer and eating lots of chips. Jenny brought to the table pizza. Aren't we just the stereoytpe? Beer, footy, chips and pizza. Love it. My arse however, does not.

Which was witnessed this weekend by Jenny. And she still loves me. Even though I made lots of rude jokes.

It seems as though Australia has forgotten how to deliver a result in this 2010 and the game ended in a draw. Unfortunately Australia is not discrete in trying to raise revenue from such large events and instead of adding time on or some penalty shoot out to settle the game, we just do it all again. Next week. One whole week later. Again. Lame.

So I won't back my balls away just yet.

Today I trekked down the hill to spend the afternoon with another friend, Heidi.

I met Heidi when we both pregnant with our first borns. Since then we've been through highs and lows together. The kind of highs that have you feeling like life can't get any better, and the kind of lows that when you come out the other side, you realise you can't live those things together and not have a connection forever. 

Even if she is a Crows supporter.

And I love seeing our kids grow up together, and can only hope it's the beginning of a friendship like I have with Jenny. Life long and family.

Today was her little girls second birthday party which had great food and a jumpy castle to boot!

Heidi attacked several children

And licked my face. 

I have a yellow tooth.

Darcy hit Jazz in the leg. With his face.

And Tilly ate like a true champion. 

It was definitely a Heidi style party! And that's why they are so much fun!

Isn't it just amazing how much energy and happiness there is in the world when the sun is shining? Love it.