"Another Reason to Smile"

Anyone who knows me know that smiling to me is ne of the greatest gifts. Smiling makes me feel good and a laugh behind that smile is always a plus. SO I say that to say, I'm always finding reasons to smile about something, its so important.
Last weekend, the girls and I gathered together at my house for some food, laughs & most of all, just playing "catch up." Its always good to be with them girls because its never a dull moment. We've been trying to get together for awhile now but with everyone so busy with kids, school, work, relationships, etc....we just haven't been able to come together. Although all of us weren't there, we had a grand time. The menu wasn't planned, everyone just bought some drinks, chips...and me & Tarita prepared the food. I must admit, my girl Tarita came through with the infamous beans and her macaroni salad(requested by Tiny) and I hooked up my famous turkey burgers and put some hotdogs & sausage on the grill. Nothing fancy, just something to put on our stomachs. Of course the fellas couldn't resist being in the building for a minute, but they immediately exited to the basment to watch the game. I was informed that our laughs & screams could be heard overtop of the surround sound...but so what, that's what we do.
Our entertainment for the evening was our good friend & #1fan "Leephis" he loves the girls...he always wants to be in our company. The conversation went from relationships, sex, celebrities, TV shows(Run's House)....but as always, he dominated the conversations and got on everyone's nerves. We love him.
The rain stopped us from chilling on the deck so the kitchen was the place to be. We laughed so much....I don't know what I would do without these girls(even the ones that were absent). Its always so refreshing to be in their company. We just put our cares aside and we open up and just do us. That's what friendship is all about.
Our plan is to try and get together at least once a month for a girls night out or in. I think we all need that, I know I do. Getting together with them is always an extra boost in my life...these girls are like my second family(yes, I'm being mushy). But it is what it is....the sistahood is what makes all of our lives so complete. We all are maturing, growing spirtually, financially...just making moves in all areas. I know that if we all didn't have the support of one another, this journey of life wouldn't be so easy.
So...I say to my girls....thanks for that impromptu get-together....I have one more reason to continue smiling.