During my recent trip to Richmond, Sher and I decided that it was high time to tell everyone how it all began. Not with blogging. Not with our husbands. But with us. Our strange friendship that all began with blogging.
First watch this video. Excuse our wackiness…it was late and we were tired. Also, please note that Sherry is a professional with these videos whereas I am extremely awkward when the camera is on and hate to look at it.
And I figured that you would want to know all the posts and linkage (you can still see our original comments back and forth before we were officially BFF)….
- Here’s the first post that I wrote about my bedroom inspiration from Sherry & John’s Master Bedroom
- Here’s the post where they featured our bedroom makeover
- Here’s the post where we bonded over a ceramic bird (the comment section holds our convo!)
- Here’s the post where they officially visited us for the first time (it includes the closet that they crashed and where we sat for hours talking about nothing)
- Here’s the post where they crashed our first house & we made our first video together
- Here’s a post where we did this weird umbrella on a wall arrangement (it reminds me of pop art gone wrong)
- Here’s the post about us mini-vacationing in Nashville
Oh and here is the email that I first sent to Sher inviting her to Atlanta…
I might be the only one to think this but I find that it is tough to find friends as an adult. real friends. I also don’t think it’s every day that you meet one of your best friends through blogging.
I have a lot to be thankful for. I owe a lot to blogging. It brings me encouragement from people all the time, it brings me a way to connect with family & friends, it brings me motivation to get projects done and photos edited….but one of my biggest things that I love is that it brought me Sher-bear. I love me that little blingy girl.
Holly@Loveoflifeblog says
Y’all are the cutest! I love the friends I’ve made by blogging too. It’s the best!
Chrissie says
That is adorable =) it can be hard to make friends as an adult, so it’s really lovely to see how you two get along. You’re like sisters from a different mr (but not in the scandalous way).
Can I also say that you two do really funny impressions of each other? Hi-larious.
Nessa @ CasaBraaflat says
seriously you two are adorable. aren’t good friends the best. i could not live without my bff!
Shanta says
Hello Katie!
This is the first time I have posted, but I love reading your blog! I totally agree with you about how hard it is to make friends as an adult. I have actually written a blog post about it and thought I would share it with you! You definitely have to cherish the ones you to make:)
http://brandnewphd.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/making-friends-as-an-adult-dating/
Leslie Ann says
I was watching the video over at younghouselove, and this video came up on the list of youtube related videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zKLouM4nnQo#!
Are you secretly a horror movie model? haha
Leslie Ann says
OHMYGOD forget that link I just posted!! I just saw another video (a less photoshopped one) of this amateur model version of katie bower, and she is scaaaaary looking.
Nicole says
HAHAHAHA!! oh my stars…the guys at the end are too hilarious.
ashley says
you girls are just too funny! this video made my morning 🙂 i love both of your blogs / styles – i can totally see why you would be such great friends. katie, i am a fellow atlantan and love that you blog about places i recognize. keep up the good work ladies, you are both amazing!!
Rebekah says
L.O.V.E. this. Girlfriends are the best! And your video was so sweet and fun…made me want to live somewhere south…start a blog…and somehow join your fun!
Katie – you are hysterical. Your writing style is great – so real and honest! Praying for you guys and the baby making! ;O)
Jamie says
I heart you guys! I wanna be besties too! *sob*
Amy @ this DIY life says
Towards the end when y’all were talking about waffles reminded me that I need to get waffle stuff when I’m out today, so thank you for that. Yesterday I was watching The Chew (and when I say watching, I mean on in the background until I heard the word bacon). Have you seen it? If not, here’s a recap of the highlights: they were sharing their favorite Halloween candy and one of the hosts said his was bacon and I thought “Oh, how Katie is that?” Then Rachael Ray made waffles with bacon and chocolate inside! Oh…my…word! So your waffle video reminded me of waffles that we’ll be having for breakfast tomorrow 🙂 (http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/episodes/October-27-2011)
Liz says
Just watched the video on Sherry’s blog earlier and wanted to say how cute it was.
And you are SO RIGHT about making friends as an adult. Sometimes you just gotta put yourself out there.
I think there are several (hundred) of us that would love to be besties with you girls. Perhaps you should throw a giant party and invite all of us? We might not be able to all fit in your closet floor, but could be fun! Will you both be at the Haven Conference?
Maureen says
I totally agree about making real friends as an adult, it is not easy! Glad that you were able to make such a great friend!
Katie G says
I also have a disproportionately large head! And my husband has a small-ish head, so in photos of us I make him stand like 6 inches in front of me so that the perspective makes it look a little more normal and not like my head could eat his for lunch.
Making friends as an adult is oh-so-hard, which I wasn’t prepared for. It seems like with adult friends there always have to be formal plans, and I miss being able to call on a moment’s notice and ask a friend if they want to just hang out and do nothing. On that note, I live in Atlanta if you ever feel like doing nothing 🙂
Gabbi says
I completely agree that it’s tough to find friends as an adult! If it weren’t for my job, I’d have a lot less friends {and no hubby haha}. I think it’s so fantastic that you and Sherry met each other through your love of blogging…you guys are the best! It’s a match made in heaven. 🙂
Nicole says
Just came across both of your blogs, and I am loving what I’m seeing so far! You’re right – it is much harder to meet close friends as an adult. So glad that you were able to bond together so quickly! Thank God for great friends – they make all the difference in life 🙂
Heather {ModernMealsforTwo} says
I totally agree that it’s really hard to find adult friends. It’s kind of weird. If you don’t keep them from high school, which is a touch creepy in a “have you changed at all” way, or make them in college then it seems you’re screwed. I think an online friend matching system would be awesome. It would be similar to online dating but you’d be matched to adult friends in your area with similar likes. Seriously – Is anyone out there a web guru. This is gold 🙂
Heather
Kristen says
Love the video! And I totally agree with you that it’s hard to make “real” friends. I moved to WA a few years ago and I’m still working on it. You and Sherry are so lucky to have become such great pals!
Melanie @ Mailbox Journey says
Cutest and Weirdest email ever! hahah
Kristen@Turning a House into a Home says
I only have two bras…glad to hear I’m not alone! Seems like you had a great time in Richmond!
Whitney Dupuis says
Love it! You guys crack me up. I was laughing goofily under my breath at my office desk. Yep, I just made that word up. You are welcome.
Christine says
I loved the video.
A big headed girl here too – and very round. My husband has a long narrow head. I always say we look like Burt and Ernie from Sesame Street. Maybe Halloween………..
Michelle says
Y’all crack me up! And I totally hear ya on how hard it is to find friends as an adult! OH, and I just saw the West Elm hive vase on your Wish List–snagged up a mercury glass hive vase from HomeGoods the other day for $12 dolla! Woot! Have a great weekend!
Whitney Dupuis says
By the way, I LOVE the pictures that you took of your weekend there. They are beautiful.
heather says
Finding friends as an adult is completely tough! Between work & home life, both which are totally awesome but all consuming, it’s practically impossible. I barely have time to see my college friends who live near my office. I have one adult friend – I met through work, and talk to at least once a week, and see each other normally at least once too, or we go into withdrawals. We’re pretty much adult BFF’s. We bonded over our love of snow, hot cocoa and chunky sweaters (yes, she is from the south). She says I’m more southern that her, which says something because she’s southern. Apparently this stems from my love of feeding people and bringing her home cooked meals/cakes and having open arms to most anyone.
By the way Katie, I’ll told you what I told Sherry – if either of you guys ever come to Maine you are more than welcome to crash in our abode in the country-ish side. And yes, I live about 10 minutes from outlet shopping, and a few houses down from a small beef cattle farm. We’re renovating, so I can’t promise a pretty house – but I can promise a hearty home cooked meal.
Also, buy Sherry another bra. I don’t even HAVE a chest and I have more than one bra. TMI? I own it.
SushiMama says
LOVE this!!
Meg@Keeping up with the Jenks' says
Good friends are hard to find (and keep!). After moving to 3 different states in the past 6 years, I feel as though I have a ton of friends and acquantances, but I miss the feeling you get with your best friend. So glad you two found each other.
Robin @ Our Semi Organic Life says
Love you two! I was laughing for all 12 minutes!
Carissa says
I love the video Katie!! You guys are so cute together. I completely agree with you about making friends as an adult…I moved to St. Louis after college and am still having trouble with that since my “old” friends aren’t here and there’s not an easy way to make new ones. I recently started a blog after being inspired by yours and Sherry’s. I guess we’ll see where that leads 🙂
Melissa Breau says
You’re definitely NOT the only one who finds it crazy hard to make friends as an adult. Totally dealing with that issue as the new girl in a new town…. (just moved from NYC to Granite Falls, NC…yeah.)
BUT did want to share a fellow blogger who is publishing a book on the subject…. it’s definitely worth a look.
http://mwfseekingbff.com/
Ashley says
I totally agree with you–it’s hard to find real friends as an adult! It’s great seeing you and Sherry as such great friends. It inspires me and is encouraging when it comes to not being afraid to create blogger friendships.
Thanks for sharing!
Kami Buchanan says
OMG! I just spend about 2 hours going through your links and seeing even more videos I missed. I only found you both about 9 to 10 months ago. I haven’t missed a day since. Love you girls so much! You are both hilarious!
statia says
I’ve made so many friends over the last ten years from blogging, that it trumps the count of my in real life friends. Most of them, I just consider family. It’s so nice that we live in an age where distance doesn’t factor in making friends.
Jennifer says
You are too funny.
And you are right, it is sometimes hard to make friends as adults.
Loved the video too. still laughing.
Suz says
awww I LOVE this video! You guys are so hilarious and it is so cool that you found an in-real-life friend through blogging! And the boys get along too! It was definitely meant to be!!
Kirsten says
I love when y’all get together! It’s always so fun to read about. Thanks again for your awesomesauce blogging skillz!
Maura says
One of my favorite posts ever. I love good friends. We all need them. 🙂
georgia says
You are both so lucky to have found each other, its incredibly hard to find friends, I’m 24 just got married and I feel lonely on the friend front… Sucks big stylee!
Regan R @ RenovatingRothenbergers says
I nearly died of laughter when you did the impersonation of Sherry coming over to your house for the first time. Hilarious!!!
jawsie says
best friends are the best. thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ the lil house that could says
The guys at the end were hysterical! Best response to that question ever.
ps- My husband has a Sprite shirt, he wants in…
Mary says
So my friend Lauren and I totally joke that we’re you and Sherry. I’m you because I was home-schooled and I’m from NC (my accent isn’t quite as strong as yours though)! Lauren is Sherry because she’s from New Jersey. We even sign each other’s cards aka Sherry or Katie! Um writing this out makes me realize that it sounds a little creepy, sorry about that! Love both ya’lls blogs…so inspiring!
Renee says
Completely agree with everyone on the ‘making friends’ thing. I have a lot of friends and acquaintances I have made thru the http://www…but they all live 1000’s of miles away from me. I think that’s why I like the blogging world, you feel like you can connect with people who have the same interests.
And, yes….please buy Sherry some more bra’s! Hahaha….
Katie says
I always LOVE posts from when the two of you get together.
I wanted to comment on this one to let you know you’re not alone in feeling like it’s tough to find real adult friends, but I see that quite a few times I’ve been beat to the punch. 😉 Especially as young adults it’s hard to find people with the same priorities and values. You’re so fortunate to have each other. I’m so glad that you do. (:
Christina says
Love the video! The guys are hilarious. I can’t help but laugh out loud. I think I’ve watched it 3 times? hehe!
Do you ever post videos of Will? I would drool over them .. in a .. non-creepy .. way..
I really enjoy watching Clara videos too! I’m not a creep! I just love kids 🙂
Lori in OR @ Lighten Up! says
Oh, my gosh – that made me laugh.
I also have a massive cranium, and I am totally going to make people stand in front of me to change the perspective. Unfortunately, I have a head like Katie’s and I am short like Sherry… perhaps my current need-to-lose-weight status is an unconscious urge to make the head more proportionate!
Lori in OR @ Lighten Up! says
Our joke is that I have a head like a giant pumpkin, my husband’s long narrow head is shaped like a shoebox, and so, genetically, our offspring should have a head like a cube. (It didn’t turn out exactly that way, but I think we managed to have a child with a “normal” head.)
The Bert and Ernie thing is also appropriate for us, since I am 5’3″ and my husband is 6’6″. I’m gonna have to steal that costume idea!
Jennifer says
I couldn’t live without my friends!! The pics you took of the Petersik fam are amazing!!! Such sharp colors!! Love it!!
Ashley @ Lewis in Love says
Amazing post! I think the two of you are so funny together. It’s so nice to see how your “blog friendship” has really turned into a genuine, real-life bond. 🙂
Bethanyb says
OMG so I;m not done watching the whole video or reading but I just HAD to stop and say… I am so a one braw owner! XD its like she said. You wash it when you in pjs ( I actually wash mine before bed time and dry it in my sleep! Go Sherry!
Kristi says
🙁 Katie – I just got a new job and patiently wait all day until my lunch break. I then go over to YHL and then over to your blog. BUT !!!! I can’t see any of your pictures?! It is seriously getting me down. I need some adorable pictures of Will to get me through the second half of my day. Any ideas on what I can do to fix this? I can see all of YHL’s pics! 🙁
Joy says
The BEST video yet!! This is great! I died laughing at the end with your hubbys!! This was a great post.
Nikkidd says
Katie – you and Sherry should definitely connect with Rachel Bertsche – a blogger and author on the topic of making real-life adult friends! She would be SO proud of your “pick-up” skills!
Check out her blog: http://mwfseekingbff.com/ (I’m just an avid follower of all y’alls blogs, so she definitely didn’t send me here!)
So cute to hear how it all began!
Kath says
Loved this!!! And the male ending had me laughing out loud 🙂
Meagan Snow says
Can you please video Will calling crackers crack and post it? Might just be the most hilarious thing ever. I can just imagine the look on other mom’s faces when will comes up and asks them for crack. He is going to be one hilarious kid with you for a mom. You and Sherry are too funny!
Kim says
Love it when my two fave bloggers are in a blog together!!! Seriously, I wish I lived closer to one of you b/c I would totally love to hang out in real life. And yes, I agree, as you get older it’s harder to make friends. But luckily, you only need a few to keep you sane 🙂
Sarah B. says
I’m with you! It’s tough to make true, lasting friends as an adult. If you guys ever want an apartment-project, we’re just on the other side of Atlanta!
Alexis says
I just want to say that I 120% agree that it is hard to find friends as an adult. I’ve had this conversation with people on a couple occasions. Even when you meet someone you think is cool, you feel awkward being all “want to be my friend?” Nice to know I’m not the only one who feels that way 🙂
Kristen @ My Covered Bridge says
Love the video! You and Sherry have such great blogs – no wonder you get along so well! Oh and hey – if you’re ever in the Buffalo, NY area, you can crash at my place!
abby says
It was so fun to look back and read all those blog posts from before I followed both of you! So much fun! Your videos are so entertaining. 🙂
daniela says
same thing happens to me… I think it might be that the source of the pictures is blocked at our offices, because I can see them perfect from home..
Katharine says
I LOVE how you and Sherry became friends. I agree, finding friends as an adult is hard. And I feel like I’ve become more awkward about that sort of thing the older I’ve become. Maybe because friends are even more important to me now, and I don’t want to embarrass myself! I’ve even thought about writing a blog post on how difficult it is to make friends as a grownup. Do you ask them to lunch? Tell them you want to be their friend? Here’s hoping I develop such a fun friendship with someone thanks to my blog just like you and Sherry 🙂
Christine says
I love it! Steal away!
Kristi says
Yeah – unfortunately that might be true! Office bullies! ha ha
Stephanie says
Seriously. This is awesome. Your impressions of each other are the best! And…the husbands spot at the end…too great! My husband thinks it’s weird that I tell him about you/Sherry and your blogs after I read them (and maybe it is creepy? yikes!) – but you two and your friendship and your love for life is awesome and I like reading about it! 🙂
Now…off to carve pumpkins with MY bffs!
Carla says
laughed the entire time 🙂 you girls are great!
[email protected] says
This is so cute! I love seeing that your friendship transcended the world wide web 🙂 You both have a great sense of style- albeit very different…I love seeing how you implement!
Katie V. says
Love your impersonation of Sherry the first time she saw your house! Hilarious! Those are great pictures you took of the Petersiks. And I think you need to count your bras now so we really know how many you have. 🙂
Lynne Anne says
As a southern girl gone bad myself, I think you are so right about adult friends. They are rare and wonderful and nurturing those friendships make our lives SO MUCH richer. Especially during little bitty kid years, it can be really isolating and being able to share is desperately needed.
I also think that mothers of boys (I’ve got three but recommend most halt prior) really do get to utilize their tomboy (training our boys that high maintenance gals just are not the bomb) and their super girly feminine vixen.
Rock On Southern Fox – I’m glad you made friends with John and Sherry so I could be fans of you both. Looking forward to the latest Pintrest bomb!
Laura says
Hi Katie! As a fellow Jersey girl.. I was wondering where abouts are you and Sherry originally from? Love both your blogs!
Amanda says
This is hysterical! Trying to listen to it at work was a bad idea 🙂 I love how it’s so easy to tell that you and Sherry are genuinely best friends! And your story is an inspiring reminder of the great things that can happen if you just put yourself out there!
Kustom Kissers says
What a wonderful story!
LARY says
Loved the video and the ending was hilarious! And I totally agree with you about how hard it is to make friends as an adult! It really sucks! Who knew! 🙂 I told Sherry I wish I could be your third friend or like the third musketeer or something! LOL
Joanna@perfectlyforeternity says
It totally made me laugh when I read your comments while you two bonded over that cute ceremic bird then I realized I had your birds twin sitting on my shelf (also scored at Goodwill). Although if you or Sherry tried to wrestle me over it I’d probably sit on both of you and that would be so tragic for all who read yhl and bpb AND I so don’t want to be that girl 😉
http://perfectlyforeternity.blogspot.com/2011/06/thrifting-it.html
Jessica G says
Your thought that it’s difficult to find grown-up friends is 110% valid. Also, I have a huge head and nobody ever knows it…until I lose weight…I tend to be a little “top heavy” in other areas and, when I lose weight, all I have are head and boobs. It’s the creepiest thing OF ALL TIME. Gross.
You two are hilARious! Hope you had a phenomenal weekend here in good ol’ VA! 🙂
Rachel says
It IS hard to find friends as adults. Its something that is so rarely talked about. Growing up I expected my twenties to be just like Friends. Ha. Not that I’m sitting in a dark room alone all the time, but its hard to maintain friendships as an adult, especially when you are married and have other obligations.
Luckily, I have a blogging BFF too. We were best friends in high school and recently started blogging together. Its fun to discuss posts together and a great way to force connecting when things get really busy.
megan says
Heeelllloooo….Sherry happens to be my fav DIYer, and I saw her post with you so checked out your blog…give me Sherry AND a girl who loves Jesus and I am oh-so-happy! Rock on sistahs! Blessings from sunny San Diego 🙂
Rachel says
Great Video! Just found your blog from Young House Love. Love it!
Katie says
Aww thanks!
xo – kb
Mikal says
Love it! I follow Young House Love and mosied my way over to your blog! You both are adorable! When I was pregnant with my 3rd, I joined an online mommy forum. I started chatting on a daily basis with other women who were in the same week as me. My son is now 3 and this same group of moms is still chatting on a daily basis! I have had the privalege of meeting several of them. We come from all parts of the US, S. Africa, the UK and beyond. Yet, we all bonded over our pregancies. We even created our own FB private group and chat throughout the day, daily. We don’t miss anything…we know everything about each other…there is not such a thing as TMI. So, congrats to you two for finding friendship via the internet. It is hard to find people in your normal social circles that you have so much in common with…so when you find them like you have…hold on tight!
Chloe says
I absolutely love you two and I’m so glad you have found such awesome friends in each other! Your matching husbands are just perfect!
Trina says
Found your blog from YHL’s blog & will be adding it to my list of favorites! I totally agree with you about making friends as an adult, it is SO HARD! You & Sherry are lucky to have found each other and to have a special place in each other’s lives. 🙂
SarahSmile says
Absolutely best part: The husbands. Hands down. The sprite drinking is hilarious!!! How much did you have to coerce Jeremy to do that?? haha. I feel like John is used to being on camera, but it’s not to often that you seen Jeremy like that.
You guys are awesome! Totally insanely jealous of your sweet friendship!
Trish says
You two are so funny together. You really know how to put on smile in someones day! Too cute….
Katie says
Please note that he had like zero lines 🙂
xo – kb
Le says
Hey Katie,
You are so right about finding friends as an adult! it can be hard! So glad you guys found each other– the www is amazing. Question– you used to mention your local friends more often it seems like, but now you talk a lot about how Sherry is your new best friend. Do you feel like since having a baby (or for whatever reason) it’s been harder to keep in touch and you’ve grown apart from your local friends, or do you not share about them often because of privacy? At any rate– it’s wonderful to have forever friends, isn’t it?
Katie says
You poor thing. You literally are a Barbie 🙂
xo – kb
Katie says
Well, I am from south Jersey – I was actually born in Mt. Holly. And Sher is from more north…so her accent is more legit 🙂
xo – kb
Kimberly says
Love the video… the end is particularly hilarious.
i agree – it is hard to make friends as an adult, however love your story! 🙂
Melody says
Considering I stalk both of your blogs, I really liked the vid. BFFs are the best! Perhaps better than bacon?
Randa says
I commented on this video on young house love’s page but feel like I should tell you too: HILARIOUS! You two are truly genuinely funny together (especially when you imitate each other), and your friendship is refreshing. Oh, and the guys at the end? PERFECT! I don’t see how they could have been any funnier. Seriously.
I’m thanking the Lord for you both tonight. 🙂
Jill says
You two are way too cute together! I love how you talked about how you are the kind of friends that can just exist together and be totally fine with that. I honestly think that that right there is exactly the stuff that indicates THE BEST friendships. I envy what y’all have especially because I totally know what you mean about finding it hard to make really good friends as an adult. The funny thing is, I met my best bff on my honeymoon in Punta Cana 6 years ago – she lives in Peachtree City, GA and I near Detroit, MI. I just love you Southerners!! Oh yeah, and the little bit the guys did at the end was a fabulous touch!
Jill says
Oh, and by the way, you and Sherry should create a blog together. And it would have to involve interaction between the two of you because you are just great together. You are both creative so I am sure you could come up with a fun and unique idea – I don’t think I have seen a blog run by two friends yet so it is already unique!
Jen F says
So nice to have real friends like that. It is surprisingly hard to find them, but so cool when you realize that you really click with someone. And sometimes it does feel weird and stalkerish….”ooh, I really like them, and I can imagine us having kids at the same time and job sharing and our husbands will hang out and like the same games and movies and we will just all have so much fun”….oh wait, that sounds weird. But sometimes it just happens. I read Shari’s blog regularly and can tell she is so happy when you guys get to visit or the other way around. BFF’s across the states. Yay!
Jen F says
shoot, spelled her name wrong. Please feel free to correct!
Hearts!
Jill says
Thanks for the link – I just added it to my Google Reader. What a fun concept and I LOVE her definition of a BFF!
Kelly B says
I love this post! I am so happy for you both. What a wonderful life long friendships you built.
Ps- where did you get your fun earrings?
Xo
Kelly B.
Katie says
I got them at a little boutique in Atlanta like eight years ago…but I think they would be super easy to make with the help of Hobby Lobby 🙂
xo – kb
Katie says
Agreed. Best friends are better than bacon 🙂
xo – kb
Laura says
Yay for blogging buddies! My friend Kristin and I started a blog together earlier this year and love to see someone else understand our crazy wacky world of blogging. We love your blog btw!
-Laura
Jessi says
This might sound strange but I was happy — really happy for you and Sher-dog as I watched that video. Like, oh how great is it that they found each other, like you were star-crossed BFFs who didn’t even know they were searching for each other or something.
But, seriously, I agree with you. It’s hard to find adult friends. Real friends, like you said.
When you do, you’ve gotta hold on (loosely at first so you don’t look like a creepy, desperate weirdo , of course) but hold on nonetheless. That seems to be working for you guys. You really seem to appreciate each other.
Thanks for giving me the warm and fuzzies!
Colette says
you two are the cutest friends EVER!!! I want a blogger best friend who likes to decorate and shop and get pedicures and has a kid my kid’s age.
Lesley says
you two are so cute. I just finished watching with my 15 month old and he was cracking up everytime you laughed. Hmm I don’t know what to say about Sherry’s gold bag. It is huge, Burger, Clara & probably Will could all fit in it…at the same time! haha. And your men are so funny too. That unexpected moment of them was such a great way to end the video. You are too clever.
Mary-Beth at short, sweet season says
OH EM GEE. I laughed so hard when the Jersey came out in both of you! And when the husbands drank Sprite. Best girl friends are the BEST! I treasure my best friends and love to see other women writing about friendship.
Amanda says
I already commented over on YHL but I just had to come here to and let you know that you you guys CRACK ME UP. Loved this video, and it was so fun to see all the past posts that started the friendship! One of my best friendships got started through blog comments/emails too, so I have a special place in my heart for that!! 🙂
Andrea Worley says
that video was great! your friendship is so evident. i agree with you, i feel like it’s so hard to form friendships as an adult. you’re so lucky to have found a great friend.
Katie says
I love that you guys are BFFs that met as adults! It is suuuper hard to find friends as an adult and that is really amazing.
Also, HAD to comment about Will because I feel like my little boy is the same way. He is the one running around, not following directions and rifling through other people’s purses. So glad there are other moms that have sweet, loving wonderful little guys who are also a little bit….crazy. 🙂
Bethany says
It is really hard to find adult friends! I have tried “picking up” friends at the park, just striking up conversations with young moms, but I think I scare them or something. It doesn’t help that I’m kinda shy, so it’s probably really awkward. So simple when you’re a kid, “Hi, I’m Beth, wanna be my friend?”.
Liz says
Where can we get those adorable monster or dino shoes your little one is wearing in Sherry’s picts from your visit from todays post???
Katie says
They are from Gymboree…I got them two seasons ago so some stores might still have some. Oh and I think they are monster shoes – from a line that was themed around Where the Wild Things Are 🙂
xo – kb
Michelle W. says
Hi Katie,
I’ve been following YHL for about a year and a half and absolutely love them! I was so happy to be introduced to her BFF…YOU via your blog, too. Both of you ladies are the cutest, smartest and most down-to-earth DIYers I know (as if I really know you two, but I feel like it, haha). Thanks to the two of you, I have taken a bigger interest in DIYing and started a Pinterst Account awhile back. Thanks for the good reads and constant inspiration!
Katie says
aww thanks – and welcome…any friend of Sherry is a friend of mine 🙂
xo – kb
cristin @ simplified bee says
You girls are too cute! This is my first time here… from SF, but hubby’s from Atlanta. Such a lovely city. Love your blog! Keep up the amazing work.
xo,
cristin
ps – couldn’t find the linky to the pinterest party… am I missing or just not posted yet?
erin says
Jerz in the hiz-ouse! Now a Richmonder with a “Northern newscaster accent” so I’m told.
Where in Jersey are you from?
Nicole Masters says
Hey Ladies! This was so fun and cute! I found YHL first and BP next. Don’t know if I have actually ever commented on YHL but have commented on BP. I have really enjoyed you both over the last couple of years. Katie…I totally agree. It is hard to meet true good friends as an adult. I appreciate all that you both do and enjoy reading about all of your adventures. Keep up the great work. XOXO, NCM
Katie says
well don’t be a stranger Nicole – we both love comments – it helps us get to know you guys better!
xo – kb
Katie says
I was born in south jersey – Mt. Holly 🙂
xo – kb
Tabitha says
I completely relate with you. Finding friends is tough – much harder than I ever thought it would be. We find ourselves focusing on family and making a life for ourselves and friendships get placed on the back burner. Even with “friends” around – they are more like acquaintances than TRUE friends… it can be completely lonely!
Amanda K. says
I am TOTALLY with you on the having to work harder to be girlie if you’re tall. I’m 5’8″ and I’ve resigned to the fact that I’ll never be “cute”.
Case in point: on the Today show the anchors dressed up as the royal family.
Savannah, the tall one, was Pippa or Kate? Nope. She was PRINCE CHARLES! Ah, well.
Hesper says
I think your little “love story” is too darn cute. Aaaaand I’m a little bit jealous. I also find it hard to make friends as an adult… even harder to make friends with another couple. My poor husband always gets stuck being the only guy at a lot of get-togethers because most of my friends are single! I am always saying they need a couples seeking couples sight… ummm, but not the swinging kind… lol
Misty @ The Family Math says
OK, I’m three days late to the party, but thanks for posting this. My brain needed something happy and silly as a break from work. Also, has anyone pointed out yet that your husbands’ heads are of similar proportions? Like, John’s head is smaller than Jeremy’s by approximately the same percentage that Sherry’s is smaller than Katie’s?
Sorry, it’s been a long day at work, I’m easily amused and more than a little brain-dead at this point.
Katie says
Haha…we have proportional spouses 🙂
xo – kb
Nicole says
Hello KB!
This is indirectly related to this post (in a round about Sherry&Katie way), but did you ever post how to make that header that you did in your first Master bedroom, that was inspired by YHL?
I ask because I am debating on whether or not to hire a handy man to do it, or if it’s easy enough that I could do it myself…
Katie says
You know what? That post is in my “Posts To Do” folder just waiting on me to get on the ball (err…wait for holiday posts to end!)
xo – kb
Sabrina says
Love you funny ladies to death and love seeing how hysterical you are together. You are such a great example of why I love blogging and how awesome “net friends” can be. Thanks for sharing.
BTW….you were the first blogger that I ever e-mailed a question to directly and I was delightfully shocked when you wrote me back. That sweetness and realness kick started my own blogging path and what a fun ride its been. I’ve met so many great people through blogging and participate in a local bloggy buddy group too. They are a hoot!
Take care lady!
Cindy W. says
As I told Sherry just now:
“Okay, this is the best video you guys have done so far! I loved every second of it. How funny was the end with the guys?! Guess what, Sherry? I only have two bras. LOL”
xo
Laura says
I agree that it is so hard to make friends as an adult. I still have some friends from growing up, but they all live in different states. Sometimes I’ll see a girl that has kids the age of mine and she looks young and cute and I try to chat it up with her. But then I feel like a creepy pervert hitting on her. And I walk away with that feeling like, I wonder if they like me!? It’s just like dating all over again! For what it’s worth I think we’d get along. We should meet at the park or childrens museum sometime. I have two boys. Ewe, just listening to myself creeps me out. Sorry. But serously… lol