New friends, floppy hats, and shopping dates.

It's funny how girls bond over shopping....  

And random items in random stores.

And how a wall of flip-flops can be the best thing ever....

An an ugly crochet top is worth a photo op.

Drooling over shoes that we can't afford...

And then being surprised with a free cookie, or two!

This is my new friend, Emily.

She's wise beyond her years, gentle in ways few women are, has the best laugh ever and uses it a lot.

And looks pretty darn good in a big floppy hat.

Rawr. :)