I have a friend who moved 200 miles away about 2 years ago. Since then we've been up there for a weekend, and they have been down her for a weekend (and we've seen each other at a few parties, christenings etc.). They were here in November, so it's sort of their "turn" to invite us. We used to e/mail to stay in touch, but since November the only contact has been Xmas cards, b/day cards and b/day pressies for the children. She writes occasionally "Hope to see you all very soon!", but there hasn't been a proper invitiation. Two weeks ago I sent a b/day present to her son, with a note to her that I would love to meet up with her in the holidays and maybe we could meet up somewhere half-way. Now I've received a thank-you note and a b/day present for my dd2, but with no mention of my suggestion.
Should I take the hint then and not expect any more meet-ups? Which would be a shame, I really like her. Or am I jumping the gun a bit here?