Monday, March 9, 2009

A weekend away

It's been a while since my last post. It looks like life has gotten in the way of recording life here on my blog. Boy, I need to catch up. We went to Denver last week and had a wonderful time. We ran off and left all of our school, work, meetings, church and activities behind. We escaped it all to visit Gigi, Papa and Uncle Robby. Yes, Uncle Robby and his girlfriend, Kat flew in from NYC. So, we piled in the car and rushed out to meet them in Colorado. The twins love Uncle Robby (Avery's not sure what the fuss is ....just kidding, Robby) They love to hang on him and snuggle up to him. But now, I must say the kids are smitten with Kat. Actually, we all loved meeting Kat. She endured the extra attention and constant "oogling" from my kids well. Thank you, Kat. The weekend went exactly like we planned. Jeff and I escaped the kids and had several dates and outings ALONE.
We are thankful to Gigi and Papa for being on "babysitting duty". We went out to dinner, shopped and got a massage together, we were spoiled.


And, still plenty of time spent playing with the whole family. While we are home, we always do a few traditional things that are required on a Denver visit... lots of games, stories, movies,wii, eating out to dinner,(Los Dos) a big slumber party for the kids, and of course, lots of shopping! Ellie was performing her lipsynch to Taylor Swift. I loved watching her. These are the things we look forward to when we are at Gigi and Papas house. Thanks so much for a time well spent. And, a double thank you for tending the kids.
It's always hard to say to goodbye. Usually Zachary's tears start flowing several hours before we depart. This weekend it was especially hard for the kids, they hate to wave goodbye. We'll be back soon and until then, goodbye Denver.

5 comments:

Jeanne said...

The weekend was sooooo fun and went by way too quickly..... I think about it all the time and loved every minute of it.... I especially loved playing with the kids ie. tennis and going out to dinner with everyone and of course, we can't forget "Mexican Train"!!!! Robby's party was a blast I only wish you and your beautiful family could have stayed for it.....we missed you!!!! We all had sooo much fun with Kat....what a sweetheart!!! Love you all, Gigi

doug said...

Hi LAUR, we had a great time also! Special thanks to you and JEFF for making the long drive over from OMA. It was just perfect, so glad the kids (and YOU) had a good time, by the time you guys left, the other families started arriving, believe me, with three couples bringing all their kids (toddlers and all . . . ) we were so used to it = it was just GREAT. thanks for prepping us!

Hey who is that really old guy, with Avery? LOVE, papa

texasangie said...

Wow, first of all, could you be any more beautiful?!?!?! Great picture of you! How fun to go and play with family! I could use some play time right about now...

Jeremy and Neeley said...

First of all, I can't believe how long and think Avery's hair is in that last picture! How do you get it so cute and curly?? Sounds like a great escape. It is so important to make time for those and helps us stay focused on our eternal family :-)

Brezack Family said...

I agree with texasangie, could you be anymore beautiful! Couples massage...does the rest of the Elders Quorum know!
Miss you
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