Weeks Worth

Having Mom and Lauren in this week made it a great week. I love to have family come to visit. Ryan says I put my whole life on hold when I have family in and I agree. I want to spend as much time as humanly possible with them while I have that chance. I want to make every moment last because those moments are few and far between. I just love all of my family and they all mean so much to me. Those "everydays" can go by the way side for a week of just quality time with family.

I thought I would just quickly recap the week as I have been "out". Mom and Lauren came in on Saturday and Ryan had no clue. My Mom flies for free but doesn't care to fly, so it was a big surprise to see my Mom and Sister walk in the door.

{Highlights} of the week:

• Temple Visitor's Center. We say the "Reflections" exhibit and went to the video presentation of "God's Plan for the Family". We all cried our eyes out.
• Kristen's Spelling Bee. It was the saddest thing. One of the rules were that you couldn't repeat any letter. Kristen got up there in Round 2 and got a frog in her throat when she said the "E" and repeated it and was eliminated. She cried and we all got teary. She was so disappointed in herself. Who would have thought that a Elementary School Spelling Bee would move us to tears. She got the "Best Speller" Award in her class.
• Mom's Dental Appointment. Okay, not a huge highlight, but my sis and I went shopping and we all went to lunch afterwards.
• Swimming. Went swimming as much as we could even though the weather was weird and wonderful this week. I am still a big wuss. It was still cold for me.
• Jake's 6th Grade Graduation.
• Beth and Lauren's Birthday celebrations. Katie watched my kids so we could go kidless (Katie you are a blessing. I owe you BIG!) We went to Costa Vida for salads and did some browsing and buying. That evening we went to dinner at BJ's. We tried to go to Oregano's but it was insane!
• Downtown Mesa. We went downtown through some of the shops. I even went into an Antique shop I had never been in. The weather was perfect for a walk.
• Girls Night Out. Mom, Beth, Lauren, Shelby and I went to see Baby Mama. It was a fun night. Thanks Beth for the tickets and thanks Ry for watching the kiddos!
• Hanging Out. The best part was just hanging out and being together...Eating, laughing and playing together.

Mom and my girls

Temple Visitor's Center


Out to Lunch


My Cute Mom

My pretty sister and fun Mom

Thanks Mom and Lauren for making it a fun week and for taking the time to come out and visit. Thanks Mom for getting on that flight. Now, Ryan says that since you have done it you can come out for weekends :0). See, he already wants you back! I am glad we could squeeze in some fun even though sickness swept through the house. I am crossing my fingers that you didn't take it with you to Texas. I love you guys!