Last Monday morning, I squeezed the boys in a very full car and headed East. After 12 hours of driving and two stops to play and eat, we pulled into a hotel in Birmingham Alabama. I had never travelled by myself with the boys. They had to quickly learn that riding in a car with only Mommy was like being on a chair lift - they better keep a tight grip on things because if something fell on the floor, it was gone. I also had never stayed in a Hotel room with the boys nor had I ever had to share a bed with Caleb. It is one of the most fun memories I have had with just the boys and me. The boys were wired from sitting for so long. Even though it was nearly midnight, I let them play for about 30 minutes. They had a ball bouncing on the beds and laughing. I had a full time job during the night hours keeping Caleb off of me as he wiggled and squirmed. Even though I didn't sleep well, I smiled thinking about the memory that was being created. It was a day I will not soon forget.
We arrived the next day in Atlanta where we spent the next 5 days with my Aunt Net, Uncle Bill, Cousin Kelly and her family, and my sister and her family. Jason was in Atlanta for business, but we were able to squeeze a little time here and there to spend with him. My Aunt is an amazing hostess. Her home is beautiful and well kept. It is also quiet...until we showed up. It is hard being in a new place when you have 2 loud energetic boys, but we had a wonderful time. I got to spend time with my sister and Maggie and I cherish every second I get to spend with them. Maggie is getting so big and I have a way of finding new tickle spots on her every time I see her. I just love her so much. It makes me sad that I only get to see her a couple of times a year. I am waiting for Scott and Amy to hear from the Lord that it is time for them to move back to the MidWest. I am not holding my breath :) just wishful thinking.
We went to the Atlanta Aquarium on Saturday...it was amazing. Foster's favorite thing in the whole world is fish so he was in heaven. If you are ever remotely close to Atlanta, you should drop in.
Jason, the boys and I came home on Saturday. We drove straight through and got home around 6am Sunday. It was a whole different experience having Jason with us. It was a much easier drive and it was good having someone to talk to. We are glad to be home. That is one of my favorite things about vacation - coming home!
Here are some pictures from the trip.
Now it is back to life. We have work to get back to and summer school starts. I have 2 tennis matches this week and Foster and my birthday are at the end of this month....busy busy. No matter how crazy it gets, I am reminded that WOW I have been blesssed. I wouldn't change a thing.
Hope you each have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Becca
