Proof

Here is proof I was thinking about the kids while on vacation.

Taking Advantage

The hubby and I took advantage of having the in-laws in town and gave ourselves a little vacation to CA without the kids. My in-laws took over as care givers to the kiddos and we drove to one of our favorite places for 3 whole nights. I have to admit, it is getting easier to leave the kids. I wasn't worried about them, that much, and I really enjoyed our time away. Our getaway consisted of sleeping in, breakfast in bed, walks along the beach, shopping, meals at amazing restaurants consisting mostly of seafood, naps, reading, watching sunsets, and watching HGTV! Ooooh it was fun to have cable and no kids around! :) I did miss the kids. Especially when I called and heard their voices. But I knew they were safe and comfortable in their own home and that we would be home soon to be with them again. I almost cancelled our vacation due to guilt, money, and anxiety over leaving the kids but I am so glad I didn't. We went, we had an amazing time and I can't wait to do it again someday.

Pete did ask me when we got home why he didn't get to go on a vacation too. He wasn't very happy about the whole situation.

In-Laws in Town

We had a nice visit with Omi and Opa and were sad to see them go home last week. The kids enjoyed their company and we had a good time catching up and spending time together again.

Had the whole clan over for lunch one day.

Breakfast with Omi.

Dinner at Furr's with the old folks, again....

Furr's soft serve, always a hit with the kids.

Jamie's first orange of the season off Uncle Bob's tree.

Ak-Chin Casino

Omi and Opa had a couple free rooms at the Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, AZ so we headed there for a night last week. It was a great getaway for the kids and we didn't have to go far from home.

Ready to go swimming.

Lunch outside by the pool.

The kids loved the room's beds, lights, closets and shower. It was all so new and exciting. Pete loved the television.
Swimming with dad.

Some More Favorites

A few more of my favs from Halloween.

Lately when Jamie kisses you or talks to you she holds your face in her perfect little hands. Lot's of heart melting going on around here lately.

My little pirate reaching up to a high doorbell while trick or treating.

Mama and Jamie girl.

Handsome, sweet Pete.

All our neighbors ooh'd and ahh'd over Jamie. I heard one neighbor say as we were walking away, "She is the cutest thing I have seen all night." :)

The kids loved this lit up pumpkin and asked to take it home for our house.

What a perfect, first Halloween in AZ.

Family, new neighbors, a very happy Princess Dorothy and pirate, and of course lot's of candy!