Thanks!

Older Pics, but still cute and Timeless!


Thanks to great parents! Mom and Dad Hill took our kids for a full 24 hours. Friday night Ben and I went to the temple which was wonderful, of course. It was nice to be together and be spiritually uplifted as a couple and family! Then, we shared a salad at Cafe Rio and chatted! We usually will eat and go with the kids since they get antsy, but this time no reason to rush. Then, we headed over the Borders Books founds some light reading and chairs to again 'chat' (uninterrupted) ... It was delightful. We enjoyed each others company and it was refreshing! Of course we love our kids, but it nice to get a break and focus on our relationship as companions. Then, we saw a late movie at the dollar! We didn't get home till 1am and we were tired, but we did things we normally can't and we stayed out because if we have a babysitter we are on the clock to get back!

The next morning we slept in. Ben made his fabulous eggs. Then we did some grocery shopping. Costco, then some fun stores to look around in! Off we went to pick up our kids who we adore and love so much! :)

While we were enjoying ourselves, the kids had a blast with their Nana and Papa! Friday night they had pizza, swam and watched a movie! Then Saturday morning they went out to breakfast for some yummy pancakes, then to Big Lots for fun 'cheap' toys, then swimming again! They didn't want to come home, but of course when they saw us, they were excited to go home!

Ben and I don't date that much because of time and money mostly. So, we appreciate the opportunities to have one on one time with each other! So again, a BIG Thank you to Mom and Dad Hill!

Quote from Abby: " You mean we get to spend the night with Nana and Papa without you,Mom that is so much more fun."

Quote from Tyler: "I want to swim all day and night at Nana's"

Quote from Benji: " No home, Mommy." (This one made me sad, but knowing he loves his Nana and Papa so much, it was ok.)

I don't have very many memories with my grandparents so I love that my children already have so many and hopefully so much more to come!