Girls Week in St. George

Since I hadn't seen most of my friends in St. George for a long time and the nonstop snow here was just getting ridiculous, I decided to spend a week there so I could enjoy the sunshine and my girls! Because Wade has been so busy this semester, we felt like while I was gone, he could study more effectively without his CUTE FAMILY around to distract him. (We're good at that!) And maybe he could even get ahead in his classes. It was a win-win situation! He could study and I could play! Sounds fair, right? Being apart from him just made me appreciate him more, and although we did miss him, the kids and I had a blast spending time with some of our favorite people!

Here I am with my best pals, Kristal Joy and Brandi Wilcox. Aren't they gorgeous girls? I think it's ironic that they are both dental hygenists and I hate going to the dentist! But I love them! Brandi is 9 months pregnant here, and she would probably LOVE that I am putting this picture on my blog. :) We had a great time just hanging out at my mom's house, talking, laughing, and just catching up with one another.

The kids were being funny and wouldn't look at the camera because they were too busy talking and looking at each other. Kristal is holding Regan, (her other little girl, Sophie, is asleep and not in the picture). I am holding Emily and Jonathan. And Brandi is holding EJ. I am happy to say that EJ's little brother, Isaac, was born a week later. He is a cutie and is doing fine. Congrats Brandi!

Emily, EJ,and Regan jumping on the trampoline and playing in the treehouse at my parent's home, while we three moms chatted with each other, of course!

Jon loved swinging in this swing, as soon as I turned him around AWAY from the sun. Before he was sitting in the swing, with the sun right in his eyes. He was like, "Mom, what were you thinking?"

I had a really nice visit with the Sonju's, a family I used to nanny for. Jon is in Madi's lap and Andie is sitting next to her. The other two sisters, Macey and Hallie were playing with Emily. I always enjoy talking with their mom, Leslye. She's such a good example to me of the kind of mom I want to be. While I was there, my friend, Caralee Baker came to pick the girls up for cheerleading class. It was so fun to spend time with her and her beautiful daughter, Sydney.

Emily and Jonathan probably had the most fun with their grandparents, my mom and dad. My dad, "Papa" as they call him, would turn on this vibrating foot massager and Jonathan would crawl over, climb up on it, and just giggle and giggle as it vibrated and tickled his belly or back. It was awesome to watch the two of them play together. I couldn't tell which one was happier, my dad or my son. Next to my husband Wade, my mom is my best friend! We really enjoyed our talks together and going shopping and out to lunch. She is a sweetheart and always makes me feel so special. I just love my mom. I also had a nice time with my brother, Nicholas, and his wife, Summer and their kids as well as my sister, Ruthanne and her husband, Austin. Friday evening, I attended a temple sessoin with Ruthanne and Austin and even saw my parents there since they work at the temple on Fridays. Thanks again to Kristal for watching my kids so I could be at the temple! On Saturday just before I left, we watched President Hinckley's funeral together as a family. He was a very special prophet, and a fine example of genuine kindness and a positive attitude. I will never forget him.

I just adore my cute grandparents and since they live next door to my parents, it was easy to walk on over and spend an afternoon with them. My Grandma Lang couldn't have been happier to have visitors. She was so sweet playing with my children. And they loved it as well! She even has cool toys and cookies...what a awesome Great-Grandma!

I couldn't resist adding this darling picture of Jonthan crawling under the table. He's my funny little guy!

This is Beau, my parent's famous 3 legged dog. He is the sun and the moon in Emily's eyes. She just can't get enough of him. "Yes, Emily, you can have a dog someday, but not today. Let's wait till daddy's done with school and we have our own home and a big back yard for you and the dog to play together." :)

Although I didn't take any picures, I wanted to mention how much fun I had with Mardi, Kristal and Kayla for lunch at Pasta Factory! They all have little kidos of their own now, and it's fun to watch as our kids all grow and change each time we see other. Before lunch, we all met at the library so our kids could enjoy storytime, and it was a awesome to also see Tammy and Sarah. This week in St. George was just a nice, much needed break! I LOVED spending time with my good friends and with my family. But at the end of the week, it was nice to be back home.