The last few weeks feel like a whirlwind. It all started when Rich and I, and my parents, took a small trek to the City of Sin (aka Vegas) to see Spamalot. We were treated like VIPs due to some connections my dad has from work. It was so nice to get away, eat great food, and stay in a sweet suite at the Bellagio. Rich's amazing sister, Diane, offered to tend for us. I had just barely weaned Cameron and was a nervous wreck leaving him. However, the kids did great! Besides one minor diarrhea incident and two pee incidents (this is the story of my life), the kids seemed to adjust well. Sophie even told me today that she wished she could have stayed longer.
The next major event happening in our life is birthdays! Sophie turned 6 on June 29th. We celebrated by eating orange chicken at Panda Express (Sophie's choice) and living it up at Jungle Jim's. Of course, Sophie invited her BFF Lillie to come along. The next day we had a small barbecue at our house for the grandparents. Sophie is one amazing girl. She is a feisty little fireball. This may come as a surprise. Outwardly she appears shy and introverted. When she's comfortable, she is funny, silly, smart, and dominant. We are so blessed to have Sophie in our life. I have learned so much from her. From small beginnings, great things have come to pass!
After 4 days at girl's camp (sooooooooo much fun!), I returned just in time for the 4th of July and Rich's birthday. I can't believe my sweetheart is 33! We enjoyed the weekend together as a family. Rich is truly my best friend. I feel like we've grown up together. I've watched him develop into a wonderful man. We have so much fun together. I love his sense of humor. He is constantly making me laugh. He can reason with the kids like no one else can. I love how he cries when watching TV and when he feels the Spirit. He is a wonderful companion in every sense of the word.
Sorry to blab on. We've been having a lot of fun this summer. I hope you are too! I've got to go find a present for Carson for his birthday!
6 comments:
Sounds like you've been super busy but having so much fun. Happy Birthday to almost your entire family!
To see Spamalot, treated like VIP's, AND no kids...sounds like a fabulous weekend. Glad the summer has been so good for you guys.
Wow, you guys are busy! Never a dull moment during the summer. Enjoy it before you know it we will be knee deep in snow. By the way Lillie had a great time at Sophie's party!
Sometimes Craziness is fun. Especially when it is someone else's craziness, just teasing. Summer is fun and how fun for you to have so many summer birthdays. Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer as much as the first half.
oh man, we need to CATCH up!! sounds like your summer is crazy, as it should be, but especially with all those birthdays!! How fun. Tell Rich happy b-day for us!
i am wishing i was the one to watch your kids while you were gone considering sophie actually "talked" to diane. i am so jealous!!! you guys must be broke and partied out with all the b-days you've had. couldn't you have timed your babies a little better? you must have a certain "horny" time of the year. okay enough said!
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