Monday, October 15, 2012

a weekend getaway



We did it. Robert and I left Minnie for a weekend getaway to Southern Utah with some friends and by some miracle I didn't have a panic attack and everyone got along splendidly.
I teared up a little when we left her at my cousins but she didn't even bat an eyelash as we walked right on out the door, which made this mama feel better when saying goodbye.
The fact that I totally trusted my cousin and my brother and sister-in-law who were taking turns with her over the weekend made it all the easier. Those dreamboats!

It was nice to have a little one-on-one time with Bob and to get a little R&R.
The boys played golf and watched a ridiculous amount of sports while the ladies shopped, went to a movie and got massages. Oh, the life!
These boys have been friends since junior high and it's a good thing all of us wives like each other so much or else all these getaways we go on would totally bite.
Luckily I like all of them...a lot.

Bob and I snuck away for a few hours to go on a little "date" up Snow Canyon one afternoon.
I'm telling you, if I didn't know better I would have thought we were on Mars.
The geography is something strange. And so cool.
It was quite relaxing even while hiking to the top of a petrified sand dune in sandals and a skirt.
Smart, I know.

Without kids we went wild, staying up late, playing truth or dare (believe it!), some serious games of cards and eating ourselves silly (we usually do this with or without kids).
I kept finding myself eyeing the room, making sure Minnie was ok and then suddenly remembering she wasn't there.
It was nice not to have to play the mom role 24/7 for a few days, but I can't tell you how happy my reunion with that little munchkin was.
How could I not melt when I opened the door and the chubster started to flail her arms, scream and with wide-eyes run right for me with a big grin?
I melted into a big puddle on the floor immediately.
I LOVED this weekend, but I am sure glad to be Mom again.

11 comments:

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  2. Omg those mountains look gorgeous. My family and I need to plan a trip!

    Anywho I saw your blog on GFC Blog Hop and I am your newest follower! When you get a chance please visit my blog. Thanks in advance.

    Have a great day : )


    http://lovelyarmywife.blogspot.com/

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  3. Just found your blog through the blog hop! My husband and I used to live in SLC while he played for the Bee's :)

    I was just catching up on your blog and your pictures make me miss the Salty City so much! Excited to be following you!

    www.pavko001.blogspot.com

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  4. I love St George! I was down there just this past spring! I am forgetting what that shake place is called...Iceburg? So yummy. "yes, can I get a mini.?" and they bring you the biggest mini shake you've ever seen. haha... fun pics. any of the guys have single brothers? haha, jk jk! and really, i'm jk ;)

    run-style-run.blogspot.com

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  5. Love the blog! Your family is precious!! I am nominating you for the Liebster Award...check out ephesianswife.blogspot.com for more info

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  6. What beautiful shots! The canyons are stunning!
    xo TJ

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  7. So lovely! Totally love that outfit with the green top and maxi skirt, btw. So chic. We haven't left our little lady yet, so I can't even imagine the feeling!

    Thanks so much for stopping by! Following you now :) Hope you'll stop by for my Find + Follow Friday hop this weekend. :)

    ♥Nicole @ Me + the Moon

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  8. Looks like you had a great time! I love your outfits!! I couldn't imagine how it was leaving the little one!!

    New follower from the GFC Hop!
    Leslie @ Sincerely, Leslie

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  9. Your pictures look gorgeous, what a fun weekened!

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  10. this looked like good fun and great laughs. Thanks for sharing and posting such beautiful pictures. I especially loved desert pictures. The colors are amazing.
    I am following you now and would love for you to follow back.
    Jillian
    http://puzzlemecomplete.blogspot.com/2012/10/hugs-and-smiles.html

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  11. beautiful trip and incredible photos!! i visited UT this past March and fell in love. it is so beautiful.
    thanks for your kind words on my blog.
    looking forward to following. <3
    maria

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