Hugs for daddy!

So, we're on to week 2 of Ben's Tucson rotation. Thankfully Ben was able to come home for part of the weekend. We miss him so much when he's gone! We kept busy last week to stay somewhat distracted from the fact that we were without a daddy - plenty of playgroup activities, swimming, Young Women stuff, visit teaching, and playing with friends to keep us moving. Emma helped me make her daddy's favorite cookies on Friday afternoon. Whenever she helps with baking, she insists on putting her little apron on. She also loves turning the mixer on and off as we add ingredients. Ben had to work through Saturday morning - he met up with us at his family's home in Gilbert around noon. Before he arrived, we spent the morning with Grandma Dangerfield shopping and playing at San Tan Village. They have a cute kids section with children's clothing shops surrounding a great outdoor play area with stuff to climb on as well as a splash pad. This was Becca's first time playing in little fountains like this - she was hesitant at first, but warmed up to it quickly and rather enjoyed it! She was really wanting to walk while playing in the water, so Ben's mom was clever and had her push the umbrella stroller around - it was funny - it got soaked, but dried off in like 10 minutes from the heat. We got back to Ben's parents home just after he had arrived. We were all soooo happy to see him! The girls snuggled with him for a while - still in their swimsuits from playing. Becca, in particular, is a real daddy's girl right now and rested her head on his shoulder while smiling real big for a good long time. It was just the cutest. Ben had to leave again Sunday evening. We are planning on going to see him on Friday afternoon since he has a half day. On Saturday evening he's coming home late and then taking us to the airport Sunday morning. We get to go see my family for a week in Utah! Hooray!! While we're there we'll be celebrating my dad's and my brother's birthdays, as well as Mother's Day. I'm really excited!

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For a good giggle, I thought I'd add this photo of Emma from our latest swimming excursion. We were getting ready to go, so I put her back in her regular clothes - but while I finished gathering our stuff, she went ahead and put some swim goggles on and hung out next to the pool. Her hair was all crazy from swimming, adding to the amusement. I know I always say that Emma is a goof - but come on! Here's some real proof!!