We've had a really wonderful weekend. My 27th birthday was yesterday and my sweet hubby arranged with his parents (who win the amazing in-laws award!) to take all three of my crazy kids overnight. This is extra awesome if you understand that Jacob is only 3 1/2 months old and definitely still waking up 2-3 times a night to eat. So, I haven't had an uninterrupted night's sleep since before he was born and for a much appreciated birthday present I got a luxurious evening and night without kids. They even drove all the way out to our house (which is almost an hour away) to pick them up from me. Ben and I definitely didn't waste our night alone and we went on a great date to Macaroni Grill and to FINALLY see Star Trek. What an awesome movie! And then I got to sleep a full 8 hours in a row without having to get up several times to feed a baby. I sigh with joy just thinking about it! Ben's parents brought the kids back to us this morning as today was Jacob's blessing day!
I'm so thankful to have a husband who can worthily bless our sweet babies - it was a wonderful blessing and a pleasant Sunday. The family all came to our house after the blessing for lunch. We
had yummy grilled pizzas (mostly prepared by my chef of a husband and prepped with a little help from the kids), spinach salad, strawberries, and lemonade. I love summertime food! And for dessert... the largest bowl of birthday trifle I've ever seen (made by my mother-in-law). Mmmmmm. And with enough leftovers for days (really, it should last weeks, but I don't have that much self-control). Now for your viewing pleasure.. some sweet pictures of the kids. I LOVE these 3 little goofs. :)
You guys are such a cute family!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, you have the BEST inlaws!
Oh Susan, I'm glad you had such a good birthday. You have a great mother in law. Wow, what a huge bowl of trifle! That looked tasty.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy new pictures of everyone. You have a nice family.
At least I don't have to miss you so much now that we have 'Skype'. That technology is a miracle to me! I never thought I'd live to see such things!
We've had a busy and nice day too. Lots of church related stuff, plus I baked cookies and bread this evening. Your sister Sarah surprised us with a Salmon dinner. It was all ready when we came in the door. I wasn't expecting it. She's a nice girl (like you).
Such cute pictures of your kids, they are adorable. And that Jacob is getting bigger! Happy Birthday by the way, such a fun treat that the in-laws took the kids. Hope you all are doing well.....you sure are missed around here.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Jacob's face in that picture and his hair is still to die for!!
ReplyDeleteHey Susan and Ben! Nikki sent me the link to your blog. Congrats! Your pictures are adorable and so fun! We miss you still at our cousin dinners. Ross gets home in11 days! Love, Susan
ReplyDeleteoh they all look so cute in their towels! And way to go Ben for you birthday surprise, what a great night with out kids!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling trio! Jacob fits right in. I'm so glad you had such a wonderful birthday--- you sure deserve it! :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like the most glorious birthday ever!! I am so happy for you....and a little jealous!! :) Your kiddos sure are cute - oh and I want your grilled pizza recipe!
ReplyDeleteMan you do have great inlaws! Looks like you had a great b-day.
ReplyDeleteYour little man is so cute.
Susan, Thanks for your comment and thoughts on my blog. It meant a lot to me. . .I don't know why, I suppose you being my best friend for so long, it means a lot to still have you as a great friend, even though you are so far away, and we haven't seen eachother in quite some time. I am so glad we live in a time, (like your mom) that technology has made it possible for us to feel close, even though we are worlds apart. I can't imagine the pain people would have felt in pioneer times having friends move away, family move away. . . the pain the pioneers felt moving across the country. Poor Emma and Lucy Smith watching all their extended family leave, no wonder Emma stayed back with her Mother-in-law, to leave her would have been too painful.
ReplyDeleteJacob is Adorable!!
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