A couple of days ago, Jeremy and I returned from an out-of-state trip all by our lonesome with our kiddos back home in amazingly loving and capable hands.
(This was our first ever trip alone in 13 years of marriage since our honeymoon... it was much appreciated and needed.)
The main purpose for the trip was to attend a wedding ceremony of friends on the Oregon coast - but we were able to fit in some time with family too, which was so meaningful to us!
(This was our first ever trip alone in 13 years of marriage since our honeymoon... it was much appreciated and needed.)
The main purpose for the trip was to attend a wedding ceremony of friends on the Oregon coast - but we were able to fit in some time with family too, which was so meaningful to us!
We flew into Seattle, and made a beeline for IKEA.
It was Jeremy's time first to one of the stores. Even men like IKEA.
Except we had to ask for directions to the exit. Those places are twisty-turny and confusing. I think they like it that way. Keeps you stuck in their aisles forever buying cheap and colorful dishtowels, insanely cute mugs, and all of the organizational tools one could need. We had Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes for lunch there too. Yum!
Then, we went to meet with our friend Leigh and her kiddos for donuts! I met Leigh at the MOPS Convention my first year attending back in 2005 in Dallas, when Leigh stayed with our group at the hotel! We adopted her into our group and met there a few years in a row - - we've been friends ever since!
After that, it was north for a beautiful drive up to the Washington/Canada border to see Jeremy's brother Aaron, his wife Abie, and our sweetie pie 7 week-old niece, Katie!
Oh, she's so yummy!
Uncle Jeremy in baby heaven.
Proud Uncle and Auntie!
We wouldn't have seen her otherwise until next Christmas when they make it to our neck of the woods.
Standing on her baby cousin, wishing she could come out and play...
At the end of my 35th week!
Aaron and Abie took us up on the ridge, we saw several deer, which was cool since we never see them where we live!
Happy family, thankful for the time (though short) together!!!
What a beautiful drive!!! The next day we headed down to the Oregon coast to get ready for wedding weekend in Astoria, Oregon.
It was so surreal that we were without our kids, and the only potty breaks were mine!
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOOO happy that you and Jeremy had a fun time. YIPPEE for IKEA!!! I love that place too. Sweedish meatballs and mashed potatos for lunch, YUM!!! That's what I usually get whenever I make it there. I guess that would be surreal to go some place without the kids in toe. I loved what you said that the only potty breaks you had were yours, too funny:-D I'm glad you got to spend some time with family during your vacation. Your little niece is adorable. You and Jeremy look like you were totally in baby heaven. The expression on Jeremy's face while holding baby Katie is priceless. Thanks for sharing.
IN Christ,
Bethany
So glad for your adult time gettaway! WOW does Katie ever look like Aaron. She is a Bacon bit for sure! What a little blessing. Can't wait to see more pics of the WEDDING!! :)
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