Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Our July Vacation

at the Gateway

Brielle didn't like the fountain surprise

Do we dare go in?

happily on "vacation"


Gracie, Brielle, Emma, and Ike after lunch

our hotel room--how quickly we can make it messy!

Emma enjoying the pool

Brielle NOT enjoying the pool!

Awww! Relaxing with Dad!
So another reason I like the 4th of July is that our anniversary is right after it! This year was our 9th anniversary! Wow! Almost into the double-digits! We decided to "treat" ourselves to a night away at the Little America (we couldn't go too far because Nick had to have labs drawn Monday morning!) It was wonderful! We got to relax, talk, reminisce about previous anniversaries, and reflect on the last few months. It was weird because it was also very quiet! Without the girls we could have a whole conversation without being interrupted! Who knew? On Monday, we did some shopping in Salt Lake, ate lunch at Cheesecake Factory (yum!), and saw a movie. Then, we went home, picked up the girls and brought them back to Salt Lake for mini family vacation. We took them swimming in the hotel's pool and let them stay up late eating chips in bed. On Tuesday, we went to the Gateway to see Ice Age 3. We met up with Nick's sister's family after that to have lunch at Applebee's and play in the fountains. We had worn Nick out by then, but it was a great getaway that our whole family needed!

3 comments:

The Tracys said...

Cute pictures! I'm glad you guys were able to get away together. It's so nice to see your lives getting back to normal! Mini vacations are perfect. I hope to take one to Park City this summer, and you guys are welcome to come along!

Steoger's said...

Wow, Nick looks great! I'm so glad that you had a little getaway. You deserve it and so does Nick.

The Boyles said...

I am so glad you guys are getting some vacation and time to yourselves. Nick looks so good and the girls are adorable! Hope all continues to get better for you!
-K