We just enjoyed a short weekend at Scott and Ali's. We have just began to realize that our time is almost up with them and we haven't taken advantage of having them so close for the last 3 years. I don't think we can make up the time in the last 2-3 months, but it is worth a try!
The decision to visit came on Saturday afternoon. After Jared's long week of working grave yard, staying up 27 hours just so he could sleep through the night on Friday, I awoke him at 8:30 am to go GARAGE SALE'N! We didn't find much, but we did find packed softball fields to do GS marketing at. It was after spending a few hours at the field that we decided we needed an enjoyable weekend with family. Well, the lack of preparation earlier in the day made for a late start Saturday evening- arriving at their home about 9:30 pm. Plenty of time to still have an enjoyable evening of conversation.
Sunday we attended their Stake Conference. Two hours in metal chairs can be a challenge when you are dealing with a wiggley 16 month old and carrying an extra 15 lbs. Jared actually mostly handled the wiggley boy, taking him into the hall for the last 15 minutes as we were nearing naptime and Corban's atttention had long expired. It was a great meeting that reminded us to share the good news of the gospel with others, be good to each other, and attend the temple. AFter the meeting I ran into a friend of mine from HIGH SCHOOL! What a small world- Katie (formerly Christensen) happens to be friends with Ali and Scott since her husband is going to Dental school at Loma Linda.
The babies fell asleep on the way home, which provided time for a small lunch prior to the enjoyable Sunday nap. Instead of napping, I spent time on the internet researching my new interest which will have to have a post of it's own. I had to be ripped away from the computer- which I should have restricted use as it is on Sunday's. We enjoyed a walk to the park, a few minutes on the toys, and then a walk back home. It was then that Ali reminded the both of us what we are looking forward to this summer, both having babies due in the summer- Ali's due date is July 1st (but she gets to have her baby early) and ours, August 4th. Needless to say, hot weather is NOT what pregnant women really "look forward" to.
While we were out, Scott was slaving away in a hot kitchen making PIZZA. Wow! What a chef he is! We had 3 different styles of pizzas- Pesto chicken,Tomato and Basil, and famous, delicious, perfect combination for a hot crust- BBQ chicken- all prepared on a hot BBQ grill! It wasn't exactly what I had in mind when we said, "Let's have a simple dinner." If that's simple, I have a lot to teach them!
The night ended with a game of Bridge. I must say, I wasn't exactly excited when the cards were dealt and the decision was made that we were going to play Bridge. I have NEVER played this card game and everything I have heard about it is that it isn't for the casual game player. I REALLY enjoyed the game and look forward to our next visit with them when we can play again. That kept us up til about 1 am and bedtime was a must since we had an early morning.
It was a fabulous weekend and THANKS Ali and Scott for allowing us to come!
2 comments:
How fun! I sometimes forget how close your and Ali's babes will be. Cousins that are nearly twin-born. Lucky! My older girls would do just about anything to have cousins their age...
I'm so glad you're spending time together. It is running short, isn't it? Which means WE get them here! Yea! We sure wish you were closer! I'd love to see some recent Corban pics! I'm sad you'll be in Greece when we are at Scott's graduation, but it sounds like a fabulous trip! Hopefully we'll see you for a minute or two right before we cart Ali and new baby back to Flagstaff.
Bridge is addictive, isn't it? Scott and Ali taught us, too, and they are our only partners. Fun. It does require more thinking than Nertz, though. :)
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