A Week of Firsts

Oh what a difference a week makes. Last weekend, I drove my children to Boise, Idaho to meet up with their dad so they could ride back to Washington state and spend two months with him there--a bittersweet adventure for me, to say the least. The mama bear misses her little cubs, but the den is ooooh soooo quiet. The whole exchange of children has made for an interesting week. I've done a lotta things I've never done or haven't done in so long that it FEELS like I've never done them! For example:


1. I just sat on the couch and watched a movie (OF MY CHOOSING) from start to finish, uninterrupted. I watched Australia (awesome!). As a result, I have a new obsession. He goes by the name of Hugh Jackman. Two words: Yum. eee.


2. I put some hiking miles on my Nike's...in Utah! I didn't go quite as far as I'd have liked, just because I was all by my lonesome and the trail got a little too wildernessy for my comfort. It's hard to tell in this pic, but I'm standing in a shallow stream. Water and trees and snow and mountains...eat your heart out, Arizona!



I know what you're thinking: "She kiped this pic from a postcard." Nope. Took it myself from the trail. What a view. Only in Utah, baby. Makes you wanna break into song, right? "The hills are alive..."



3. I went to Boise! Never done that before. The kids were waaay excited about getting to visit with their missionary uncle Jerry, who happens to be serving his church mission there. You look great, Jerry! We love you and miss you!



Livvi partying in the pool in Boise. Please don't ask me about the hat.

4. I took a 5 hour nap the other day, just 'cause I could. Oh yes, people. Moms with little ones...tell me how often that happens for you. I know, you're jealous. HA!

Nap photo NOT available. Sorry.

Looking forward to many more firsts in the coming weeks. The best first of all? My first time getting my children back after having been gone for two months.