I Did It Again

Do you ever have those moments when you think something will be really fun, and you plan all of these activities for your kids...and then discover that they're too little, too tired or just too sick to enjoy it?  (Raising my hand).  I do it all the time.  I want them to have all of these "special" moments and experiences, and well, sometimes I forget how old they are...or just how little it really takes for something to be "special" for them.

After all of our branding, visitors, birthdays and a week of swim lessons, we decided it would be fun to go to the cabin.  I mean, relaxing, right?  

It was going to be (and truly, it was), but before we even got out of town, we had to make a quick (not really) stop at the ER for some sever stomach pain of Peter's.  When that was clear and nothing, we pushed on.  The next morning we woke to kids with high fevers and terrible coughs.  

But, it didn't really stop them.  We discovered that we were there for a small balloon fest weekend complete with a tamale cook-off, and we wanted to make the most of it. Even when John Paul thought he'd die if he let go...

Carter was so excited to make use of his slingshot!

And, Henry chilled the entire weekend.

When he wasn't being kissed by this one.

She is quite the fan of powdered doughnuts.

We definitely had some movie time, too.  

Along with the balloon festival was a community pancake breakfast.  I know, the best weekend to go!

This guy didn't slow down.

And, I tried to have a little spa day for the girls at the cabin while the boys went fishing.  Not so much.

Someone liked it.

We also discovered that Genevieve is afraid of most things, even decks.

Truly though, it was a nice change of pace, even if things didn't go "as planned" and some felt under the weather.  I just always want things to be so special, and sometimes I fail to realize that they're just as special even when they aren't what I envisioned.  

Because sometimes it just takes days in your pjs, walks in the woods, having no agenda and simply enjoying life together to make it all worthwhile.

We even had an unexpected visitor.

Who Peter thought he might catch.

And, Sophie needed a few photos in her new dress to end the trip.

It was fun.  The memories we make everywhere we go together will be cherished in this momma heart forever as I remember so vividly the special moments with my family growing up.  It doesn't have to be anything extremely out of the ordinary...just moments together loving each other.

I couldn't be more grateful!

The Weekend Trip

The last couple of summers, we've gone to a little resort outside of Albuquerque with Jeremy's parents for a few days, and we've always loved it!  This year was no exception!  We swam most of the day, ate poolside a lot, went on nature walks, and always ended the evening with s'mores.  The kids even listened to an Native American story-telling which they loved.

Sophie wasn't much for the water.  And, she couldn't quite understand why she had a swim shirt on and none of the boys did...so she quickly looked like this.

The boys got to practice their swimming (we don't do that often enough), and I think they're growing more confident!

Sophie, just wanted to hang out with Aunt Julie.

And, Mimi bought her some new shades, which she was so proud of.

John Paul didn't get in the water a whole lot, either, but he always wanted to be right there by the pool with everyone else.

And, Genevieve just happily went where everyone else was.  She was a little dream.

We had to have a few snacks...

...and play a little ping pong.

The best part was being there with family.

John Paul got these little goggles, and well, he wore him like glasses everywhere he went the next two days.

Fisk Family Fun at it's finest...

Such a fun filled weekend!