Thanks to the unbelievable generosity of some amazing people we were able to “get away” from everything for 2 days and 2 nights. It was so needed and so perfect for us.
We made plans to take the kids to the Super 8 in Aldergrove. They have a fabulous pool and water slide in the hotel. And that made this particular hotel so SO perfect for us. Our kids are the hugest water bugs that you’ve ever seen and we knew that they would love to go somewhere and swim as much as they could for a few days. It sounded like the perfect get away and in hind sight, it was! It was absolutely perfect!
We sent the kids off to school on Monday morning while we tried to get a few things done around the house and to ready ourselves to head out later that afternoon. Jon’s parents were up for “getting away from it all” and so they decided to join us.
At dinner time, we met up with Jon’s parents and we went for dinner and then headed out to the hotel. We got there, unpacked and took the kids down to the pool. We swam for over an hour and then headed up to bed. The next morning we got up and hit the complimentary breakfast. This hotel had the most amazing breakfast. Everyone enjoyed themselves and as soon as they finished breakfast, the kids wanted to head back to the pool.
Xani and Geli were over the 12 year old age limit and so they headed into the pool – just the two of them – but the boys had to wait until I was able to take them into the pool. They were pretty patient through.
Judah got in some good cuddles with Nana.
After we finished a couple of hours of swimming, we headed up to our room to dry off and just relax.
We had picked up some fake mustaches before we headed to the hotel and in light of the whole “Movember” deal….we decided to try them out. I realize it’s not quite the same, but we had a lot of fun…
Judah looked quite sweet in his “stach…..
Jeremy was throwing out his best Rico Suave vibe……
Me and mah boy….rocking our ‘staches…..
Geli rocks the teeny, tiny mustache…
While Siah sends out a little grey action….
Xani just ended up looking a little strange…
We even convinced Nana to get in on the mustache loving…
And finally….here are my men. Looking so, SO sweet!
Looooooooong after the rest of us got tired of the mustaches….Jeremy carried on. He is SO cute.
Judah did pretty good in the hotel. He was happy and easy going. He did have some rough nights. And that meant that I had some pretty rough nights….which ultimately……SUCKED. But other than that….he was amazing.
Xani and Nana pulled out the puzzles. We do love to do some puzzles.
After a bit, we headed for lunch….
Siah LOVES his ketchup. Basically, the fries are a tool to get the ketchup into his mouth.
We had lots of laughs and giggles and after lunch, we headed back to the hotel for more swimming……..
(stay tuned for part 2)
So fun.
Glad to have you back.
We missed you!
And not from cyber space…from real space.
Hi,
Not to advertise something, but I did see your stache on the babe. The company I work for jumpstart music and movement is holding a contest. If you upload a picture of your baby to our fb page, you can enter to win a free music semester for you and your son, which is a 220.00 value. I have read some of your blogs on how you miss the baby time with him that you got with the others and thought that this might be an opportunity for you. Other than that I am constantly in prayer for you and your family.
Many blessings
Kristie
Very happy to hear that you all got to get away! Yeah! Think of you all the time…
Glad you got to go away. Glad Merrilyn and Ernie got to share that time with you. My little sister needed some time away too. Thanks for taking her.
I loved the pictures, thank you, it is the only way I get to share in the family happenings. Looks like you all enjoyed yourselves. Hope you get another break soon!!
Angelica is looking great!! Praise God.