A Morales Minute

We've always liked the idea of vacationing with friends. Jaime and I have gone on a few trips with Jeremy and Carina however, we've talked about how it'd be fun to get a few families together...kids an all! Finally, we pulled it off. Let me tell you, the short weekend of July 19-21 was worth it. We stayed at a rental house on VRBO. ;)  Tyler was being patient and played well with cars while he waited for his playmates to get there.  Anderson's got there around 7 or so. We took a walk with them to the community beach. I love that Olivia and Alex hung back walking and talking together. It is hard for him being the only boy his age. Aidan is the next boy in line so Alex really only has girls to play with when we're together. I'm glad Olivia treats him well. They have a good friendship.  Kids wanted to get wet so bad! There were a few who had wet shorts by the end of the evening. I tried to keep Craig some company while his mommy was busy.

My sister Elizabeth had some classes for work down in Portland. Her husband couldn't get off work to go with her so she asked me if I'd like to go. A few days with no one else to take care of and all the time to myself? For Real?! How could I pass that up?! I didn't! While Elizabeth was in classes I had time to watch movies, go to the gym, do my nails, nap, do some shopping. In the evenings we saw my sister Emily. We did some shopping, visiting, swimming. Just the normal fun stuff we like to do when we're together! Oh and laugh. I do enjoy a good laugh with my sisters.  El and I went to Famous Dave's for dinner on Wednesday night.  El's first taste of baby back ribs! My dinner was SOOOO good.  The hotel was nice.  I enjoyed the quiet time I had for a few days.  Thanks for inviting me Elizabeth. But I had to make the drive home to visit the real world again. :) Actually I had to pack that very night for my next trip! Stay tu

Darin's Open house was July 13th, the following weekend after his wedding. Mom and I spent the week discussing the plans for set up and decor. Mom, Elizabeth, Lori, and I baked different cookies for a milk and cookie bar. Darin really liked the one I put up for the reunion in June and asked to do one for his open house. It really is pretty simple. The not so simple part? Trying to make it all look pretty! This is how it turned out... Oh, FYI; this is my 200th post!