Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire! What a weekend!
My parents have been out of the country, doing missions work, since July. On their return trip home they flew into Albuquerque so we could spend the weekend together. Eve and Judah were ecstatic! Eliza was on the fence; she just stared at my mom, with an unreadable expression, pretty much the whole weekend. Once in awhile she would crack a smile but mostly she just stared.
Yesterday we all headed back into Albuquerque to SHOP (!!!) and drop my parents off at the airport. Yesterday was calm, beautiful, peaceful and wonderful (if you don't count the huge funnel cloud we saw forming, causing me to nearly have a heart attack!), but today... you all wouldn't believe how much we fit into this day. It was insane! So much shopping, errands, playing outside, an airport run, even a trip to the zoo.
We ended up only having thirty minutes to spend at the zoo. It seemed a little crazy to spend fifteen dollars for a half of an hour, but it was really important to me that we keep our word and take the kids to the zoo like we promised.
Daniel literally ran those kids around the zoo, checking out as much as they could in the time we had. It was hilarious; Eve was breathless, Daniel said. I didn't participate in the running, instead Eliza and I hung out and took pictures. Or tried to. It was super bright out, which isn't at all good for picture taking. But, I just couldn't resist those napping flamingos.
After the zoo trip we had to rush back home because Daniel had a class to go to this evening. After he left it was dinner, baths, and bed for the kids. Phew! I am pretty much exhausted from it all. But, can I tell you how happy I am to have food and all the stuff I am use to! I walked into Costco this morning and just breathed in the smell. It was so lovely; I have been missing the comforts I use to have.
I'd like to say it is good to be home but really, truthfully, I'd rather still be in the ABQ. I love it here and I love it there. If only the two worlds could collide...
*Post from 2 years ago: Not my first post
(This was the blog's first post!! Daniel started this blog, did you know that? Happy two years to us!)
*Post from 1 year ago today: Judah
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It was 20 dollars and yeah, Eve was breathless. I carried Judah. It's truly amazing how many animals you can see at the zoo in a hurry. (us in a hurry, not the animals) We went from one exhibit to another stopping just long enough to look, but the kids loved it and that's what mattered right then.
Great pic of those napping flamingos. What a fun, exciting, busy weekend! I'm glad you all had fun! Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!
This is what makes you two such great examples to me: Keeping your word about the zoo, even if you only had 15 minutes. I admit that I would have most likely talked the boys out of making it to the zoo due to the lack of time. There are plenty of reasons I LOVE your blog, and this is a shining example. You follow through, you keep your word, you are such great parents!!! Thanks for making me stop and think about striving to be a better mommy.
I love the flamingos at our zoo - they make such great subjects! Though I have to agree, the only time we are at the zoo is when the light is crazy bright. Ah well...
It sounds like a fun weekend! I'm sure the kids will never forget their whirlwind tour of the zoo!
Love the flamingo pic! Very vibrant! I bet the kids had a blast whether they got to linger for 5 minutes for 5 seconds. :)
that flamingo pic is truly fantastic. i am so jealous right now LOL! I want to go to a zoo with pink flamingos!!! :)
Beautiful photo Andrea :)
sounds like you had a fun filled weekend though!
what a great pic...
Delurking to say love love love the photo!! Beatiful!
Wow...sounds like you all had a great time...and so nice that you got to spend time with your family!! Oh--and I love that picture of the flamingos. I'm always amazed at your pictures--you are a wonderful photographer!!
As always...STUNNING photo!
I'm so jealous.
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