Friday, August 22, 2008

The all boys weekend...

Well it was my yearly business trip to St. Louis where the boys got to spend 4 days with their dad doing all the boys things they never get to do when I am around. Each year they look forward to this break from mom and the fun they get to have with dad. I am grateful for Marc and his willingness to watch the kids so I can go every summer...and I know the boys are grateful too. The nice thing is Marc is pretty good about documenting their adventures...and what he doesn't tell me the boys usually will! I was actually very surprised with all the fun they had the house was pretty much in tact when I came back and did not look any worse than when I left...my guess is there was some serious sprint cleaning with lots a bribing going on. Anyway, I was glad to get away and had a great time in St. Louis and the boys obviously had fun. Thanks honey for being such and amazing hubbie and dad!!!!!


The boys always hike A Mountain on Saturday morning during my trip away...it has become a father/son tradition. I love the hiking attire dad let them wear...they went to Tempe Beach Park right after so I guess it works.

One of the big highlights of the hike was the boys found A LOT of cool caterpillars on the side of the trail...supposedly there were over a hundred. Definitely one of a boy's favorite things...BUGS!!



Boys hanging out at the Tempe Beach Park

8 comments:

Angela said...

How fun is that. I think that is is great to have Dad/Kid time. Russ is always good to give me an out at least once a year where I go for a few days. I come back ready to go! We have great understanding husbands. Tell Marc that I think he needs to do the Triathlon in October. Have him talk to Russ..it is fun and addicting. I am thinking that you need to do it too!!! That is fun that you can even do them in October...not in Utah!

Varney Family said...

So FUN! way to go Marc! How was your trip Erin? At least the boys get to go play all weekend with Dad while you get time away too!

Shauna said...

That is a sweet hubby!!! You are a super wife though, so you totally deserve everything you have. Your family is adorable as usual!
Luv ya

The Silly Nilly Family said...

Oh yes this is the funnest park. I bet it was not very crowded with so many in school. I wish I would have thought about that......So fun to see what you guys are up to. Glad you had a great trip.

Maren said...

Your blog is very cute. Your family looks like they have so much fun. Me and jimmy need to be a little more active and actually go do things outside!

TC Jolley said...

Erin... it was sooooo good to see you today. I've really missed you. You are such a great person and you make me feel so good when I'm around you... we need to be around each other more often! Anyway, good job to Marc for taking care of all the boys... maybe he can give Jon some lessons!!! Anyway, you are wonderful.

Avery said...

cute boys...looks like so much fun..
I just wanted to say thanks for all your support..you have helped our family (and mostley me) soo much lately and we appreciate it. I'll talk to you soon I'm sure...

Colette said...

So fun! By-the-way...Micah and I just so happen to be flying to AZ on sept 5th for a week to visit the fam...So if you have time and you're thinking you'd like to play with Micah for a bit..I'd love to see you! we'll be at Debbie's house. Just let me know