Hot Springs Hotel

Last week we spent a week away at a conference in a nearby hotel. Even though it can be hard to travel and be away from home with little ones we had a blast. It was a lot of fun to be able to hang out with people we don't get to see very often. It was really nice to see my friend Laura who lives in the same city as we do but far enough away that we see each other only about twice a month. Kayleigh had a blast and did not want to leave. It was a constant play time for her which is her dream. I would have to say John's favorite time was shooting off fireworks at night. When I say fireworks I mean the kind you see when you go to a fireworks show in America. However, here you can buy them on the street for about $20. Crazy huh?! My highlight was the hot spring pools that you could swim in. The kids and I went swimming everyday even though it was only 70 degrees outside. It was like swimming in bath water. Below are some pictures to highlight our week.

Laura with Lydia, Julianna and Kayleigh swinging at the pool.

Check out this bath tub! It was huge and pretty much like a swimming pool to Kayleigh. She had a great time taking a bath with her friends Bright and Zion. Zeb slept in our bathroom so she couldn't take a bath in our room after he went to bed.

John with his friends Daniel, Big D, and Teddy "playing" with the fireworks.

They had to build a fire pit for this huge firework box that contained 36 fireworks all in one. All you had to do was light one big fuse.

John, Kayleigh and Zeb enjoying the nice hot spring pool.

Home Sweet Home

This past weekend we went to a nearby city. We had a great time with all of our friends especially the ones we don't get to see very often. We spent 3 nights in a hotel which can be very trying with little ones but it was a good time. I was so ready to get home on Monday night because I was so tired. We had to ride a bus and then get on a plane to get home. When we got on the bus to leave Kayleigh looked at me and said "Momma no home!" You think Kayleigh is going to be as social as her momma?! She didn't want to go home because she was having too much fun. However, her parents had had enough fun for one weekend. Below are some great pictures from the weekend.



Kayleigh and her good friends Julianna and Bright are playing with the jump rope.

Kayleigh decided to take a break for a snack.

Zeb just hanging out with the others.

John and one of his good friends Big D.

This is one of my good friends Shannon.

Zeb in the Bathroom

When we stay in a hotel for an extended period of time, almost 3 weeks, we have to be very creative where we put our children's beds. Kayleigh got her own room, but Zeb got the short end of the stick so he got stuck in the bathroom each night. We also wanted him to have his own room so he could sleep soundly. This made for some interesting late night bathroom trips!


Zeb in his travel bed (the only bed he has ever known his whole life)


Our beautiful bathroom layout

Night Out

Since things are starting to slow down here as summer approaches, Alisa and I were able to spend the night out by ourselves (sort of...) at a nice hotel here in town. Some of our friends, Danielle and Josh, watched Kayleigh last night as we stayed the night away form home. IT was very relaxing and very well needed for Alisa and me. We were able to sit down and do some planning and evaluating of our marriage's current reality. It was a blessed time for us and we really appreciated Danielle and Josh for their sacrifice of watching Kayleigh for a night so Alisa and I could be together. We did take Zeb with us as he cannot be without Alisa for more than 3 hours or so. Another friend of ours, EA, came into the city to watch Zeb for a few hours so we could go to dinner just the two of us! It was awesome. We are truly thankful for all of the wonderful friends he have here in the city who want to support us and encourage us!

Chillin'

We just returned from our weekend retreat yeaterday and had a wonderful time. Kayleigh was chilling out in one of our hotel rooms and thought it was a little too bright for her liking. We had a great time swimming in the hot springs and playing games at night. The retreat was a great time to bond and hang out outside of everyday life and ministry. Kayleigh also enjoyed the hot springs and certainly did not want to get out whenever we had to go. She loves to swim, especially when the temperature fo the water is like a warm bath.