Coming to an End

What an awesome trip this has been...it was needed, appreciated, and now is coming to its close.

Hot Springs: We never left the downtown area except once last night. Each day we were here we enjoyed the numerous FANTASTIC restaurants lining the historic downtown strip (Porterhouse was our favorite). The first 2 days, the weather was amazing, so we literally walked all over the entire downtown both throughout the day and into the night. The national park here (which is right off the main drag) is absolutely gorgeous. I love cities where you can walk everywhere. It was great never having to use our car while we were here!

My Days Without Kids: They were cherished. Every morning I woke up, ate breakfast with Jason, workout out in the fitness center here, then swam in the pool before getting a shower and meeting Jason for lunch. Some afternoons we watched basketball...some we walked the downtown area...others we walked through park and explored...and the days where he had conferences, I just relaxed.

On Singing: That part was fun last night. Getting all dressed up was super fun (I loved my dress!!!).

On Changing Plans: The original plan was to have one more night alone here and go back tomorrow morning after meeting up to get the kids. But since we have to be back earlier than expected tomorrow for our dear friend's funeral, I am leaving in a few hours to get the kids and they will spend the night with us tonight in the hotel. I must say I'm excited b/c I miss those rascals like crazy and I think they'll LOVE the indoor pool, the awesome glass elevators, the breakfast in the morning (it's fabulous) and most of seeing us. :)

On Jason: Man I love that guy to pieces. This has been so fun just hanging out - the 2 of us. A perfect way to end a crazy season.

On Lincoln: Apparently, his Gran-Gran has been potty training him the whole week and he has been wearing underwear every day!!! Is this exciting, or what??!

On My Neighbor: My amazing friend, Amanda has taken "dog control" duties for us while we have been gone (saving us from having to expensively board them) and has been amazingly helpful!!! What a great gift for us!

**Now I'm excited to come home becuase our pool will open in a few months, sun will shine brighter, jogger will get more use, and the parks will become part of our daily routines. And the countdown to Destin can begin. :)