2 Weeks of Wonderful!

Steven came home for his 15 day R&R on Monday July 19th. My in laws came in to welcome him home and we went to dinner with them and Steven's brother and sister in law. We didn't really plan anything over the time he was home but we sure packed in lots of family time and fun along the way.

They were excited waiting on Daddy's arrival!

Very excited!


Reed made some friends waiting for their aunt to come visit.

And he's home!!

Happy Reed and Happy Daddy!


The next day we decided to hit the Children's Museum and then met some friends for lunch.

Sometimes they actually play good together!

We had lots of days playing outside on the tractor and on Lilly's car. I didn't have the camera out alot though...

They sweat ALOT!

We had a special day with Reed and took him to the Zoo. Then we went to see Toy Story 3 at the movie theatre. This was Reed's first movie. The one request Steven had before he left was that he could be the first one to take him to a movie....and of course, he was. The movie was great!

We did lots more playing....and visiting and such....no camera though!

Then came Reed's 3rd Birthday! We brought Lilly to daycare and Steven, Reed, and I went to Blue Bayou for the day. We had a blast....but again, no photos. I had the camera....it was just in the locker!! We came back to Lafayette, picked up Lilly, and went to Chuck E Cheese...can we say spoiled much?!?!

Chucke came to sing Happy Birthday and bring Reed his cake!

Reed did have to go see Dr. Bailey for his 3 year old check up. He is 40 lbs (off the charts!!) and 39 inches tall. We have a big man on our hands! We had his birthday party on Saturday but that deserves a post all in its own, so that is coming next.

Steven mentioned wanting to head back to Blue Bayou since Reed loved it so much. Instead, I discovered the water park in Sulphur. It is a heck of alot cheaper and just enough for Reed! It was actually really nice....wish Lafayette had one! I'd be there all the time!

The 2 weeks we got to spend together as a family were priceless. I got to take the time off of work and really enjoy my hubby being home. We got right back into being a family and after not having that normalcy for so long, it was wonderful!

Tomorrow we bring Steven back to airport and he heads back to the sandbox until the end of the year. I am heartbroken again and so tired of saying good bye. I wish he was home for good but I am not so lucky! I am so thankful for the time we did get and can't wait for this year to be done with!!

I love you Steven and can't wait to have you home again soon!