busy with babies

this weekend stacey and i got the chance to get away for a bit. we figured that with hawaii 3 weeks away, we could use a little "recharging". and what better way to recharge than to go visit some of the people closest to us that we don't get to see all that often:)

PLUS ... what a fun way to meet their newest additions!!

first ... we stopped and saw our nephew, owen. of course he's darling. his heart is recovering nicely from the surgery. however, his lungs were damaged a bit and they're working at getting him off the ventilator, so far unsuccessful. their entire family can use your prayers :)

then we got to see my sister. normally we have the kids with us - so it was fun to spend the afternoon/evening with her and ryan, her boyfriend, in chicago - with no kids!

then, FINALLY .... we got to go meet josie!! what a peanut! she is absolutely so precious i could have stared at her for hours on end! (oh wait ... i guess we kind of did!! how fun!!) i sit and look at her and am reminded of how absolutely, truly amazing God is! it was so fun to see elizabeth and tim too! thank you guys for giving up your day for us! and for sharing your little sweetheart! once again - seeing you was a reminder that i wish we lived closer.

overall ... we spent a lot of time in the car - but driving long distances is always better without kids :) so ... it was totally worth it!

in fact ... i'd hop in the car and do it again this weekend ... but i think my mom needs a break :)!!

BY THE WAY ... thanks mom!!! the boys had a blast!!