a weekend away

We made a field trip this weekend down to Houston to visit Natalie and her fam. It was our turn to make the drive since they were here just last year. It's crazy to think it's been a whole year since we hung out, but I guess that's what they mean when they say time flies. It's always so nice and relaxing to hang with them-I wish we both had settled in towns closer together. *sigh*

We rolled in about 10:00 Friday night after waiting for school to let out, stopping one million times to go potty, and stopping once for Todd to tank up on cheese enchiladas. No meat on Fridays left our fast food choices more limited than we anticipated, and Todd was having no part of me packing cheese sandwiches for a quickie dinner. He's so spoiled like that. :) We stayed up late catching up, and listening to Todd's unlimited knowledge on flat screen TVs.

Saturday, it was COLD! I had no idea Houston even knew HOW to be cold! Just our luck I suppose. Despite the chilly temperatures, I kicked my kids outside to use up some of their energy. The boys especially. Grady had taken to using Mackenzie's play hairdryer for a gun and the living room had turned into his war zone. Crazy boys.

Patti and her Tony came up for the afternoon (when we got Happy Hour going), and the boys played Chad's new golf-ball-throwing-game. The girls stayed in the kitchen talking "woman talk"-why is it things always work out like that? We talked the boys into taking the kids to the park when the day warmed up a bit. I think we finally burned some of the Scroggins energy, and Mackenzie and Reagan were all smiles playing with their 'friends'. Madison seems to be pretty popular among 2-4 year old girls. :)

All was good until Grady realized he needed some Mommy time-then he blew that whole park deal and headed home. I'm pretty popular with a certain 2 year old little boy. We all have our talents I guess. :) We finished out the evening with fajitas, beverages and Wii Golf-with Todd as a commentator. I don't even have to elaborate on his explanation of how to put the ball in the hole. You all know how he is! Sometimes he is a little funny...I guess.

This morning I was pretty impressed that we were all dressed and out the door by 8:30 for Church. Natalie and Chad are good influences like that-Grady's lucky to have them for Godparents. We got on the road after lunch and headed home; now we are unpacked and ready for the week ahead-a little refreshed from a mini-vacation with some of our favorite people. Thanks so much Nat and fam!!