The above photos are of us swimming at the hotel and then we also took Riley in to get her six month portraits.  These are only two of many we took!

Wow, things have been rather crazy lately which is why it's taken me awhile to update this blog.  We were blessed with a visit from Alex's mom, Donna, and her husband, Steve, for a few days last weekend.  They love seeing the kids and since they live in Washington they don't get to see them as often as they'd like.  Cale got spoiled and I don't think Riley was ever NOT being held, therefore come Monday it was quite an "adjusting" period for us all. :)  We took the kids swimming at their hotel, which was an absolute blast!  I always knew Cale loved the water but it was Riley's first time and she LOVED it.  I cannot wait for summer to roll around so that I can take them to the park!

Switching gears, Saturday is Valentine's Day.  I usually hate this holiday because I always have these great expectations of a huge surprise filled with roses, chocolates, romantic gestures, etc., but never once (or at least to my memory) has anyone ever met these expectations.  I admit it's completely my fault for putting these expectations on some poor unsuspecting man but I can't help it - I'm a woman who loves romance.  This year, however, all bets are off!  Alex has arranged an entire twenty-four hours of a childless romantic getaway!  I have no idea where he is taking me and the suspense is killing me; I hate not knowing things!  I'm a little anxious because Riley is still breastfeeding and under no circumstance will she take a bottle, but hopefully if she gets hungry enough she'll change her mind, otherwise she might have to live off of rice cereal and pears for a day.  I feel like a bit of a bad mother leaving her but I know it's going to be so healthy for Alex and me to have some time alone!  

With all of that being said, Cale is very sick today and if he's not feeling better by tomorrow we might have to cancel our romantic getaway. :(  He woke up with a fever of 103.5 but with some Tylenol and TLC I've managed to keep his fever under control.  I hate it when my kids are sick...it just breaks my heart.  

I'll keep you posted as to whether or not Alex and I are able to go...and where he's taking me! :)