Life Within the Cuckoo's Nest: Mommy and Eve's Little Time Out

Having a picnic lunch at a park nearby in the beautiful sunshine :).

I have been dying to go to Time Out For Women this year! I have needed it big time. I've needed the inspiration, the enlightenment, the time out from life... I brought Eve with me which was special because it gave us some bonding time without Austin around stealing all the attention. Eve is our sweet child that for the most part doesn't ask for much. She lets Austin be his demanding self and she rarely complains. This has been such a blessing for us but sometimes I feel bad that she isn't getting as much one on one attention as she might need.

I dropped Austin off at Emmett's house Friday morning. Those two have been best friends since they were little babies and Austin LOVES to go to his house. Josh would pick him up after work and then the two of them would have a boy's weekend while the girls were away!

We carpooled with Sadie and headed off to St. George to meet my Mom, Aunt Tammy, Aunt Heidi, and cousin Jessica at my Grandma Wiegel's house so we could all go to the conference together. Grandma has this big mirror in her hallway and Evelyne had a blast playing with her reflection in the mirror. She kept trying to give herself kisses and bonking her head hard every time! Then she would laugh it off and try it again ;). She was so adorable!

Silly baby playing with her twin ;).

Her hair is getting so long!

We had fun sitting in the hallway and watching her!

Getting a pony ride from Great Grandma Wiegel.

Right before we left for lunch, Eve had a blow out and I didn't pack enough clothes :(. So she was naked for a while until I could wash out the poop stains and try to dry her clothes. That's okay though because she is even more adorable naked!!

I had woken up 3 hours before everyone else in hopes to have time to do my hair. But of course, the kids decided to wake up early too, leaving me once again with the pony tail.

Once everyone made it to Grandma's house, we headed over to Chuck a Rama for lunch! It was yummy and the baby did great! She is so opposite of Austin....

Our gang (minus Heidi and Jessi who were late) eating wayyy too much and feeling super sick afterwards.

After that we went to the conference and spent the next two days laughing, learning, and enjoying each others company. It was just what the doctor ordered for us all and we were sad to have to go back home. I loved holding my baby and walking around in the back while listening to amazing people talk about uplifting topics. There were multiple moments when the spirit was so strong, I couldn't help but squeeze Evelyne tight and cry into her hair. Life has been so hard lately and I am so grateful for the opportunity to feel the spirit and be around some pretty amazing women.

Eve had a fun time getting passed around from person to person, each giving plenty of loves and kisses.

Cousin Jessica is the sweetest and she loved little Evie!

Our 4 generations of women picture.

Getting goofy for a minute... gotta keep it interesting!

I love my Momma and sister soooo much! I only wish Briana could have joined us. Sadly she had to work :(.

We don't get to see Aunt Tammy very often because she lives in Utah so it was fun getting to catch up with her and hear how her family is doing!

Getting some loves from Aunt Heidi!

It is the support from the women in my family that gets me through the day. It is their love that encourages me to be better. I am so blessed!

Meanwhile, Austin and Daddy were having a great time! They ate at Burger King for every meal, watched Back to the Future (Austin's favorite movie), and met up with Grandpa Porter at the movie theater to see the new Peanut's Movie! Josh and I had our doubts on how well Austin would do since we have never been brave enough to take him to the movies before. We both imagined him jumping on the chairs, and throwing popcorn everywhere. But it sounds like it was the exact opposite! He calmly sat in his chair in between Dad and Grandpa, proudly in charge of holding the popcorn. Josh said he kept looking up at Dad and Grandpa and getting this adorable, proud look on his face like he was officially one of the men! Josh also said he kept yelling, "uh oh!!" every time Snoopy did something crazy and starting saying, "Mommy and Daddy!" when Snoopy gave his girlfriend a kiss ;). I loved hearing all about it and look forward to possibly visiting the movie theater again in the near future!