Those overnight shifts that Don has been working can be very tiring…especially after 3 1/2 years. So we decided it was time for a random weekend off.
On Friday night, the Lovings watched the kids and we went out on our first date out since September 2012! We hit up Ruby Tuesday for their delicious pretzel bun cheeseburgers. Then we went to (finally) see “Catching Fire.” I’m a big fan of the Hunger Games series and this movie did not disappoint. It was so weird to be out together without kids, but so refreshing. Thank you, Lovings, for watching the kids! (Although I do believe they spent almost the entire time playing with the Gunby kids and their Little People toys.)
Saturday was the annual Ice Festival in Old St. Charles. I haven’t been for a few years so I was eager to take the kids. Maggi and the Harrelsons also joined us for the day.
Old St. Charles is a cute town with lots of fun potential photo backdrops.
This one was a dragon
We were pretty cold with all the wind. (Which is why Liam is not pleased to take this picture) This was the Winter Olympics piece.
We went to the Foundry Art Center to warm up a bit before heading back out again.
This girl is just too cute when she’s all snuggled up. She was such a great baby, bundled in her car seat and quietly enjoying the warmth.
We went back to the little old church where Stef and Tim got their “first look” and pictures on their wedding day.
Maggi took a few pictures of me and Don. Thanks Maggi! We don’t get many pictures together anymore.
And of course, the traditional BFF pictures.
This vine wall was just too cool!
It was a cold, but wonderful day! I’m very thankful that Don was finally able to go with us somewhere before noon!!! That never, ever happens. And so happy to be able to spend some time with my best friends!
What a fun weekend!