Upcoming Weekend Getaway

We're off again this weekend for our second of four family trips this year. Yes, it's a fun year for the Welsh family! We're headed to the Phoenix area for Spring Training. Andrew's dad is treating our family to this trip, and we're all very excited to go. I'm looking forward to this trip for three main reasons.

The first is that I live for vacations. I'm already thinking about potential vacations in 2010. I love being able to slow down our hectic pace of living, even if just for a weekend, and instead fill our days with fun things on our own schedule.

Secondly, I am going to get to see my dear friend Lindsey, her husband, and their baby boy, Carter. I'm definitely looking forward to getting my hands on that adorable baby!

And the third reason is that the weather in Phoenix/Scottsdale is sunny and 75-80 degrees and it has been raining here non-stop. A little sunshine is definitely in order!

And the mom in me will admit to this other small thing that I'm looking forward to...snuggling with the kids, 'cuz chances are that they won't sleep together this trip either. Don't get me wrong, I love snuggling with my hubby every night. But the kids never sleep with us - our queen size bed is only big enough for the two of us - and I'll admit it feels pretty great to have your little ones snuggle up close to you all night long.