a visit from Leslie Andrus.

Remember in February when our good friends – the Andrus Family – were supposed to come visit?  And then their kiddos got sick so Ryan Andrus came by himself for a work conference and Leslie stayed home alone with the sick kiddos so Ryan Griffeth didn’t get sick right before his tongue surgery?

Well, Ryan was a fabulous husband and told Leslie to book herself a flight so she could come play by herself.

And so she did.  She arrived on Thursday night and we had a fabulous time.  We didn’t even take a picture but you can imagine what two girls without kids shopping and eating looks like.  HEAVEN.

A few highlights:

• Ali being soooo kind to take Nate all morning on Friday so we could go to The District and shop/eat with just Ryan tagging along.
• Nate falling madly in love with Leslie – he has a huge crush, for sure.  He scored two goals at his soccer game on Saturday just for Leslie.
• Leslie and I were trying to simply sit by the pool on Friday afternoon while Ryan took a nap but Nate wasn’t allowing any peace and quiet.  He wanted to swim so finally I gave in and he started swimming with his life jacket and underwear on.  Until he fell off a step in to the deep and was scared to death.  First time in the pool this year.  It was hilarious.
• When I visit Leslie in Utah, I have a list of restaurants to visit so I was glad she came with a list, too!  On the list was Panera, Lucilles & Metro Pizza.  DELISH.  I can’t remember the time I enjoyed so many kid-free meals in a 48 hour period!
• SHOPPING!  Oh, we love to shop.  We spent Saturday at Town Square with Kiley roaming around at a very leisurely pace and it was fabulous. 
• We lucked out with perfect weather.

It was such a nice break in routine.  Leslie, please come back!

[and a special thanks to Wes & Ryan for taking the kiddos.  Although Ryan lucked out – his mom took his kids all weekend to celebrate an early Easter!  Wes wasn’t so lucky. ]