Retreat, Rest and Relaxation

M and I at IPBC for the Quilting and Sewing Retreat. We were there for the sewing part! We both came with a handful of projects! I was able to put new velcro on some of Eli's diapers, make a lunch bag (shown) and a couple of other projects. I have a million ideas for new projects! I even went out, picked a pattern and purchased all the material for a QUILT (wall hanging size)! It will get done! I am very excited to see how it goes! All the ladies that were quilting (a majority) were making amazing quilts! I am inspired to try it myself.

I had a blast with M! It was fun to hang out without our husbands and kiddos (although we did miss them). ((Thanks for sewing with me!!!))

And I also got to reconnect with my bridesmaid T! It was so fun to catch up! Can't believe how fast time goes by! ((So good to see you!))

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The vacation actually began on Thursday with Joel's family. Joel and the boys stayed at his parents' while I went to the retreat. They had a great time! They even had hotdogs over the campfire for breakfast at 7:30 a.m.!

We met on Sunday evening at my parents. The boys stayed there an extra night so Joel and I could stay in Fargo without kids for a night!!! It was awesome!

On Monday, Joel left for Fargo first (we had two vehicles). When I got there we went shopping for a little bit and then we went out to eat at my favorite restaurant, Thai Orchid! When we got there, I asked for a table for two. One of the waiters said "that's them" and we were escorted to a booth with roses on the table!

My wonderful hubby completely surprised me! It was the best meal we have ever eaten there (minus the fried bananas).

It was such a fun surprise! I love my hubby so much!!!

On Tuesday, I was able to sleep in until...get this....12:30 p.m.!!! (And people told me after I had kids I would never be able to sleep in again.) We hung out all of Tuesday with my brother, Simon. The rest of my family joined us for supper and a pool party! It was a really fun, relaxing day!

We were planning on getting together with my brothers for lunch on Wednesday, but Elias woke up in the middle of the night...um...lets just say he was very sick. So, we headed home as soon as we got packed up. It was a very long ride home, but we made it!

Other than the last day of the trip, it was SO relaxing and fun!!!