Leavenworth 2011

I wasn't planning on going with Chadd on his overnight work trip to Wenatchee/ Leavenworth this year. I need to save up my personal/sick days at work for when this little babette decides to join us. PLUS- what would I do with a cute little boy overnight? PLUS- it was kind of a last minute thing so there wasn't much planning time.

Thursday morning I made the ultimatum that IF there were subs available for Friday and IF Whitney/Jason watched Gavinn- I'd go. Fortunately for Chadd and I- the stars all aligned- it all worked out and I was able to join him.

Because we needed to leave by 5 AM on Friday morning and Miss Whit had no desire to wake up that early... we dropped of Gavinn at her house Thursday night. We packed his overnight stuff in the house, made his bed, and set him all up. Somewhere in this time frame I started to cry. Oh-boy-did-I-cry. Pregnancy hormones mixed with the sentimentality of Gavinn sleeping away from home from the first time without us, mixed with the longest we've ever been away from him. I was a wreck. I think I freaked Jason out just a tad.

I left in tears, but still knowing he was happy and in good hands.

Not 5 miles down the road I got this picture-

and I felt much better.

The house was too quiet when we got home. I was so sad to think that he wasn't sleeping in his room. I didn't like that feeling and hope I never have to experience it on a long-term basis.

Friday morning found us up and adam too early- but there was work to be done.

I spent most of the day watching Chadd "do his thing" while I made friendly conversation with the customers. I enjoyed that part. I'm always surprised at how much strangers are willing to share about their personal lives. (Completely unprompted even!) 

 I am so thankful for Facetime!

In my opinion, it's arguable one of the best inventions ever!

 We finished our work up much quicker than we expected. This was good news because it meant more time in Leavenworth.

 There wasn't much snow this year, but it was still beautiful all the same.

I'm STILL kicking myself for my $3 spent on ONE Carmel! What was I thinking?! Oh I know- the chocolate shop owner was LDS and such a friendly fun guy that I felt like we HAD to buy something. You'd think $3 for one Carmel that it would have tasted like heaven. Although it wasn't bad, it wasn't anything to write home about. Dang it.

Did I mention how much I love Facetime?

We were able to "check-in" with this little guy from time to time which is always nice.

 Saturday morning after a great breakfast we headed home to the little dude.

 We had one final service stop on the way home where I spotted this hideous thing-

just thinking about putting my kid on there makes me shudder. Shudder.

We are thankful for Whitney and Jason and their willingness to watch Gavinn for us!

 It was certainly nice to get away, especially before Babette comes- but it was even better to come home!