Annual Post Falls Trip

Southwest Airlines seems to have a steal-of-a-deal on tickets, each year in the Fall. There are restrictions on dates and times to fly, but that doesn't stop Krissi and I from snatching them up each year. She comes here and I go there within 2 months of one another. My turn came early February this year.

I typed up a schedule, letter and surprise list to keep things running smoothly at home, while I would be gone.
Leaving little daily prizes for the kids to open (after tasks or chores are finished) is becoming a tradition. I think they like it, because they say things like, "Mom, when are you leaving? I can't wait!" --Thanks a lot. :)

This is who greeted me, as I stepped inside the door of Krissi's mom and dad's house ....Amber the crazy dog. Don't let her cuteness fool you, she is a WILD puppy!!! She jumped up on me, chewed on my hands and tried to bite off the decoration buckles on my shoes. She wouldn't leave me alone. She thought I was her instant best friend.

Krissi and Steve sold their house, as she was visiting me in December. They moved in with her mom and dad until they could figure out their next move. Living together started to seem like a good idea. They started talking about it and eventually decided that they would build a house for all to live together. Her mom and dad put their house on the market, had a showing the first day I was there and then SOLD it the next day! ---I'm claiming to be their house-selling-good-luck-charm. :)

Jessica and Ila LOVE this crazy dog!

Jessica bought this HUGE moose while I was there.

Her school mascot was a moose.

She thought I should love it as much as her.

And her mom too.

Daniel came to me Sunday evening and asked if I would help him make a house for his Zhu-Zhu pet, Sarge. He had drawn all the walls, pathway and bushes. I helped him cut them out and tape them all together. --Creative kid!

I think Sarge and his cars are quite cozy in their house, don't you?

Krissi and Anna Laura made treats almost every day I was there. It was torture being on my NO SWEETS challenge!

We went about the week doing nothing in particular, but having a good time being with one another. I helped out at the elementary school, did Activity Days with Krissi and the girls, went shopping, etc.

The last night, before I went home, we had dinner with these ladies; Kathy Pollock and Lisa Zane. It was fun to talk and catch up with them.

It's so nice to do this twice a year. I'm so grateful for our families and for Jason and Steve who support us in our "girl time". Thanks guys!