Monday, April 18, 2011

Why not?

That's the question I asked myself 2 weeks ago. I was on the phone with my sissy Karly talking about the birthday party she was throwing for her two boys. She was saying how nice it would be to have some extra help, since she had so much to do and how it would be nice if someone from our family was coming. Then I asked myself "Wait, why can't I come? Why not?" So when Benton came home from work I was smiling from ear to ear. He of course was curious as to my attitude. He asked me "What did you break?" I guess I looked a little mischievous, I just couldn't hold in my idea much longer, I was trying to make sure he was in a good mood first before I sprung the idea on him :) Fortunately he was in a good mood and said if it made me happy to go and have fun. So Cambree and I to drove to Arkansas. It's an 8 hour drive without stopping and Cambree was an absolute ANGEL! She cried a total of 5 minutes on our way there and driving home she didn't cry at all! I know, she is amazing!!!

Karly and I had so much fun together, it was so nice to stay with her and her cute family for 11 days! We both wish we lived closer than an 8 hour drive, but we'd rather drive 8 hours than a 20 something hour drive from Utah to Arkansas. Here we are on the day of the party...
 
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Let me tell you how much fun Cambree had. It was like she had 2 older brothers. They love her to death and she loves them. Her face would light up every time she saw them. Reid couldn't help himself, he loved to pick on her...not the littlest anymore! He was like her little shadow, everything she touched he wanted, whatever she was eating he also wanted, it was really cute. Reid just turned 2 so they are about 14 months apart. These two were pretty much inseparable...
Bath time!
 

Nice and cozy in their pj's, Cambree loved to steal Reid's blanket and binkie...Reid didn't appreciate her very much...
 

Reid loved to help feed Cambree. He'd pull up a chair in front of her to help out...
 
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Sharing some snacks at Jack's soccer game...
 

Cute shopping buddies...
 
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Jack and Cambree are like two peas in a pod. Jackie can make Cambree smile without a doubt every time she saw him. He is the sweetest little boy, he would let her yank his hair, pull on his face, climb all over him, steal his toys and he didn't blink an eye. He is in love with her, I've never seen anything like it. He wanted to be by Cambree all the time, he brought a picture of her to his show and tell at preschool, he really thinks she's something!
Jack kissed Cambree as much as he could, here he is smooching her at the park...
 

Loving each other before bed...
 

 

Jack thought it'd be fun to snuggle with Cambree and watch tv. Instead she picked on him the whole time, nice thought though!
 
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He just giggled when they both started pestering him...
 
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Play time...
 

 
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I just love this boy, he has such a wild imagination. I never knew what would come out of his mouth next!
 
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Of course I had to get a few pics with my cute baby...
 

 
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Cambree had the time of her life. She was extremely spoiled and loved every minute of it. She always had someone loving on her! Such a happy baby!
 

 
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Nick and Karly are so much fun to visit, it was hard to leave them. Thanks guys for such a fun trip! Hope to come back soon!!!
 

 
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6 comments:

Eric and Jenny said...

Oh spontanous trips are just the best, everything feels so much more fresh and exciting because you just were not expecting it.

I am so glad you went and got to enjoy your sister and her family for a few days. NOthing beats a good quality sister time. And little Miss Cambree looks like a little sweetheart in every picture. And I am so jealous she was so good in the car, Katelynn can't even be good on the way to Walmart for crying out loud!

Anonymous said...

I think Cambree is going to be just like her Mom......loves to travel, loves family and friends, and is just as sweet as can be. Love all the pics Lissy Loo!

Thiago & Teri said...

Good for you...what a fun trip. There is nothing better than watching your kids play with their cousins. I love it. She looks like she just adores them, and why not. They are all such cute kids. Glad you got to go and had such a great time. I am sure Benton missed you like crazy but how sweet of him to mind you going.

Chelsie said...

So fun! Im a bit jealous that you can just DRIVE to karly's house! It looks like cambree enjoyed having 2 older "brothers" for 11 days :) She looks just like you in so many of those pictures! I cant wait to see you and her this summer!

Rob'n'Mon said...

Oh, Liss! I'm all sister-sick now. :( So glad you got to spend so much time with Karly and the boys.
I can only imagine all the squishes and kisses! What darling kidlets!

Karly said...

It was so much fun having you and Cambree here! I'm so glad you came, Thank you Benton! Jack told me to call you up and invite you and Cambree over again. Anytime you feel like driving 8 hours, come on over! It really was a huge help having you here for their birthday party too, so thank you!

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