see you later's & mini vacations

This past week was pretty eventful, fun, yet sad.  My brother, his wife, & a few of my nieces & nephew were visiting and we got to spend a few days with them.  I love having my family here, I rarely see them so any opportunity I have to spend time with them is something I try to take full advantage of.  We spent a lot of our days last week at my mom's house swimming & letting the kids play.  Anelia loved having her cousins here!  She never has anyone to play with so to see her have so much fun with them was priceless.  However, she & her cousin Tina did get into a few brawls.  It was quite amusing to say the least.

I loved having them here but wasn't very happy on why they were here.  They came to help my mom pack up her house and move back to Salt Lake.  Yep, you read correctly, my mom is moving back home to join the rest of my immediate family. *insert crying face here*  The selfish part of me is so sad to see her go & wants her to stay but at the end of the day, I know she'll be far more happy to be with our entire family. 

She recently got offered a higher paying job and I am so happy for her.  When I moved here seven years ago she made a huge sacrifice for me and quit her job that she had been working at for over 10 years and sold our house.  I could never thank her enough for that.  I was really bummed when she called me & told me that she was going to be moving back.  I held back my negative thoughts and tears because I was happy for her but as soon as we hung up I cried like a baby.  A girl needs her mom, especially when you're pregnant.  But I know she's just a phone call away.  Luckily, we'll be traveling out to Salt Lake in two weeks so saying "see you later" was somewhat easier. 

It's really hard not having my family here.  So hard.  I find myself always wishing I could just drive back to Salt Lake to see them but then I'm reminded about the horrible 6 hour drive that lies between us.  Once I deliver this little princess I'll definitely be purchasing many flights home because I'm not a fan of road trips.  I would take advantage of flying now but per my doctor, no flying for this momma. 

Speaking of road trips, Sage had a bit of vacation he needed to use up so we took a quick trip to the beach with his family.  We went to Crystal Cove in Laguna & it was beautiful.  Sometimes California beaches are a hit or miss but Crystal Cove was such a nice, clean beach.  We enjoyed it.  I didn't go into the water, it was way too cold for my liking.  I'm not much of a beach girl.  I enjoy being at the beach but I'm not a fan of the water.  The apple doesn't fall far from the tree because Anelia is the same way.  She loves swimming but not in the ocean.  I'm sure as she ages that'll change.  I used to love the beach as a kid. 

Ultimately, aside from having to see my mom go, this week was a lot of fun & I'm glad that we were able to spend quality time with both sides of our family. 

xo, Ang