Rambling

I am sitting in my parents beautiful home here in St. George, and Anton and Lilly are out in the casita taking a nap, so what a better time than now to ramble on about whats on my mind. It is so beautiful here...I don't want to leave. When I go out of town, there is always a part of me that looks forward to going home. Not this time. I was telling Anton about it when we went for lunch today, because it is so unusual for me to feel this way. Maybe it is because of the beautiful weather and, I have had so much fun with Lilly. This beautiful weather allowed me to take her to the park for the first time this morning, and I can't begin to tell you how much fun she had in the swing. She could have stayed in it for hours. It was so darling to see her that happy. I am sure I am feeling this way because I am away from the same old routine of things at home. I think Lilly likes having a change of scenery too. So, now that the weather is going to start warming up, I really need to get me and Lilly out of the house. I can't wait to take her to the park, or swimming, or even just be outside in the backyard with her. She has loved being outside! It will be good for both of us - I think it will really boost our spirits! Another thing that I have been thinking about for several weeks now is, I would like to start doing things "for me". Like, I would love to learn how to plant a wonderful garden, or learn how to sew (I know how, but I would love to get better at it), or take a few cooking classes. Any suggestions?! I think it sounds fun to learn how to do something new. On a different note, I know I always talk about my little family, and how crazy I am about them. But, this blog is for my memories...so I never forget even the simplest of things. Last night was one of those "sweet times"...it was 8:30 and we were trying to get Lilly down for bed. Anton and I had already changed into our pajamas, and we were all piled onto our bed. I notice she was in the mood to play (not sleep!), so I had Anton kind of balance her up on the bed so she was standing, and I would run from the doorway and jump on the bed to surprise her! She thought that was the best thing she had seen in quite some time. She laughed so hard....she pulled out the deep belly laugh, which is my very favorite! Later, after Lilly had gone to sleep and Anton and I were laying in bed together, I thought to myself that life couldn't get much better. It was such a silly night...we didn't do anything really, but we were together...as a little family. That's what was so sweet about it. It was just "us" and nothing else. I have loved being down here with my cute little family. I hate to go home to the same old routine. But, like I said, now that the weather is getting better, I will do my best to get out and about more. I am looking forward to warm weather if you can't tell! Well, I guess I better go wake the sleepy heads up! I will post pictures of our little trip when we get home!