A Weekend Away...

The last weekend of April, our little family spent a little time apart and enjoyed sweet times with others.  Well, poor Steve not so much- he had an ad board in Miami...  But, he really does like Miami and was at least able to enjoy a good phone conversation with his folks one evening while also enjoying a sweet whisky sour from the 25th floor of his hotel- that's gotta count for something! :)

I had a very refreshing time a couple hours north of the city at our church women's retreat in Lake Champion, spending sweet times with the Lord, and good times with friends; Maelee had a blast with Nana & Pop-Pop in VA for a few days. I was even able to get some much needed home organization projects going before and after my retreat while Steve & Maelee were still away.  I missed my girl (and my hubby!) dearly, but did enjoy the "break."  And I'm so thankful for the precious memories my daughter and parents were able to share together- rooftop dinners, running along the river front, a boat ride to and play at the National Harbor, and just being together.

Here are some pics from their visit:

Fun at Alexandria's Market Square...

At home with My Little Ponies

And along the Potomac River...

Boat ride over to the National Harbor...

The crazy statues at the National Harbor!

And one of the highlights of the trip to the Harbor- making her very own bear, Lulu...

Dinner on the roof after a very long, very special day...

  Playing after church

Such sweet times together!  And here's a slideshow of more fun from that special weekend:

And just a couple shots from my retreat:

 

 

Also a very sweet time!  We are so glad everything worked out for all of us that weekend away...