What a fabulous week! It all started with my wonderful Valentine's surprise. My parents had been visiting us and Sam and I had a ticket to fly back to Utah with them for a week. Bill helped us get to their hotel and then the four of us headed the airport early Wednesday morning. We were so sad to leave Bill behind. I had bought my ticket months before Bill knew what his schedule would be like. We tried to find a last minute deal for him to come too, but didn't have any luck...or so I thought. Late Tuesday night, as I was madly packing, Bill was clicking around and found a good deal and bought it, but didn't tell me. After we were on our way to the airport, he ran back to our apartment, packed a bag and headed to the airport himself. He was on a different airline, and a half hour behind us, so we never saw him. He also had a layover in Phoenix, so he ended up arriving a few hours after us.
He arranged with our friend, Nate, to pick him up at the airport. I had invited some friends to come by to visit us that evening, so when Nate showed up at the door I wasn't surprised at all. Nate had just bought a car like my old Subaru Legacy, and he asked me if I wanted to take a spin. I was all for it, but what I didn't know was that it was all part of the greatest Valentine's surprise! Bill had been hiding behind the bushes and as soon as we drove away, he went into the house. Nate and I were gone for about 5 minutes and when I walked back into the house, there was Bill sitting in the family room. I couldn't believe it and let out quite a scream which then turned into tears.
It was so great to have Bill there with us. We had so much fun seeing so many friends and family...it was hard to leave!
Sam's friends, Kaden & Drew (with my friends, Kim & Sarah)
Drew, Kaden (holding Sam's hand) & Sam
Drew & Sam giving bones
Sarah, Ted, Drew, Sam, Bill & Me
My nephews, Luke & Seth, loving on Sam
Leah & Lauren with Sam
Luke, Rachel, Seth & Jonah with Sam
Grandpa Ellison with SamThe week went by way too fast, but we had a great time. We loved seeing so many of our family and friends and catching up with everyone after being away for six months. Bill had to leave Tuesday morning, and Sam and I came home Wednesday. I was really worried about flying with Sam by myself, but he was an angel the whole way! It is nice to be back, but I can't wait for the next time we get to go back for a visit!
6 comments:
What a wonderful surprise! It looks like such a fun trip - I hope our trips will overlap one of the days - we can't wait to meet that sweet baby of yours.
What a wonderful Valentine you have! I was sorry to have missed you while you were in town...darn work schedule. Maybe next time?
It would have been a hoot if the cops had come along and seen Bill hiding in the bushes outside your parents' house. A phone call asking for bail money would have made for an even bigger surprise!
We had a blast with you guys! Thanks for arranging the get together! It was so fun to all get together and see the babies. Sam is stinkin cute!
I didn't know you guys had a trip to Utah planned. How fun and how awesome for Bill to surprise you! I'm glad you got to visit.
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