What a wild ride ...

I love those blue eyes!

To say the last few days have been a whirlwind is an understatement.  I returned early from my trip to Dallas this past week due to Ben and Lizzy being in a car accident and my/Ben's need to be together as a family.  When Ben called me Thursday evening from the side of I-5 to tell me "everyone is okay, but Lizzy and I were in a car accident" the parental instinct definitely kicked in.  Ben assured me all was okay but he was definitely shaken and although Lizzy and him were fine we both agreed it would be best if I came home. 

I booked the earliest flight out Friday and spent the day traveling back to Seattle and then with Ben and Lizzy at the doctor to ensure all was okay.  Other than very sore Ben is doing well and the doctor assured us that Lizzy would be just fine, after all that was what the car seat was for!  Our 4-Runner is another story but we will have to see this week what is determined for the car. 

I cannot tell a lie though.  Last week and this week being on the road it was a bit bittersweet to have two days home versus just one.  We spent Saturday laying pretty low as we were all exhausted and then BBQ'd out on the deck for the first time this year.  Super yummy marinated chicken with roasted vegetables and watermelon, and a little wine! 

Today we headed to church, then to Home Depot (we are painting our house!) and Costco.  We picked up flowers and then heading to the cemetery to visit Ben's grandma and grandpa in honor of Virgina's birthday this past week.  The afternoon was spent hanging out in great grandma's back yard while Ben and grandpa cleaned out and waxed the boat!  Lizzy did great!  We had a picnic lunch along with reading books, working on our walking and eating grass.  All in all it was a great summer weekend.  Have a great week everyone.

Cheese for the camera!

Just kickin' back, catchin' up on some light reading!