My parents came for a weekend to spend some time with us. They watched Jonah so Hopson and I could attend a marriage conference called, A Weekend to Remember. It was wonderful! We were able to spend a bunch of time together while learning how to improve our marriage. Hopson and I want our marriage to reflect the image of God. That is who God created us to be and that is what He wants a marriage to be. We were able to learn practical ways to do this.
Jonah had a great time with my parents. When we came home, he was sitting on my mom's lap while she read to him. He cried when they left. We will see them again around Christmas time. So I hope he remembers them!
Four days after they left we went on our vacation to St. Louis. We had a great time. Hopson and I try to go on vacation every year. We have made some wonderful memories and explored some really cool cities. This was our first vacation with Jonah. We have taken some weekend trips with him, but not a family vacation.
The first day we went to the Museum of Transportation. Jonah LOVES trains. We had a blast!
The second day we went to Grant's Farm.
Jonah loved the goats!! He would feed them and hug them.
My wonderful family. (Jonah hardly ever cooperates in a family picture)
On Sunday we went to St. Charles and walked around.
Having fun running around the park!
Up in the arch!
We spent a long time at the St. Louis Zoo.
Jonah wanted to carry the camera bag...It was so funny watching him try to walk.
Our last day in St. Louis.
On the way home
We were in St. Louis while the World Series was going. I am glad that they were playing in Texas while we were there, but the city as a whole was very excited about their team. St. Louis was a great city to take a toddler to. There were many free things to do and Jonah had a blast. It is amazing as parents how much joy you receive when your child is having fun and enjoying himself. It helps me to understand God's love for me. As the perfect parent, He takes pleasure in giving us gifts. I am so thankful that He is my Father.
These pictures only give small glimpses of our vacation, but we had a wonderful time. It was so great to spend so much time together as a family. It was very relaxing and refreshing for all of us.
No comments:
Post a Comment