Date nights!

Two, out of the house childless dates in one week! How did we get so lucky? That hasn't happened since I was very overdue with Charlie and we went out almost every night. 

Date #1 we went to the temple together. It had been awhile and we've been trying to schedule a time with my mom for a while to have the boys over. After I dropped the boys off, I brought a picnic dinner to eat with max in is office, we then went to the temple. It was a fabulous evening spent with my wonderful husband. And I even made him take a date night selfie in the atrium...although it's not hard to make him pose for a picture!

When we picked up the boys, Miles was getting hungry and tired and Charlie was getting a fever again. He'd been having a relatively low fever on and off for a week. Charlie climbed into Max's arms and fell asleep and I nursed Miles and he fell asleep so we stayed and visited for awhile before taking the boys home.

When we got home, Charlie had a hard time settling down so Max curled up with him and fell asleep still all dressed up. It was a precious moment for me to observe so I wasn't even mad that Charlie stole my date! I truly love the husband and father that he is! 

Date #2: this date had been planned for awhile and we were even trying out a new in home babysitter, something that's new to us. We had actually invited Carly the babysitter over a couple weeks ago to have dinner and family night and to watch our bedtime routine....paranoid parents much? Anyway, we were pretty excited and felt very good that Carly would do a good job. So yesterday we got to go see a Portland Trail Blazers basket ball game courtesy of Max's boss. 
We are not huge sports fanatics but it is still fun to be in that atmosphere and cheer for a team. And as far as sports go, basketball is one that I prefer to watch...just after Max playing water polo or gymnastics. :) Football...not my favorite...especially if it's cold.

Date night selfie #2
We left a little early because Carly had early morning seminary the next day and we didn't want to keep her up too late, also neither Max or I were feeling that great. Our family has spent most of 2015 sick so far, we hope that changes soon! Anyway, here's to making time for your marriage!