St. Louis, Arkansas, and Edward (heart)

Last weekend LJ and I went to St. Louis to see his family (his dad's family still lives there) and then we drove to Arkansas so LJ could baptize Grant. We didn't take any kids - our first real get away since Ellie was born. Despite missing the kids, we had a blast! It was so fun to talk and hang out, it almost felt like we were dating again!

LJ and his Grandma Alice

Grant's baptism

Olive Garden lunch after the baptism

After lunch, we got to take Grant until the next morning. We swam in the hotel pool, and had grand plans of going to Build-a-Bear and bowling. On our way to Build-a-Bear (at an outdoor mall), we stopped at Borders. Three hours and 8 books later, it was too late to go bowling or to Build-a-Bear. We only left because the store was closing! So we went to IHOP instead. I love Granster so much, and it was fun to be able to spend some quality time with just him.

And last but not least, Edward. Between 20 hours of flights and driving, I knew I needed to take a book. I planned to go to the store and buy one, but never got around to it. So LJ convinced me to read Twilight (he's read them all and we own them). LJ was smart enough to bring the second book too. In 4 days, I read the first two books and would've started on the third if we had brought it. I couldn't put them down! I now fully understand and appreciate the excitement related to these wonderful books (Kristen :)). And I'm totally Team Edward (just finished the third book). LJ says it's okay if I love him, too. :)