Valentine's Weekend

Eric's brother, Curt and his cute wife, Whitney flew down from Rexburg ID to spend the long weekend with us. We had so much fun hanging out with them. They were so helpful with the kids, they made life with three kids so much easier-I like the ratio of four adults: to three kids. It seems more fair. THANKS Curt and Whitney for all your help. Brent idolizes Uncle Curt and Taylor was at Whitney's side mimicking her every move. I'm so glad my kids have such great examples.

On Friday we took the kids bowling. We will never go bowling without using the gutter bumpers again! It was so much fun not having the bummer of gutter balls. We went to THE HAT for lunch. They have legendary pastrami sandwiches, they are so big that Eric and I shared one. (That's saying a lot, he doesn't usually share with me)

Friday night Eric and Curt took Whitney and I out for our Valentine's Dinner. We went to Mastro's Ocean Club Fish House in Newport Beach and ate the BEST FOOD. Eric and I love eating great food, and it's even better when you don't have to make it yourself or clean up. Peyton went with us of course and the kids stayed at home with a sitter. Peyton did amazing and slept through the whole dinner, didn't need to be changed or fed. That was a present in and of itself! Whitney and I had the Chilean Sea bass and Eric and Curt got the steak, we shared giant shrimp for an appetizer and calamari, and the sides were to die for: Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese, Lobster topped garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. For dessert we all shared their signature Butter-cake and their chocolate ganache cake. WE WERE SO FULL to say the least!

Saturday morning we woke up and CUPID had left us some presents, and we had our traditional Valentine's Breakfast; (by tradition, meaning we did it last year too, and I hope to continue the tradition...) :) Heart shaped Banana Nut muffins with a Breakfast souffle/ quiche in heart shaped ramekins. Can you tell I LOVE VALENTINES DAY! ...and food...
We spent the rest of the day exploring Newport Beach. We ran around on the beach, scared the seagulls, collected shells, and got all sandy. (By 'we' meaning them, I was in the car nursing Peyton) I love to nurse but sometimes it means missing out on the action. I have no problem nursing in public, but it was cool and breezy...
We ate at the Ruby's diner out on the pier, took the kids to the park on the beach, and Aunt Whitney taught Taylor how to do a back flip off the swings. Aunt Whitney is so cool! Then we took the kids on the Ferris Wheel in Balboa. We had so much fun, we were tired by the end of the day!