Two Weeks is Too Long

For the past three years, Micah has had the wonderful opportunity to sing with BYU's nine-man acapella group, Vocal Point.

And every August for the past three years, Vocal Point has spent two weeks in Nauvoo, Illinois,

TOURING, site-seeing, SINGING & dancing, eating ice cream, eating custard, eating FUDGE, performing for radio shows & TRACTOR COMPETITIONS, signing autographs...

Tons of fun for them, kinda lonely for the wife left at home.

Lucky for me, mom and dad are just an hour away, and are always willing to take me in. This year Madison and I spent most of the two weeks at their house. And as much as I missed Micah (really REALLY missed him), living with my parents is a pretty good deal.

For starters, the food is incredible:

Eggplant Parmesan, made from scratch, using tomatoes, basil and eggplant from the garden.

Fresh garden salad...from the garden.

Tomatoes, beans, and yes- even homemade french fries using potatoes from the garden.

If eating five-star every night wasn't enough, my parents' house is conveniently located by a charming little lake.

One afternoon we went to a local farmer's market and craft fair at the community clubhouse, and my mom gave me a five dollar bill to spend (just like the good ol' days!). I bought some headbands for Maddi, and my little sister Lindsay spent hers on the biggest butterfinger caramel apple I've ever seen.

Madison loved playing with Grandma and Grandpa, but most especially with Grandma and Grandpa's dog, Jojo.

I loved spending time with my family,
but I am so excited to have Micah back home with us!