Saturday, April 4, 2009

HUSBAND OF THE YEAR!!

10 days ago, Avery and I boarded the plane in SLC with my parents and headed to Louisville to see my sister and her family and be here for the baptism of Hallie and the blessing of Davis. Jeff was left to Wendy's and... Annabelle (my parents boxer). In case you do not know, Jeff is NOT a dog person but was happy to keep her while we were gone. 1 check on the great husband list!!

Today was the day we were to say our good byes for a WHOLE YEAR and head back to Utah.
Well, Kathryn and I got talking and decided that Avery and I might need to stay a week longer, especially since Trevor will be back to work (Kathryn will be home alone A LOT) and the kids will be back in school. This would leave us time to get a little bit of that crafting done that we wanted to do (just trying to keep the craft blog updated, ya know since I am so good at updating blogs these days;)) we could go on a walk everyday, I could go to her wonderful institute class with her, take more pictures of the babies (she is so so good at taking great pictures) and we could just be moms together for a week. Something I have wanted so badly since I had Avery!

I ran this little idea by Jeff, thinking he would immediately stop all of that talk! (I do have his baby girl with me!) But being the amazing husband that he is said that that would be okay. What a dear!! He really does know how dearly I miss my sister!

So off we went to transfer the ticket to 1 week later and low and behold the only way I could transfer the ticket with out paying an extra $120 is to stay for TWO weeks! That was the end of that idea! I really wasn't considering it at that point and told Jeff and oddly enough he was still open to it...should I be worried;) I think he still wants to get his golfing in that he was unable to do since the weather has been bad the entire time we have been gone! No, I am kidding! He is just ... HUSBAND OF THE YEAR!
I had a hard time deciding, really!! I debated all day. I really want to stay especially since this is probably the last time I will see them for another YEAR, however, Avery and I also miss Jeff dearly!

So the verdict is... we will reside in Louisville 2 more weeks and talk to each other on the webcam a lot! I am also going to keep my eyes open for a flight home next weekend for the same price.
I am so blessed to have such a sweet UNDERSTANDING husband and I love him so much! (FYI: I thought he was sweet, understanding and I loved him to death even before he let me stay with my sister for an extra 2 weeks too!! But now I think he is extra sweet! )

If there is anyone out there that wants to feed Jeff a real dinner I would really appreciate it and I am sure he would too:) Also, as soon as it stops snowing he will need some golf partners! Thanks Babe for being so supportive! You are so good to us! WE LOVE YOU!!

8 comments:

sav said...

what a good husband you have! i bet he is missing you guys so much! when you get home he will go on and on about how avery has changed i bet! that is a LONG TIME to be away! hope you guys are having a ball!

Jeff said...

He is pretty amazing

Little GrumpyAngel said...

We'll be happy to make Jeff dinner when he comes to California. We heard the weather here is great for golfing practically year-round :-)

Natster said...

How fun for you! I am expecting great things from that craft blog now... :)

Matt and Kirsten said...

Sounds like a blast! and Jeff, way to go! If you need a gold partner give Matt a call I know he would love to get out again.

Matt and Kirsten said...

PS. that picture of Avery is so stinkin cute!

Margie said...

Jeff is an AWESOME husband and father. Way to go Jeff!! I'm sure you are missing your girls, but I'm glad you can "see" them and talk to them. You are welcome anytime to come up for dinner. We would love to have you. I do hope you get some good golfing in too.

I hope you have a lot of fun Melissa. I'm glad you get to spend some time with your sister!

Em said...

I love that picture. You do have a great husband.