As I mentioned earlier, Jon and I had been contemplating skipping Easter with the families and heading off on a mini-vacation. We haven't taken a trip with just the two of us since last July, and we were only gone for two nights. So, after much discussion, we just booked a flight to Phoenix for the weekend of Easter! We'll be gone April 9th-12th, and will be spending every waking moment enjoying the glorious sun. The average high for Phoenix in April is 84 degrees (Seattle is 54 if that gives you any perspective), and I cannot even express how excited I am to pack skirts, shorts, swimsuits, tank-tops and flip flops...things I have not even see in the last 7 months.

We still haven't decided on a hotel, so we'll work on that part tonight. I feel so relieved to have a vacation to look forward to. Jon and I get to spend a lot of time together, but the uninterrupted quality time and relaxation of vacation is a unique experience and something we both really value.