Long Overdue

We spent the weekend in Austin, with our friends Eric and Jenny.
And baby Reese, Sweet baby Reese.
It was a weekend that was long overdue.

We got there Friday night.
Brandon and Eric sat in the back yard for a while.
They talked, over a few beers, and I could tell that this was exactly what they needed.
Time to talk, to catch up.

And visiting with Jenny,
that's exactly what I needed.

On Saturday the boys went to a softball tournament.
They played all day.
Jenny and I slept in, enjoyed lunch at Mighty Fine Burgers,
and spent the afternoon playing with Reese.

Oh, Reese.
Last time we saw you, you were a baby.
How fast you've grown!
You're a little person now, and we love you so much!
We can't wait to come play with you again.
But until then?
We will hold onto the memories of you smiling as you say 'Emmie',
and how you reach your arms out for B to hold you.

You see, a year ago this would have been a normal Saturday.
But now? This time is treasured.
Weekends like this don't come around very often.
So when they do?
We soak in every. single. minute.