A Mellow Weekend at the Mellow's!

Justin and Danale (Jason's sister) just finished their guest room and invited us to come and stay for the weekend. The big kids were visiting their dad in Arizona, so it was just us and Ashlyn. It is not always easy to stay away from home with a baby, but last weekend was perfect! Seriously.

We met them over at Danale's friend, Shauna's house for a small get together. It was fun to meet her friends and watch the kids play together. I really enjoyed chatting with her friend Taryn who is training for the Rock N Roll Marathon in San Diego. I was so jealous because that has always been the one I have wanted to do! (Jen talked me into signing up for the St George Marathon. I'm still pouting, but I know there is no way I would be ready for the one in San Diego. Keep your fingers crossed that we get in to St George! We find out in a few weeks.)

Danale and Jason

I couldn't believe how well Ashlyn went to sleep! She always goes to bed well at home, but when she isn't in her own bed, she usually puts up a fight. She just told everyone "na-night" and went to bed.

Ashlyn loves Colton! It was fun to watch them together. I had to pull out the camera for bath time in the morning. I think having embarrassing bath time pictures with your cousins must be some sort of childhood right!

Colton and AshlynColton and Ashlyn

After we were all ready for the day, we went to this yummy place for breakfast! I can't remember what it was called, but I had french toast that tasted like candy! Justin wasn't feel well, so we left him home and headed over to the Folsom Zoo to meet Kim and Steve Skarda and their cute little guy Griffin.

Steve, Griffin, & Kim Skarda, Ashlyn, Tara & Jason Rickards, Danale & Colton MellowAshlyn, all glammed up for the zoo! Colton, Ashlyn and TaraTara and Ashlyn

The peacocks were so beautiful and so LOUD! It was so cute to watch the kids reaction to them!

Colton's was the best! I was so glad Jason caught a picture of this face!

Danale and Colton

When we were done with the animals, we went over to ride the train.

Ashlyn and Jason waiting for the train

Jason and AshlynTara, Ashlyn, Jason, Kim, Steve, Griffin, Colton, Danale

The train ride was so fun! It was such a cute little train! We had a fun afternoon at the zoo!

Jason, Ashlyn, Tara

We let the kids take a nap when we got back. Justin was feeling a little better, so we all got some lunch and just relaxed until the kids woke up.

Jason and I were talking on the way home about how easy it was to be there. It was just so relaxed and comfortable.

We did a little shopping that afternoon. Jason is already walking!!! I can't believe how fast he is healing! He was supposed to be in a cast for 6 weeks and then in an air cast after that and then he could start to put pressure on it! He still has a limp when he walks, but he is getting stronger every day. He will bring his crutches if he knows he will be on his feet for a while, but he doesn't use them around the house anymore. I think I am a little over protective. I keep trying to tell him to stop trying to walk so much, but he says its okay. I will feel better after he sees the doctor next week. I just don't want him to hurt himself because he is too tough for his own good!

We spent the rest of the evening just enjoying each other's company.

Jason, Justin, Colton, and Ashlyn

Danale is such a good mom and aunt! She is so sweet with Ashlyn and even bought her some Easter jammies and a bubble toy!

Ashlyn, Danale, Colton getting ready for bed