July 27, 2014

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch...

For mother's day this year, my hubby and three of his buddies planned a girls only getaway for some super lucky mommas! While we were away for a whole two days, the menfolk tended to the kiddos. I thought it would be fun to share what was going on while the ladies made our great escape!


While we were off being baby-free, the guys held down the fort! On Saturday night when the ladies were enjoying a relaxing dinner out, my hubby invited the whole crew over to grill some burgers and let the kids play. Safety in numbers, right?




I can't even describe how great it was to take a breather from the kids, knowing that the daddies had it all under control. They updated us with cute videos and pictures of the action back at home the entire time we were away.



If you want to see what the girls were up to, take a peek at Lindsey's Girls Baby-Free Weekend post!



Where is your favorite kid-free vacation spot?

53 comments:

  1. Alesha @ Full Time MamaJuly 27, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    I LOVE that your husbands did this for you guys!! Think they can call up my husband and "help" him come up with the same idea? ;)

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  2. You should just leave this page up and hope he walks by the computer:)

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  3. Alesha @ Full Time MamaJuly 27, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    LOL! I wish that would work! My husband is very thoughtful, but this is something he'd never think of (or even be hinted to). I'll just have to come out and ask him to do it. Which isn't all bad- the outcome is still the same! :)

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  4. It's so awesome that they updated you during the trip. Total dad-type kid watching – tv and hanging :) I don't know if we have a fave kid-free spot as we're rarely kid-free :P

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  5. That is amazing that your husbands did this for you guys. I didn't know you and Linsdey were real life friends.

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  6. Great guys roundup! We have to do this again next year :)

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  7. Sounds like you all had a lovely break.I have not had a break away without the kiddies,the longest they have been away is when they went to their grandparents a few weeks ago but I was stuck at home.

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  8. This is HILARIOUS! I love the kids and daddy collage at the top!

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  9. You ladies have amazing husbands to do this for you!

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  10. Love that they updated you with what was going on. :) I think this was a very cool thing for the dads to do. :)

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  11. Great guys you have. Looks like a great time by everyone.

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  12. I think it's so amazing that the guys set-up a girls trip. I read Lindsey's post and you guys had a total blast!

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  13. Yep! Our hubbies have been best friends since HS!

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  14. Great fun! Love the updates from the family why you are away. Too cute.

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  15. Adorable pics! And I love that Jake is on such a big screen! Keep these beautiful family pictures coming, I see great memories being made!
    Mitch

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  16. I love this! Love how the dads came together and gave the mom's a night off! So special!

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  17. I just saw Lindsey's post. It looks like everyone had the best time! (And, Red does look like the life of the party in these photos.) ;)

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  18. Looks like so much fun. I love seeing the other side of the "girls weekend".

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  19. Daddies are very capable and it's nice that you got away for a few days. I've never been anywhere kids free really on a vacation. I'd like to think anywhere with sand, warm weather, and tropical drinks.

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  20. It looks like moms and dads had a good weekend! What fun!

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  21. Looks like they had quite a bit of fun. I love the 'lets see how close we can get to the tv' game ;)

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  22. Oh, man... it looks like the dads had just as much fun as the moms! Hanging out with the little ones always is!

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  23. Looks like they were having a good time! Fun memories for all!

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  24. Looks like dad is having as much fun as the kids. Love the picture of red in the basketball net.

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  25. I really is hard to "let go" and let the guys handle everything! It was well worth it!

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  26. Looks like fun. I would love a kid free weekend.

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  27. That's great that you had the baby-free weekend! We all need a break sometimes.

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  28. A baby free weekend away with the girls sounds like pure heaven! Looks like the kids enjoyed having the daddies all to themselves too!

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  29. How nice of the husbands. I love it when guys are considerate like that

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  30. That is so awesome! Sounds like everyone had a great weekend!

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  31. Love Red's pic in the basketball net! Sounds like everyone has a fun weekend!

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  32. I love that they sent pictures and videos while you all were away! At least you knew things were going smoothly!

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  33. Aww!! Men being dads. So awesome! Looks like they had a fun time~

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  34. Aww, how thoughtful of him! And all the guys too - that's awesome!

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  35. Great idea. It is so important to take time away and regroup and relax.

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  36. such a good looking group. sound slike you had a great time relaxing

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  37. LOL everyone had a great time looks like. I don't know if my hubbie could handle it so well and the house would be a disaster!

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  38. It is indeed. When I go out of town I put out all the kids' clothes. I'm a bit of a control freak and giving up control drives me crazy, but we all deserve a little time away to unwind.

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  39. That is so thoughtful. I am glad you had a great time!

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  40. Well it looks like both groups had a great time. It was a win for everyone!

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  41. I swear, even just a few hours to myself is like a vacation. I have never really been away from my kids, but I sure need it.

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  42. Awww they are so cute. I love how Lindsey had the ladies part of the trip and you covered what the guys and the kids were doing, great idea!!

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  43. I saw LIndsey's post. HOw adorable! What a fun time.

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  44. Love that we get to see the guys at home too. What a fun weekend for everyone!

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  45. How cute! What fun.

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  46. It looks like they had a great time as well! I'm so glad you all had a very fun weekend.

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  47. Liz @ A Nut in a NutshellJuly 30, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    I think it's great that they send pics and videos so you'd know what was going on at home and could totally relax. When my kids were at home, I never took a vacation without them so I have no fave spots. I didn't really do it on purpose...it just never happened!

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  48. Looks like they had it under control and now you can go away on a regular basis!

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  49. Terry My Journey With CandidaJuly 30, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Really!! Your Hubs and his friends planned a Girls Getaway for you and your girlfriends? Oh Man, you better keep a tight hold on that man. He is a GEM!!!

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  50. what an awesome Mother's day present! Those are some smart men :)

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  51. awe...this is an awesome present from your husband! so sweet of him!

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