The Fourth of July was a little bit different this year as we usually go to Twin Lakes, but it was just as fun and memorable as always. This trip, though, will hold a special place in my heart as it was the first time the kids experienced the ocean and we were surrounded by […]
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For the Fourth of July this year we are spending a few days at the coast with our family. While I dread the drive, I look forward to relaxing with our loved ones, eating delicious food and seeing the world through our children’s eyes as they experience the ocean for the first time. We are […]
(Composed late last night) I am tired. I sat down to write a post for tomorrow but my mind is mush. We just got home from being “on the road” traveling now for the past three weeks…and I just added it up and we were in the car with our two kids for over FIFTY […]
It’s been a while since I have done a What Went Down Wednesday. This is where I record what happens for an entire day. While sometimes hard to remember to write everything down, I enjoy doing this in hopes that when I re-read these someday, I will have an accurate description of what life was […]
My darling boy is a hair hoarder. There. I said it. Since he was an infant, he has always loved holding my hair and sucking his thumb. It’s been comforting to him, and I found it quite endearing. Well…. he still does it, and he’s even resorted to finding hair on the ground, picking it […]
A couple months ago I came across this quote floating around on Pinterest. I rarely read any quotes while on Pinterest but not only did this one catch my eye, it hit me pretty hard. Hard enough that I read it over and over. Saved it to my Pinterest board. Took a picture of it. […]
I feel like I have been a little MIA lately. A lot has been going on with our little family, that which I will explain later. But, it’s been hectic and my time and energy have been focused elsewhere. For that I apologize. But, I will do my best to catch you up a little […]
For Gwyn’s third birthday, she requested a Minnie Mouse birthday party. A PINK Minnie Mouse birthday party. So we did just that and had the party at a park where we knew the kids could run around, play and have plenty of space. Extra ears for the parents Gwyn refused to […]
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Another fabulous memory and experience from our trip was, of course, my friend’s wedding, which was the primary reason for the trip. I have known the bride, Michelle, since high school, so being a part of her special day meant a great deal. Michelle has a great […]
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the island The Hubby and I realized we don’t really relax well. We aren’t quite the type to spend a lot of time laying on the beach or by the pool. BUT, we do enjoy sleeping in and relaxing before we sleep. We […]





