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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Happy Memories of Sun, Sand, & Smiles....

Happy Memories of 
Sun, Sand, & Smiles....




What an amazing 1st experience 
our boys had on the west coast! 
So many laughs, smiles, and stories!

I promised myself I'd take lots of pictures...
(not a hard task to live up to for me!)

We ended the trip with 948 pictures!
(CRAZY! I know!)

I narrowed it down to 445 keepers!
(Still CRAZY! I know!)

Here's a video my amazing husband made of our favorite 180!


ENJOY!!!



Monday, July 16, 2012

Well I'm Going Out West Where I Belong.....

Well I'm Going Out West Where I Belong.....

California Sun by Frankie Avalon

Tomorrow we leave for CALIFORNIA!!!!

It's our first cross country trip with the kids. Now, of course, we're flying...not driving! (Thank goodness)
We have 8 fun filled days planned. 
Some more planned than others!
2 days doing Disney...
DisneyLand and California Adventure!
The rest we're just living in Santa Monica!

So excited for:

The boys seeing the Grand Canyon from the sky! 
(I hope we can see it!)

Seeing the boys play with their cousin!

Dipping our toes in the Pacific Ocean!

Riding the Santa Monica Ferris Wheel!

Spending the Day in Malibu!

Spending time on the beach..
walking, swimming, playing at a beach playground!

Seeing the DisneyLand Castle!

Watching the boys eyes light up as they see 
characters, shows, and Disney rides!

Having tasty treats!

Discovering Cars Land!

Taking too many pictures!

Watching fireworks!

Buying new Mickey ears for the kids!

Belly laughs and enormous smiles walking through the parks!

Visiting El Capitan and Chinese Theatres!

Seeing The Hollywood Sign!

Walking the Walk of Fame!

Visiting A Car Museum and Johnny Rockets!

Driving down the Sunset Strip and maybe Mulholland Drive!

A smooth flight round trip!
(Fingers crossed!!)

And so much more! 
I promise to have lots of pictures to share when we get back!

via atkielski.com 
via destination360.com

via joshshadid.com
via westcoastconnection.com

Breathe...

Breathe...

My very first reminder each day...
"Breathe in the Moment!"

My first ever AlphaScapes...
"Breathe"

When the boys are belly laughing...
"Breathe it in"

When I'm stressing...
"Breathe! It will all be ok!"

When I'm out with my husband...
"I love that you still take my breath away!"

When I'm around my family...
"Breathe slowly...these moments pass quickly!"

When I'm working out...
"It feels great to breathe so fast!"

Then  I stumble upon this line by Lollia!
A lotion...A perfume...A scent....

An invisible reminder each day to Breathe!!!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Summer Vacation at the Jersey Shore...

Summer Vacation 
at the Jersey Shore...
Whoa...Whoa...Whoa...Whoa
Oh, Those Wildwood Days! 
Wild, Wild, Wildwood Days, Oh baby!

Our shore vacation fun has begun!

Mornings at the beach...
sandy feet,
salty skin,
sun kissed cheeks,
waves crashing, 
sand castles, 
hot tub holes,
kids laughing and splashing 
(sometimes whining but even thats ok),
delicious food all times of day,
cold beer,
cousins playing, 
board games, card games,  ninja games,
(and, of course, some screens),
bath time (sometimes stupid!),
lots of bubbles
in the bath and on the beach,
live music, 
snack shack,
kite flying,
art caves, 
boardwalk games,
jumbo air bats,
Wubbzy!
ice cream cones,
lots of pictures,
afternoon naps,
pools,
hot tubs, 
slides..

and much more to come!