October Vacation

Here are a few pictures of our trip. With each vacation that we embark upon and each set of pictures that accompany them, I am reminded of how fast time goes by and of how much our boys have grown. I am so lucky to be able to have this time with the three men (hubs& our 2 boys) in my life that I love the most. Last week at this time we were sitting on our little sandy island on the beach collecting crabs and shells. This week we are thrown back into our everyday routine where we quickly go through the motions and our time is not as focused on each other as it is on vacations. Spending time with those you love the most on vacations have the wonderful effect of clearing your mind and of helping you push forward with goals and dreams. They are my inspiration!

Who or what is yours?

The boys enjoying the sun rise!

The FAM ( all of us together in 1 photo-it's a miracle!)
The babe (er, 3 yr. old) & Me!
Feeding The Seagulls

Thanks to everyone who has entered our 2 contests going on right now. We have over 97 entries on one contest alone! You still have time to enter both of them, Amy Grant's book Mosaic & the Comfy Toddler PC. We have many new contests coming your way over the next few weeks and months so don't forget to stop by.

We also have our annual just for fun Halloween Baby Photo Costume Contest going on.

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Ahh, Nothing Tops This!

Vacation time's a coming soon...



It's no surprise that vacation time (which for us usually roles around at the end of May every year) is my absolute favorite time of the year topping even Halloween & Christmas(my next 2 favorites in that order!)

Our vacation each year is the only time that I feel truly free from stress & responsibilities, I'm relaxed and I don't feel like I'm on a schedule. I also get the luxury of having someone else to watch the kids, feed the kids, and play with the kids for the most part. It's pure delight!

Our vacations usually consist of laying on the beach all day, then eating, then swimming in the pool, then eating, then laying on the beach some more, then eating, and finally walking on the beach. It's 8 days of pure bliss...

I wish you were all going with me. ONLY 3 more days till we leave. The only thing I dread is the 8-10 hour (depending on how many stops we have to make) car trip down and then back. No airplanes for us!

*The winners for the Franklin and The Turtle Giveaway are:

Chelle
Leslie
Scribbit
Awesome Mom
Jacquie

Ladies, please email me with your full name & address before Tuesday afternoon and I'll forward your information on to our sponsor. Thanks for entering!

Also, there are some NEW reviews up over at our Mom Reviews website, amomsreview.com

Metamucil Berry Blast (You just gotta read this!)

Garage Sale America

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More Than I Can Handle?

I'm experiencing serious mommy brain at the moment and I wouldn't be surprised if I turn into an incoherent lunatic sometime soon. With extra stressors thrown our way this week, and 2 kids that just keep going and going and going like they are supercharged on sugar I feel like I just may be losing it. At least I know I'm not alone or that's what I've read recently anyway. I keep hearing that saying or whatever, that says God doesn't give you anymore than you can handle. Well, let me tell you, that is a load of BS. Seriously. Does anyone really believe that?

Any words of wisdom? Right now things suck. I'll get over it. I know that. Venting OVER. Ok, I sort of feel better. Thankfully, vacation comes next Tuesday and for a whole 8 days I can pretend everything is the greatest. Plus we will have help with the boys ALL week (the in-laws & 2 other families are going with us) which basically means that the hubs and I can be lazy and act like kids if we so desire, and you know what, I sooo desire that right about now.

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