Romantic Interlude

I had a stressful few days. Lots of tension, my oldest is wore out and tired from her newborn. This Mimi is exhausted as well. So my hubby offered to sweep me off of my feet, taking me out of town to a little cabin with the best view, for a night alone. We started a fire. We laid on the couch and snuggled. We talked and we laughed like girlfriends. We had the best brunswick stew and lots of delicious comfort food. Stuffed, toasty and warm. I slept like a babe. He didn't rest well at all. He enjoyed the stay but his back makes it hard on him to sleep anywhere away from home.

We also took Roxy and Suki. They were so well behaved and we all had quality time together.

The fire.

Suki

Our View. So beautiful!

I also want to express how blessed I am to have such great friends. I have one special girl that lets us use her special place that I like to refer to as Paradise on the Mountain Top.  I stood out on the rocks you can't see in the photo above and I lifted my arms to praise my Lord. His presence was there. Our time was golden. I love my husband, his heart, and his efforts. We watched movies together like Dances with Wolves, Young Guns, Due Date, A Week with Marilyn Monroe and some Stevie Nicks. 

This ole girl can't wait until next time.............

Time Away

“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.”

--Anonymous

Much needed time away. Not much longer now. I am so excited to know we are leaving soon and yet I am patiently waiting for I know it will fly by. I want to enjoy every single moment. I want time to stand still while we are there. It's been so long. I know it's worth the wait. I'm going to make it a goal that we never go this long without a vacation again. We use to make it a point to go every single year. That is going to be a new goal of mine.

“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

--Jacques Cousteau

Happy Valentine's Day

Tony got me the BIGGEST card eva for V-day. It was half as big as me. He always gets the girls and I a little something. I love him. Then came the Stargazers and pink roses. My absolute favorite. The stress from nursing school has been so over bearing I took a night off.

Then we all went to Honduras Coffee Shop for their Front Porch Festivities. I needed the break so bad. Heaven and Matt, Matt's family, Tony and I, his friend Barry. We had a ball. And we were home in bed before midnight.

The hubby and I 

My Son in Law's brother David, Me, Heaven.

Barry and Tony

South Port, North Carolina

Home Sweet Home!

Alas, we are at home again! I so look forward to our family vacation each year. Well each year that we get to go. Sadly we haven't been the last two years so we were very grateful to get to go this year. We really didn't do a lot. We enjoyed the sand and ocean, we laid in the sun and watched the babies play, and we ate seafood! Mmm that is the best part for me! I tried oysters on the half shell this time. It was a first. They were delicious! I couldn't believe I liked them. After getting past the fact that they were cold and slimy they tasted marvelous! We took a lot of naps, read our books and watched movies. And yet we return home exhausted. I'm so glad I don't go back to work until Tuesday. Two days to rest. Ah...

Treyton is 1

I can't believe my grand son is turning one today. Time really flies by too fast. We are on vacation and I am enjoying my family. Heaven and her husband Matt, with Treyton, my mom and dad, my nephew Derron, my sweet husband Tony and my baby girl Meadow. (Sky stayed with a friend instead of coming with us. Teenagers!) We are all tired today from the trip yesterday and are lazing around. Below are a few pictures I've taken so far. Happy 4th of July everyone!

This is the view from our home.

 Heaven and my mom sitting on the front porch.

 Treyton pushing the stool around.

 Treyton in color.

 He is so beautiful.

 Laughing because he's ignoring me.

 My dad with Derron.

 Derron wanting to go to the ocean and my dad's is like, "Are you crazy? We just got back from down there! You are running me to death!" LOL

 The beautiful ocean.

Visit to my Sissy's

Derron my nephew, in my sister's garden.

Above: My sister and Derron. The first time he saw the ocean.

Below: Derron LOVING the waves!

My grandson Treyton. He didn't take to the ocean as well as Derron!

My sweet Heaven and Treyton.

Rari in the ocean with Derron. Derron is swimming up a storm!

Above: Treyton playing in the sand.

Below: Handsome Boy!

Above: Derron. This picture reminds me of something from the 60's.

Above: Me and Derron

Below: Heaven and Trey

Me with Derron. 

We went down to the beach to visit Sissy on a Friday and returned to Virginia on Sunday. It was a rough trip with a 15 and an 11 month old! We still had a great time. I can't wait to return and have an entire week to stay. Those short trips really tire you out. I miss my sister so much. I only get to see her a few times a year.