Boys will be boys

So I am thinking this is what I have to look forward to in 13 years. Well at least I hope my nephews had fun!

Awwww Mexico

This was our beautiful resort. We had quite the mishap when we arrived but after a few long hours, us stressing and the boys doing some great negotiating we ended the day on a positive note and a few more full days of paradise to enjoy.

This was the private pool for the Royal Suites guests. It was very nice to have a private pool and we used it a lot! Brandi and I camped out pretty much the entire week in these water chairs. I loved them and still miss them. This was the spa pool. It was gorgeous to say the least. I was very impressed with all the free spa amenities available. Todd also enjoyed the freezing cold spa, he said it helped him relax. See picture below! This area was very nice. The pressure of the water created a force to massage my neck and shoulders while I relaxed in the jetted spa pool.





We tried to enjoy a round of mini golf, but it was in the middle of the day at probably the hottest part of the day. We gave up after 4 holes. But we had fun while it lasted.

awwww....so in love.....Happy 6 years to us!
Chris and Brandi are the lovely couple that we joined on this wonderful vacation. We had a great time with them. I am glad we have spent more time with them and we consider them good friends whom we hope to have many more great times with.

And all of you know that my husband does not drink and neither does Chris, so no this picture is not due to intoxication. They are just special in their own ways!

We had dinner one night at a great Japanese Steak House. Brandi was very excited this night and wanted to be spontaneous. Hence the picture with the umbrellas. I also tried sushi for the first time here. Stacy has been wanting me to try it for a long time. So I tried a California Roll and I actually really liked it!

Got to love snorkeling pics. They are my favorite. I think this is like our third snorkeling pics we have. They are so much fun! We had a great time snorkeling. For me this was the best time ever. I didn't fight it at all and really enjoyed seeing everything. We saw lots of sea turtles and a baby sea turtle (like the ones on Nemo! Cucu-a-choo dude) We saw some sort of shark, sting rays, a huge school of fish, a flounder, and lots of really exotic fish.

and with every vacation we take we always have to have the close up pics we take ourselves.



this one was actually in our hot tub that was on the balcony of our suite. we enjoyed sitting in it at night listening to the ocean.

and here is the last pic of us in Mexico. This was taken at like 4 in the morning before we left. We were so tired and didn't want to leave. But we had a great time and we cant wait to go back!

Happy Anniversary

6 years ago today I married the love of my life. Life has had its ups and downs but without my husband life would seem empty. He is such a Godly man and loves us dearly. He is a wonderful husband and father. I knew when I started dating him that he was different than any guy I had dated before and he was worth hanging on to! Sure there are days he makes me crazy but there are more days that he makes me fall in love with him all over again and I know there are days I drive him nuts but he loves me anyway. He is thoughtful, generous, and takes care of me. Although he forgot today was our actual anniversary we just got back from an amazing tropical vacation where we spent the week just being with each other. We had a great time and it was nice for us to just spend time with each other. I am truly blessed and cant wait to see where the next 6 years takes us. I love you very much Todd!

Happy Belated Birthday

I know being busy is no excuse so here is my belated blog birthday post for two of the sweetest people I know.

Happy Birthday Sarah! you are such a sweet person. You have a heart of gold and our friendship means a lot to me. She always gives and never asks any thing in return. She loves to do whatever she can to help out in any way. She is a great mom and I love seeing her with Eli. Eli is the second belated birthday wish. Happy second birthday sweet boy. Aiden and Eli have been in the same Nursery/preschool class since they were infants. I met Eli before I met Sarah and this child captured my heart when he was tiny. This child talks with his beautiful eyes and is so sweet and loving. Its a good thing this sweet child is tall because he is so laid back that it never seems to bother him when my child wants to attack him. Aiden always wants the toy Eli is playing with and Aiden will take it from him ( bratty I know, you figure his parents would be fixing that one!!! hehe) but Eli just lets him have it but he watches for the second Aiden drops it and Eli goes right back to it. All the boys play really well together and I love that we have such great friends to watch our children grow up together.

So Eli may your second year be better than your first! and to Sarah may this year your dreams come true. May you know what a blessing you are and may you know that the good Lord is with you!!!! I am so thankful for you!