Great Lunch!


This was so good Justin even ate it! I pretty much just through a bunch of stuff I had together but it was really good so I thought I would share!

Baby Spinach
Water Chesnuts
Garbonso Beans
Edamame
Shredded Carrots
Cherry Tomatoes
Almonds
Tuna with a little bit of sour cream and vinagerette

YUMMMMMMMMMY!

I hope you have a yummy lunch too!

Happy Friday!

Pawleys Island, SC

For those of you that don't know my mom's family is from South Carolina. My grandpa and grandma were born there and my mom lived there for a few years before moving to Ohio. My Papa loved Pawley's Island and had vacationed there since he was a kid. Pawley's is south of Myrtle Beach and North of Charleston. It's a great old fashion area with beautiful Beaches and homes and wonderful restaurants. Lately we have been staying off the island on Litchfield beach but it's all pretty much the same thing to me! I love it and Justin has grown to love it and I think we will go every year!

So our trip this year was very different than in years past, in fact last years trip I was 5 month pregnant and dreamed about coming back year after year with Jackson. It was really neat bringing Jackson to a place that was so special to my Papa! Jacker liked the pool, the condo and hanging out with mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and cousin Koty but did not care much for the beach or going out to dinner, I know this will all change with time!

This is Litchefield Beach

This is Caledonia, a really beautiful area near Pawley's the road lined with gorgeous Live Oaks.

The view from our condo.


Jackson spent a lot of time in his Excersaucer in the condo smiling at his family.


Justin and I had date night thanks to my wonderful Parents! We took a nice romantic walk on the beach after dinner and came across a man that caught this......

Ahhhh! A baby shark, I thought Koty would never get back in the water after we showed him the picture...but he did!


We love the Aquarium!!!



Mom and I opted for shopping with Jackson but the other boys played putt putt!



What a ham!!

Jackson also slept very well while we were at the beach he liked to take naps in mommy and daddy's big bed!



As you can see we had a great time!! We have even decided to go for 2 weeks next year and hopefully more family will join us (for one of the weeks {wink})!!!
How have all your family vacations been this year, where did you go what did you do?

Wordless Wednesday


Stellan Needs Our Prayers

Please pray with me! I have come to love this family as many others have. You can read Stellan's story here http://www.mycharmingkids.net/
This family has been through so much yet they are so strong in their faith and conviction, I have learned so much from them.
I have been on Twitter all day waiting for updates on his condition and holding my boy tight! Stellan will be air lifted to Boston tonight for a risky but necessary procedure for someone so small.

......So will you please pray with me!





At Medieval Times with Koty and my Mom, the older boys opted to stay home with Jack! I'm excitd...eating with your hands and men on horses what could be better!
I am enjoying listening to my husband and nephew talk in the front seat. It is a mix of "guy talk" and questions for a inquisitive 10year old.

Busy week and now were off to the Beach!


We are off to the Beach today!

We are going to Pawleys Island SC with our Nephew Koty and My Mom and Dad. My family is originally from SC and my Papa loved to to take us to Pawleys because he grew up going to the beach there. I will think of him often while we are there and I know that we will be looking down smiling with my Ganma at the fact that we are carrying on the tradition with Jackson.

We will definitely be going here http://www.thehammockshops.com/ if you are ever in the area it is a neat place!

I will try and post some beach pics while we are gone! Wish me luck traveling with two kiddo's for the 1st time. We are leaving tonight in hopes that they will sleep most of the way.

Have a great week!