I am NOT a traveler! I am a homebody. I love being in my comfort zone with my family sleeping in my own comfy bed. But when my sweet BFF invited me to be her first guest in her new townhouse, I put my fears and anxiety aside, packed my bags and hopped on a […]
Category: vacation
A TRIP TO THE BEACH ~ Corolla, North Carolina
Last week, we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal at a beach house we rented in Corolla, North Carolina, about 4.5 hours drive for us. Although the weather was predicted to be pretty wet, we headed to the shore anyways. Here was our view as we drove east. The downpour is to […]
SAVANNAH SMILES ~ I’m smiling too!
My boys love the band Relient K. They’re always playing one of their songs on the piano and singing away or playing a youtube video of one of their favorite songs. Because I just got back from a wonderful trip to Savannah, Georgia, I thought it was appropriate to post the song that Relient K […]
A TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS ~ and mining for gems!
A few weeks ago, we headed up the mountain to visit Son #3 at school. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful weekend. Because Son #3 had plans to go to the App State football game and a little tailgaiting before, we made plans to meet him and some friends for dinner Saturday night. […]
BEAUTIFUL CHARLESTON ~ Day 2
Charleston is such a beautiful city so full of history and character. If you missed mine and my best friend’s first day excursions in Charleston read here. I think I forgot to tell you guys that Boone-Hall Plantation was the sight of some famous movie scenes. Do I have any “North and South” or “The […]
BEAUTIFUL CHARLESTON ~ and a beautiful friendship
This weekend I had the honor of celebrating my longest and dearest friend’s 50th birthday. Appropriately, my friend (I’ll call her Miss L) is one of the most beautiful souls I know and we celebrated her special day in one of the most beautiful cities. My dear sweet tired friend worked the night shift Thursday night, […]
THIRTEEN THINGS I WANT MY KIDS TO OBSERVE ME DOING
My kids mean the world to me. As any parent will tell you, I would give my life for my children. (Son #3’s beautiful girlfriend made this picture for me with all my kiddos!) I view my job as a parent as a limited time contract. I have about 18-23 years to teach them what I believe they will […]
ALOHA FROM MAUI ~ and aloha to Maui :(
We are so sad to be ending our family vacation to Maui. We have enjoyed every minute! We had to check out of the Noelani Condominium Resort by 11:00. The kids really wanted to go snorkeling one more time so while they headed to the beach, the LOML and I finished the laundry and packing […]
ALOHA FROM MAUI ~ Day #7 Sleeping in, the beach, and a little souvenir shopping
Do you ever feel like work days last forever and vacation days fly by? Why is that? I can't believe our Maui trip is coming to an end. We have enjoyed every minute of this trip. The weather has been perfect, the people have been so kind, the food has been delectable, and the boys […]
ALOHA FROM MAUI ~ Day #6 Road to Hana
When we were doing our research on Maui before we set off on our trip, we read a lot about the Road to Hana. "Beautiful scenery" "Long and winding road" "Single car bridges" "Beautiful waterfalls and pools" "Don't drive it yourself. Hire a tour guide." After waking up very early to beat the rush of […]