Friday, October 9, 2009

14 of 52: Clearwater Beach

As a family, we have many favorite places to visit. Some of those places have nothing to do with how spectacular site is, but more to do with the memories we have of our time together at that special spot.
For us, Clearwater, FL is one of those places...although, I do think as a place alone it is pretty great! I can't get enough of the soft, white sand and warm water!
Last month we spent a weekend there - I'm loving that we can get there in about 90 minutes; it sure beats the 4 hour drive to the beach we had while living in Vegas!







Waiting patiently (kind of!) to hit the beach...

Daddy and Sammie

Mommy and Sammie

No waves means less stress for Mom when Kylie is out so far!

In the evenings we'd eat ice cream and get silly in the shops


And that's a perfect weekend for us!!

And when we got home on the last evening, I sent Samantha upstairs to get ready for bed and this is how I found her 20 minutes later...She didn't even make it into her pajamas!



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52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. Moms are typically the ones behind the camera, this is OUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family.

So, get yourself in the picture every week for 52 Weeks. Be in a picture with one or more or your children and post your "family photo" on your blog every Thursday - don't forget to list your post on MckLinky on Carin's blog

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

A temper tantrum is not a laughing matter.....okay, sometimes it is!

(Don't forget to pause the music player on the right!
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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Picnic with Someone Special - 13 of 52


Today was "Picnic with Someone Special" at Samantha's preschool. My husband was looking forward to going...but I gave him the wrong date (oops!)...he gets the honor next time!

Posing this way...

And that...

I need a longer arm!

Okay...got some help!


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52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. Moms are typically the ones behind the camera, this is OUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family.

So, get yourself in the picture every week for 52 Weeks. Be in a picture with one or more or your children and post your "family photo" on your blog every Thursday - don't forget to list your post on MckLinky on Carin's blog

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Back to School!! - 52 Weeks 12 of 52


The past two weeks have been a little.....crazy! Okay, I admit, they have been A LOT crazy! After tomorrow, the kids will have successfully completed the first two weeks of school.

Back to School Meet the Teacher night got the kids really excited for the new year....


Savannah and Ms. Carpenter.
I can't believe Savannah is in KINDERGARTEN!!


Kylie is excited to be our big 2nd grader....when did that happen?!?


Day One.....We're on our way!!!


Can't you just see the excitement?

Daddy and Savannah

Savannah and Mommy

Samantha is going to morning pre-school this year...that means for the first time in seven years Mommy will have 3 hours a day to herself....what ever will she do???

Samantha and Daddy

Samantha and Mommy

Let the fun begin!!


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52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. Moms are typically the ones behind the camera, this is OUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family.

So, get yourself in the picture every week for 52 Weeks. Be in a picture with one or more or your children and post your "family photo" on your blog every Thursday - don't forget to list your post on MckLinky on Carin's blog


Thursday, August 20, 2009

11 of 52 - Disney I Love You


Check out this great challenge on Carin's blog. It's addicting - and there's the added benefit of having more pictures with your family!

A couple of weeks ago we went on a Disney Cruise. I know there are a variety of opinions on Disney practices these days....but for our family, we have some of our best memories (both before kids and now) with Disney playing a big part!
We had a great time....it was short, but jam-packed with fun (more pictures to follow). And yes, I did manage to get in on quite a few pictures!


So, we had fun....
But was it relaxing?

Absolutely!

Here's the proof...
I couldn't even get out of my seat to cut my daughter's waffles before our server started doing it!
Disney, take me away again!




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52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. Moms are typically the ones behind the camera, this is OUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family.

So, get yourself in the picture every week for 52 Weeks. Be in a picture with one or more or your children and post your "family photo" on your blog every Thursday - don't forget to list your post on MckLinky on Carin's blog

Wednesday, August 19, 2009