Beach Boys

28 weeks

Thankful Thursday #102

Thankful This Week For...
[the Florida edition]

what they do

what I do

"how I roll" [literally]
note: row of moms who came to beach without kids in background
[we've made sure to fling sand on them a few times to punish them]

swimming with papaw

what happens to kids after a day like this [at dinner]

1. the pool
2. the beach
3. free breakfast 7 days a week
4. free dinner 4 days a week
5. maid service
6. very few square feet to clean up
7. GA reminders like--- Publix, Costco, Starbucks, Target, and Chickfila
8. thinking to pack--- box fans, legos, dvd player, wii, and toddler mattress
9. free wifi & cable [and all other utilities for that matter]
10. hotel room darkening shades--- my kids keep sleeping like till 8-9am

What are you thankful for this week?
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West Palm Beach, FL

Charles has a 3 week wire project in West Palm Beach, FL so we decided to tag along because we love him so much...well...that and the beach. We are about 1 minute from the hotel pool and 10 minutes from the beach so I can't make too many excuses about staying cool during over the next three weeks. If that's possible while in third trimester.

The hotel room is large enough for us, but small enough for me to have a break from cleaning. They come by and do the dishes, linens and general cleaning everyday. Plus the hotel provides free breakfast and dinner most day of the week. It's a challenge to remind kids to be considerate of their neighbors with their voices, but so far no complaints from the front desk.

Today is our second full day here, it's raining, so we will probably locate the local Target. We found Publix yesterday. The simple things that make you feel "at home". Wait...where is the Starbucks?

Last night we went down to the beach after dinner. We, of course, planned to only take a walk, but the kids couldn't help themselves and before we knew it--- everyone was swimming and digging in the sand. They had a blast.

Below is our hotel room...

[two rooms like this]

We brought a toddler mattress for Moses [sleeps in closet]

three TV's & dvd players [all nailed down thank God]

kitchen

living area

"private pool" aka I guess we are the only ones with kids here...so far

Thankful Thursday #101

Thankful This Week For...

...Nation [turning 6]

1. Watching him build [everything]

2. His tender heart towards the Lord at a young age

3. How fearless he is [even if it scares me at times]

4. His energy [one of a kind]

5. His mommies freckles spread across this nose & upper cheeks

6. How he randomly tells me he loves me & I'm pretty

7. His health

8. That he never gives up

9. How artistic he is

10. That he's all mine

last minute batman cake from publix...we missed our normal yummy cakes, but he liked it

he's 6!

can't wait

14 friends came to swim at my moms

the guys

bike from papaw

treated his bros to ice cream with bday money

27 Weeks -Third Trimester-

27 Weeks

Third Trimester

Baby #4

New Beginnings

I love the beginning of a week, I love the beginning of month, and as if nothing else could top today off more--- [no not the 105 high temps] it just so happens to be the beginning of the second half of the year.

Sunday, July 1.

I don't feel like a public forum, or still being this close to it all is the best time to share, but it's sufficient to say this has been the hardest year of my life to date. I'm not going to lie, I am a bit of an over exaggerator, but I assure you my best friends & family could attest to the fact that I am not over exaggerating this. I know that leaves you asking a lot of questions, or worrying a little, but I'm sure in time I will share.

All I know is that I feel like today might be the beginning of the end of something hard, and the beginning of something good. I'm really hoping this second half of the year brings new beginnings and restoration to many areas of my life.

2012 had almost got the best of me, but since it's only half over I'm going to start looking at this year as half full and not half empty.

For now, I know, at least end of September holds a surprise 4th child for me. I'm already thankful for this healthy life growing 27 weeks strong in me.

Thank you for reading, praying, loving me...even in my great writing absence. I hope that too changes.