MAUI 2013
Saturday, February 15, 2014
September 2013-MAUI
September 2013
Isaiah 3.5 years old, Jonathan (will be two next month)
What better place to go on our first FULL fledged family vacation than MAUI? Jaime and I honeymooned on this majestic island back in June 2008 and we were fortunate to go back with Jaime's family this September. Like I mentioned in the previous post, I feel like the boys have both entered into this magical phase. They listen well, they are on great daily routines, we can all talk with each other as a family, and the ease of care isn't half as demanding. So, the timing of this vacation was PERFECT. You know when you're having a bad day and you want to think of something to refocus your positive energy? It is this trip, where my mind meanders to every time. My thoughts go back to the four of us cruising the island in our rental car (the ocean within a hands reach), the boys happily studying their maps, eager for our next adventure, the windows down, listening to the Hawaiian island music on the radio. I go back to eating delicious ceviche and fish tacos out on our hotel balcony breathing in the fresh ocean air. I go back to being with the man I promised FOREVER too (we had so much fun on our honeymoon) and then being there on the island again, experiencing it with OUR children who were only a foreseeable dream five years ago. MAUI 2013- you will forever have my heart.
Isaiah 3.5 years old, Jonathan (will be two next month)
What better place to go on our first FULL fledged family vacation than MAUI? Jaime and I honeymooned on this majestic island back in June 2008 and we were fortunate to go back with Jaime's family this September. Like I mentioned in the previous post, I feel like the boys have both entered into this magical phase. They listen well, they are on great daily routines, we can all talk with each other as a family, and the ease of care isn't half as demanding. So, the timing of this vacation was PERFECT. You know when you're having a bad day and you want to think of something to refocus your positive energy? It is this trip, where my mind meanders to every time. My thoughts go back to the four of us cruising the island in our rental car (the ocean within a hands reach), the boys happily studying their maps, eager for our next adventure, the windows down, listening to the Hawaiian island music on the radio. I go back to eating delicious ceviche and fish tacos out on our hotel balcony breathing in the fresh ocean air. I go back to being with the man I promised FOREVER too (we had so much fun on our honeymoon) and then being there on the island again, experiencing it with OUR children who were only a foreseeable dream five years ago. MAUI 2013- you will forever have my heart.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
AN EPIPHANY: August 2013
AUGUST 2013
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
My boys need their hair cut monthly. And it hasn't always been the easiest thing to do with the two of them. At first is was Isaiah who would need to sit on my lap during his haircut but then Jonathan would start to get restless in his carseat and I would have to go attend to him pausing the haircut. Then it was Jonathan who needed the comfort of my lap while Isaiah toddled around the salon. Fingers crossed he stayed out of trouble. On a really bad day I had to abort their haircuts all together because Isaiah refused to sit in the chair on his own and Jonathan wasn't quite old enough to quietly toddle around the salon on his own and keeping him contained in a car seat was no longer an option. So last week when we went to get their haircuts and each one of them was swooped away from me...into two different chairs, at the same time, without a care for their Mama; I stood back in AWE. What was happening to my life...to my babies? Is this a sign of the times? Will my life be getting this much easier? One can only hope. But I'd say this is the perfect time to take them on their first big vacation. Maui next month!!!!
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
My boys need their hair cut monthly. And it hasn't always been the easiest thing to do with the two of them. At first is was Isaiah who would need to sit on my lap during his haircut but then Jonathan would start to get restless in his carseat and I would have to go attend to him pausing the haircut. Then it was Jonathan who needed the comfort of my lap while Isaiah toddled around the salon. Fingers crossed he stayed out of trouble. On a really bad day I had to abort their haircuts all together because Isaiah refused to sit in the chair on his own and Jonathan wasn't quite old enough to quietly toddle around the salon on his own and keeping him contained in a car seat was no longer an option. So last week when we went to get their haircuts and each one of them was swooped away from me...into two different chairs, at the same time, without a care for their Mama; I stood back in AWE. What was happening to my life...to my babies? Is this a sign of the times? Will my life be getting this much easier? One can only hope. But I'd say this is the perfect time to take them on their first big vacation. Maui next month!!!!
July 2013 Patio Boating
July 2013
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
My hometown has two HUGE THINGS to offer: clean air and pristine lakes. So for the past two years my parents have been kind enough to take us out patio boating when we come up for our summer visits. We had a blast this year chilling on Whiskey Town Lake. Jaime and Caleb fished, we all swam and ate and enjoyed the great outdoors together.
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
My hometown has two HUGE THINGS to offer: clean air and pristine lakes. So for the past two years my parents have been kind enough to take us out patio boating when we come up for our summer visits. We had a blast this year chilling on Whiskey Town Lake. Jaime and Caleb fished, we all swam and ate and enjoyed the great outdoors together.
FOURTH OF JULY- 2013
July 4, 2013
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. From the time we moved into our house, the Water Park that is located behind our property puts on a great firework show, so it has become the norm to celebrate the Fourth of July at our house each year. We get together with Jaime's family and BBQ and swim all day long. It was so exciting to see Isaiah and Jonathan realizing it's a holiday and we're celebrating our great nation. Isaiah even exclaimed, "we're celebrating America!"
It is something extraordinaire, to have been born into such a great nation. With all the civil unrest that we continually hear about going on in Egypt, Syria, and Iran, I am grateful to live in this nation that provides my family with religious and political freedom. God Bless America!!!
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. From the time we moved into our house, the Water Park that is located behind our property puts on a great firework show, so it has become the norm to celebrate the Fourth of July at our house each year. We get together with Jaime's family and BBQ and swim all day long. It was so exciting to see Isaiah and Jonathan realizing it's a holiday and we're celebrating our great nation. Isaiah even exclaimed, "we're celebrating America!"
It is something extraordinaire, to have been born into such a great nation. With all the civil unrest that we continually hear about going on in Egypt, Syria, and Iran, I am grateful to live in this nation that provides my family with religious and political freedom. God Bless America!!!
Going to the Movies As FOUR
JUNE 2013
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
First Movie As a Family-
Jaime and I have always loved going to the movies together but once Isaiah and Jonathan arrived it has become a rare occurrence. Jaime being more of a movie buff than me has insisted on routinely taking Isaiah to go see the latest children's feature film. Jonathan still being to young would stay behind at home with me.
But that all changed this month when we all went to ENJOY our FIRST movie together as a family. We had a blast sipping on our cherry ice-es, munching on our buttery popcorn, and laughing at the movie Monster's University. Jonathan did great sitting on my lap the whole time. Can't wait to do it again. I love a family outings.
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
First Movie As a Family-
Jaime and I have always loved going to the movies together but once Isaiah and Jonathan arrived it has become a rare occurrence. Jaime being more of a movie buff than me has insisted on routinely taking Isaiah to go see the latest children's feature film. Jonathan still being to young would stay behind at home with me.
But that all changed this month when we all went to ENJOY our FIRST movie together as a family. We had a blast sipping on our cherry ice-es, munching on our buttery popcorn, and laughing at the movie Monster's University. Jonathan did great sitting on my lap the whole time. Can't wait to do it again. I love a family outings.
June 2013
JUNE 2013
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
Let the Swimming Begin!
I go back and forth with putting the boys into swim lessons. I'm in the pool with them so much I feel like why waste the money? So for now, I've decided to do just that, teach them myself. They are both doing great holding their breaths under water. Jonathan shows less trepidation than Isaiah when taking the plunge under water, but Isaiah being older has better motor skills is able to swim back to the step from a distance. They both love to get in there floaties (well floats that have been left behind by friends and nieces, hence the pink) and swim all over the pool.
Isaiah 3 years old, Jonathan 1.5 years old
Let the Swimming Begin!
I go back and forth with putting the boys into swim lessons. I'm in the pool with them so much I feel like why waste the money? So for now, I've decided to do just that, teach them myself. They are both doing great holding their breaths under water. Jonathan shows less trepidation than Isaiah when taking the plunge under water, but Isaiah being older has better motor skills is able to swim back to the step from a distance. They both love to get in there floaties (well floats that have been left behind by friends and nieces, hence the pink) and swim all over the pool.
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