Beach Hopping!

We have been beaching hopping for the last 13 days...and we are still on the road!
So far we have spent a day in Springfield, MO...business for dad!
Tupelo, MS....eating the best BBQ
Mobile, AL....business

Orange Beach, AL
This is where lesson #1 was learned!
Don't forget sunscreen!!
We were so excited to see the beautiful beach, awesome weather....
70 with light breeze...
That we forgot sunscreen....
(I never forget sunscreen)

They started with clothes...(which would explain the No sunscreen)...we were just going to walk on the beach....
That is not possible with kiddos....
slowly they lost clothing!

Lessson #2
Sunscreen is cheaper than swim shirts!

Next we stayed in Destin, Fl for a couple of days...
then Panama City, Fl

After that we went to Dothan, Al
and then to Tampa, Fl to see my sister and her famly!

Lesson #3
The beach may be fun, but it is WAY better with cousins!

Have a Warm and Safe Day! =)

Road Trip Bonding!

As a family we enjoy taking road trips..
Here are just a few moments that make me smile...

Brooke organizing a random family picture...

Brothers helping each other!

Older siblings playing with the younger ones!

Everyone helping out!

Secret talks!

Lots of LOVE!

and silliness!

Sisters...being sisters!

More help! =)

Hotel rooms with bunk beds...and the kids all bunking together!

Beach Weather...Almost....Not Quite!

There is very few things that can top a Warm Blast!
When the weather is below zero...and then makes a sudden turn, into the 40's and 50's..
We have to get out...

Everything out....
bikes, trikes, skates....everything!

We fully enjoyed every second...
because next week it will be gone...

And we will be gone...we are heading to the ....
BEACH!
Hooray!!!!

Fitness Challenge!

Fitness Challenge
I got so caught up in Valentines Day...
I forgot to post our last fitness challenge...

How did you do?

I got 20 points!

I did not reach the points I was hoping to this fitness challenge...but I have acquired a few great habits, that I hope to carry throughout the year....
1. late eating
2. drinking lots of water
3. eating lots of fruits and veggies!

I missed lots of my exercise, due to sickness around here...but I am excited to get going!

Thank you to all you who participated!
I would like to mail a little something to all participates...please email me your address!

I enjoyed hearing about each of your weeks,
Keri mentioned yoga...I love yoga!
I have quite a few recommendations of good home videos.
I live in a small town, and so I do all my yoga at home now!
Rainbeau Mars
Shiva Rea
Bryan Kest
Max Strom

Also, I enjoy running...I actually have a running blog, which has been super fun!
enjoyingtherun!

Until next year!
Keep up the Great work!

Daddy Tops Our Valentine List!

We had so much fun filling DAD'S day with LOVE!
The kids made him a book of 12 reasons why they love him.
They all took turns being the illustrator!
(I love these little bitty books, they are fun to have around to use for all sorts of reasons!

Here are a sample of each child's pages...Luke's (Playing football...Dad is in a costume???!!)

Chelsea

Brooke

Chelsea illustrated for Annika

Our favorite family game...we play tournaments!

WE LOVE YOU DADDY!
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!!!!

Spreading a Little Love!

We had so much fun spreading Love around town!
The kids came up with a list of 14 things they wanted to do for others....
Random Acts of Kindness!
We did not get them all done...but we had fun trying!

They made signs, and hung them around town, so that others could feel the LOVE of Valentines Day!

They made up a bunch of hearts!

We went to lunch with DAD!
YIPPEE!
The kids picked a table to pay for their lunch...
We secretly told the waitress to bring us the ticket, and to leave on of the above hearts in place of the meal ticket.

While eating the kids made Valentines for the Waiter, and we left them with the tip!

We delivered a couple BIG balloons and chocolate to door steps!

I think the highlight of the day was handing out balloons at the grocery store!
We bought 40 balloons to give to kids out shopping!

I Hope you have a great Valentines Day, with lots of LOVE!!!!

KM is hosting a 52 weeks of Random Acts of Kindness!
Here are some other sites that I have found fun ideas on....
Here...
here....
and
here!

Have fun spreading JOY and Happiness to others!

How's Brady?

Asked Grandma....
Oh No!
I can't believe I leave that special boy out!
Brady is always right in the middle of everything...observing and learning!

His favorite spot is right on my hip!
(I really did try and find a better picture...but this is the real deal...bed ready!
and a bit shaky from sweet Annika, wanting to take a picture!)

He can get on anything...of any height!

Put these two together...and they are trouble!

Not a fan of snow!

Even though Brooke gives him royal treatment!

He can sleep anywhere....anytime!

If the girls are playing ball..he has his ball..
If they are swimming...he has his cap!

Loves bed time stories...but he doesn't want to miss one picture!

Always ready to eat!

He is just a pure JOY!