Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sunday, July 03, 2011
home
After 17 days, 3 destinations, 6 planes rides, 2 rental cars and 6 hotels....WE ARE FINALLY ALL HOME!!! And oh my, does it ever feel good.
I forgot how much I loved my house. I love my dust. I love my own washing machine. I love cooking in my kitchen. I love sitting on my comfy couches. I love driving my very own suburban. I love having more than one room to hang out in as we did in our hotels. I love NOT having to live out of a suitcase. I just love being home.
But we had so much fun!!! Disney was a huge success for all, especially Cydney Claire. Her favorite was probably Minnie Mouse, but when she picked her souvenir...she chose PIGLET!! The big kids favorite was probably Hollywood Studios. There were big, fun, fast, and exciting rides there.
After several days of Disney, it was nice and relaxing to dip our toes in the water in Marco. The beautiful tan that came along with that was definitely a plus for me.
Telling my boys good-bye brought tears. (I am not good at good-byes!) But the girls and I headed to Virginia for a busy week of Bluedevil basketball. We didn't fair as well as we had like at the National Tournament, although they did very well. They placed about 13th out of 34 very good ball teams. I am super proud of those Texas Bluedevils.
Finally...we flew home with a quick overnight stay in Amarillo for a family reunion. It is always good to see family that we don't see often. Sure would have loved to have seen them longer.
But home never felt so good!!
I forgot how much I loved my house. I love my dust. I love my own washing machine. I love cooking in my kitchen. I love sitting on my comfy couches. I love driving my very own suburban. I love having more than one room to hang out in as we did in our hotels. I love NOT having to live out of a suitcase. I just love being home.
But we had so much fun!!! Disney was a huge success for all, especially Cydney Claire. Her favorite was probably Minnie Mouse, but when she picked her souvenir...she chose PIGLET!! The big kids favorite was probably Hollywood Studios. There were big, fun, fast, and exciting rides there.
After several days of Disney, it was nice and relaxing to dip our toes in the water in Marco. The beautiful tan that came along with that was definitely a plus for me.
Telling my boys good-bye brought tears. (I am not good at good-byes!) But the girls and I headed to Virginia for a busy week of Bluedevil basketball. We didn't fair as well as we had like at the National Tournament, although they did very well. They placed about 13th out of 34 very good ball teams. I am super proud of those Texas Bluedevils.
Finally...we flew home with a quick overnight stay in Amarillo for a family reunion. It is always good to see family that we don't see often. Sure would have loved to have seen them longer.
But home never felt so good!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Somoma-day 1
As we travelled through Sonoma on this cool, rainy day, I was continually amazed at the beauty of our surroundings. Everything from beautiful flowers...EVERYWHERE...to the perfectly constructed grape vines in the vineyards. It is quit a change of scenery from the dry, dusty Texas Panhandle.
Just wanted to share a few photos of our day in Sonoma. I will post more through the week.
I love this view from our balcony.
There are lemon and lime trees everywhere we turn. It is so tempting to just pick one. Just because!!!
This old building was built in the late 1800's. During prohibition, it was used by the members of organized crime to make wine and smuggle out of the county.
These old, twisted vines are so intriguing. In the past week, they have just begun to bud.
Be blessed~amyk
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Just wanted to share a few photos of our day in Sonoma. I will post more through the week.
I love this view from our balcony.
There are lemon and lime trees everywhere we turn. It is so tempting to just pick one. Just because!!!
This old building was built in the late 1800's. During prohibition, it was used by the members of organized crime to make wine and smuggle out of the county.
These old, twisted vines are so intriguing. In the past week, they have just begun to bud.
Be blessed~amyk
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Monday, April 18, 2011
already miss 'em
Robby and I had an amazing travel opportunity this week to go to Sonoma, California. Three days of wine tasting, business friends, and lots fun...how could we say no. We didn't!!! Sunday morning, we hopped on a plane for wine country.
As we were driving to the airport, we realized how much harder it gets to leave the kids. Whether it is their activities, chores, saying good-bye, or just simply missing them like crazy. It just gets harder!!!
On a day-to-day basis, we pretty much pour ourselves into kids. There are times Robby and I will stop for a moment and realize that we haven't taken a moment to just sit with each other and just talk. So, for three days...we will talk, we will laugh, and we will just enjoy each other.
As hard as it is to leave, Robby and I need the time together.
This morning, I already miss these three cuties, but for the moment I am looking forward to my time with Robby.
As we were driving to the airport, we realized how much harder it gets to leave the kids. Whether it is their activities, chores, saying good-bye, or just simply missing them like crazy. It just gets harder!!!
On a day-to-day basis, we pretty much pour ourselves into kids. There are times Robby and I will stop for a moment and realize that we haven't taken a moment to just sit with each other and just talk. So, for three days...we will talk, we will laugh, and we will just enjoy each other.
As hard as it is to leave, Robby and I need the time together.
This morning, I already miss these three cuties, but for the moment I am looking forward to my time with Robby.
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