Cruise info...finally!!

Okay, okay. So I have been so very slack on posting about the cruise!!! Apologies, but when there is only one of you and two children, the week of Halloween can be crazy I have found out!!! Alas, it is now over so I can share the pictures and fun times!!!
I had an amazing time!!! I only felt a little funny (seasick wise) on the last day, an it did take me a whole 3 days to rid myself of the sea legs. Since this was my first cruise, I can only compare it to what I have heard from others. Honestly, it was an absolute blessing to just get away for 4 days (Thank you Mama for keeping the babies!!!). I was able to walk away with wonderful memories and quality time with the girls, a little bit of sun and some definite relaxation time to boot!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat. The ship itself was clean and the food was just okay, but you wouldn't be able to tell it from looking at my butt. Heheh!! We stopped in Nassau unexpectedly, but hey, I am always up for an adventure. Dena loves it there, so she was thrilled beyond belief. The beach excursion here was unparalleled...I mean really. The beach was beautiful, even if it did almost claim each of our lives because it was so rough. The racketeers set us right up with chairs and drinks, so we really didn't have to want for anything. The Atlantis was in sight, but we didn't quite make it there. Maybe on our next trip??!!! The sand was so beautiful and fond of Dena's scalp...I hear she is still picking it out!!!
Leslie quizzed us all on the last day: "What was your highpoint, and what was your lowpoint?". Well my highpoint was the time spent with the girls; phenomenal. Lowpoint was seeing all the couples on the ship...it made me miss my Honey even more!! Did we all miss our babies??? Why of course we did!!! That is why we are all awesome Mama's and totally deserved this cruise!!! (And the one coming up!!! Hint hint!!)

THURSDAY THIRTEEN

Thirteen reminders of my age while on the cruise

1. I bought t-shirts for my kids and nothing for myself
2. I didn't "flip" every 30 minutes while laying in the sun to ensure an even tan
3. I did a jigsaw puzzle on a Saturday night
4. I did a jigsaw puzzle while in a bar, watching football, sitting across from Leslie while she smocked
5. We ordered room service first thing in the morning, coffee that is...
6. My tab was one of the cheapest at disembarkment
7. I unpacked my clothes from my suitcase and utilized the drawers in my room
8. My teeth were brushed and my face was washed each night before I went to bed.
9. I couldn't tell you how many bars there were on the boat, but I can tell you where all of the restrooms were.
10. The exercise facilities were one of the first things I located after boarding
11. I saved my souvenir cups for my kids to use as bathtub toys
12. I was in bed by 11pm every night
13. We came up with this silly little pistol slinging dance while away. I have since found out it is the Wiggles signature move...nice.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

So it is the biggest bummer that Daddy isn't here today as today is his birthday!!! Though he is just as miffed as we are, it is a huge consolation that he will be home so very soon!!! Therefore, we will choose to say that we aren't missing his birthday, but postponing it!!! Nonetheless, we are thinking of you today Daddy and cannot wait to see you...We love you with all of our hearts!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

It was a blast!!! After working on costumes for what seems like forever, the kids and I headed out for the big night with the Kabine family. Mac was Peter Pan, Lily Kate was Tinkerbell, Anna Claire was Tiger Lily and Emma was Wendy. We had so much fun!!! We went to a cookout with all of Claire's family that was sooooo much fun!! The dracula teeth were a hit with all of the little ones, I even had to tell Mac that he HAD to take them out before he ate!! Then we headed out in a caravan of decorated golf carts to trick or treat! It was so much fun watching Mac...he finally "got it" this year!! It took him a few minutes to figure out that what was going on, but he battled that hot fleece and did a great job!! Lily Kate mostly stayed in the golf cart but when she did get out, she just wanted to walk into everyone's house!! We missed Daddy and hope he enjoys these pictures of the big night!!

THURSDAY THIRTEEN

Thirteen things I will be doing in the next seven days....whew!!!

1. Spin in the morning!!!
2. Bible Study
3. Making desserts for Mom's Night Out
4. Mom's Night Out. Pizza and Swap meet at Dena's!!
5. Jahnz's Birthday party. Yah and happy 3rd!!!
6. Partay at the Lee's; lordy lordy, Jonathan's 40!!!
7. Church
8. Birthday party for a classmate of Mac's
9. Traveling to Columbia to take "Aunt Anda" back to Columbia; sniff sniff..
10. Going to the Pumpkin patch with our wonderful friends!!
11. Playgroup outing to the zoo in Columbia
12. Finish sewing Halloween costumes
13. CRUISIN'IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh so busy...what's a Mommy to do?? I wouldn't have it any other way!!!

Take a deep breath...

So this past week has been rough. Both of my babies have been sick with that oh so horrible cold going around. It's a little more than the typical cold, but yet I don't know how to describe it. I have used a million and one of those vapor strips, been tag teamed by my kids for hours on end, spent a small fortune on medicine and kleenex and said many prayers that I don't get it. All I can say is, I am sorry sweet babies that you are so sick. I am sorry that Mommy has snapped several times this week and yelled at you both. I am sorry that I have not been able to hold you each more as my time was truly divided this week. I love you both and hope that tomorrow brings a better day!! Oh, one more thing, it is exactly 12 days until the cruise and it can't come sooner!!

Oh Beth Moore....

So I just joined a bible study a week ago with some girlfriends. It is a Beth Moore study titled "The fruit of the spirit". I was curious and anxious about starting..I definitely felt like I was ready for one as I had never done one before. Wow what I was missing!!!! It is speaking so loud to me...it is wonderful!!! I am soooo loving it. I know that it is all happening according to plan, I wouldn't have been open to hear the things I need to hear until now. I am so greatful that Leslie invited me and so greatful that I agreed to go. I just had to blog about how great Beth Moore is even though so many of you already know that!!!!