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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Where we've been

Since we last talked, J and I have been busy.
We have purchased a house, put a house on the market and sailed the wide open sea!

Today we will keep it simply and just focus on life at sea!

So do you remember how Dad had a BIG birthday this year? 

Well this was his gift.....


Yep...we bought him a ship. 
Go big or go home, right?

Day 1 was packed with events.

First, we boarded the "boat" wearing these sexy shirts!

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(everyone BUT dad thought the shirts were cool????)

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Next, we had a few grueling rounds of chess.


Finally, we attempted to take really sweet pictures.


It didn't work so we just took pictures of the sunset.

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Day 2-
we mastered the wind blown look,


while others modeled hats,


and Lucy sipped refreshing smoothies!


That evening we dressed in our Sunday finest,


and showered each other with love.




the power of advertising.....


Day 3....


we played in the crystal clear ocean,


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listened to the pirate ship blast sensored Cee lo,

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smiled,

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stared down tiny birds as they stole food from our plates,

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and protected ourselves from the sun.


That evening we took mug shots

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and the 2011 family Christmas card photo.

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Day 4 - Nassau



We visited the Pirates Museum,


and ran into Anne Bonny and her gang.
(if you are not up to date on your pirate history, you may want to review this.)


We eventually escaped, knocked back some H2O


and figured out directions.


Then daddy wanted to make sure we saw the shells,


Molly ate a treat and


Lucy had a little cry.


This is Molly talking Lucy off the ledge.


J and I decided to ditched the group and rented this bad a bike!
Yeah, I agree, he looks fierce.

Can anyone find waldo?


We explored the island and pretended we were in a motorcycle gang. 



That evening, we ate with the locals.



Day 5 - Race Day





Molly looks terrified.


and on the final night, we took a nice Family Photo!


what a great trip!


I am truly blessed with a wonderful family!


 OH yes...one more thing.

As we are walking of the boat, I see this!
I had no clue he had taken it.  If only I had found it sooner it would be framed hanging on our wall.
 Isn't he handsome. It is that award winning smile if you ask me! 

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Lifting up

sweet home Alabama.


My thoughts and prayers are with the communities that have been affected by this terrible, terrible storm.

I am thankful for the safety of my family, and pray for those who have experienced the tragic lose of loved ones and the protection of their homes.


"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD - Isaiah 54:10



Monday, April 11, 2011

What once was.........

a cold,


drafty,


dark,


dirty garage,


has been transformed into a clean


well lit


laundry room!


  

Friday, April 1, 2011

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

So you may have noticed that I have been a little absent for the past couple of weeks. 

And the reason why is .....

we are MOVING!

May I have the pleasure of introducing our new casa....


 I find that at 85 years old, she is still very charming!

Editors Note: Small Pomerania to the left of the house was not included in purchase price.