Happy New Year

The perfect Day

to end a not so perfect year

75 degrees

on St Simons Island

Spent the afternoon on the beach

the kids had a blast

especially Baylen

He ate upevery minute of it

it was amazing to watch

him watch everything

very intently

very intently

every grain of sand

every wave

every bird

He watched

he smiled

he enjoyed

He taught me

how I am going to spent 2012

We all

spent 3 hours

chasing

playing

laughing

and then the sun set

Happy New Year

Here's to 2012

praying for nothing more then

good health

fun times with family

and simpility

no regrets

75 Degrees in December

At the beach...

Bo and Grandaddy watching Westerns

eatin' peanuts

Me Me and Baylen enjoying a morning "coffee" with a puzzle...

Bo decided he was going to read the paper....

It is pretty amazing

that it is December

and it is 75 degrees

Great day

As usual

Bike rides

Games

playground

mom's fried shrimp

just as good as yesterday

out to dinner for shrimp and grits

with my handsome husband

all because my amazing parents

kept the kids

earlier we dined in our special booth

at sandcastle

and ate the best pancakes ever

watched football

saw a sunset

watched the kids play tag at the park

watched a pick up game of b-ball on the local quarts

went window shopping at the pier

walked with my parents

saw some family down here

I am truly blessed

Colored some pictures

just did nothing

nothing at all

really nothing at all

But it was so fullfilling

not having to be anywhere

do anything

but just be

I hope to carry this feeling

with me into 2012

Not that I want to be a loaf

and not do anything

but be simple

be productive

and focus on what needs to be done

and when it does not need to be done

then sit

and just be

I love being here

love it

I get sad when our trip here comes to a close

But like Bo's teacher says

You can never come back

if you never leave :)

Christmas

What an amazing Christmas we had. Here are some pictures from Ryan's last visit, Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Grammy had a great few days. She was able to come to our house to sit in the chair to see what Santa brought. This was amazing. We had so much fun with family. We are truly blessed. I was so excited to watch Bo and Samantha in the Christmas Eve service. So Sweet. I love the picuture of us before we went out to see what Santa brought...It was a great few days. I love my kids and family so much...this is truly a magical season!

bEACH

ready for some realaxing days....just got to the beach...unpacked...having some green tea....love having the heat on at the beach. Going to take these last few days of 2011....look back on what all I have learned...have some fun with family...look forward to a fresh new year....setting goals...look out world...momma's got a brand new plan! Simpilcity....is all areas...can't wait to get caught up and share pictures...a puzzle is calling my name right now....many updates soon!

Magical

What a magical day we had yesterday...
We started the morning with Bo breaking my rearview mirror
which in itself does not sound magical
but what happened afterwards
was amazing
I told him that he was going to have to pay for that
he proceeded to be very upset
Samantha went and emptied her piggy bank
She told me that she did not need her money
that she had everything that she needed
It brought tears to my eyes
hers too
she could feel that something strange had come over her
I could tell she was wondering if the deed that had come over her
was really right
but then she seemed
content with it
like that is what giving was all about
it was truly amazing
heartwarming
and amazing all around
Bo then
went to get his money
and gave it to me
to buy food
because he said that was a need
not a want
yes
I think
we got it
Baylen on the other hand
continues to get christmas presents from under the tree
to use as steps
to climb onto things
like the picture below
when he is trying to reach Ryan the elf
We found Ryan playing connect four with a rescue hero
quite funny
Daddy was off to Lowes again
bought some more blow ups
we were told not to look outside
he spent a lot of the night last night
in the pouring rain
fixing them just right
I think it is his way
of coping with all that is going on
it is so sad
our hearts are heavy
but he amazes me everyday
with how he is so strong
our conversations contined last night
I love to just listen to him talk
feel
and love
I told him last night that he is truly amazing
the most giving We stayed up wrapping gifts last night
and just talked
talked
and talked
Bo loved all of the decorations
he was out there with his tool belt
setting up too
He actually was hugging the snowglobe blow up
Granddaddy stopped by
just at the right time
to lend a hand
to our Clarke Grisswald christmas
Bo recieved a "Christmas Award"
it was hanging on our door
He is displaying it proudly
We ended the day
with a picnic dinner
infront of the tv
watching a christmas movie
Walkers garden plaque came in
I love love it
Makes me feel so good
to see it complete....
Can't beleive Santa is coming tomorrow
So excited
so so excited....