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Ah, Sweet Family Time!

I haven't blogged in like FOREVER, I have so missed the writing!! So, today will be a quickie, with just a highlight of our week away with each other. This trip was purchased two years ago! Amazing isn't it? The Lord knew we wouldn't have been able to take the trip otherwise.

We are not huge Myrtle Beach fans but if you go after Labor Day it really is quite pleasant. I will say this though, Jason and I decided after this trip that we are NOT fans of the sand, we are looking at a trip to Amish Country for next year. :-)


This is Addison's favorite part, the sand, she did NOT like the ocean AT ALL. She wouldn't even let it touch her, if we brought her close to the water she would scream "I done, I done." So, suffice it to say that she is in favor of the Amish Trip next year.



This is my sweet husband enjoying the absolutely beautiful weather. It was perfect in the mid 80's. I believe this picture was taken on September 11, it was neat at the Boardwalk they had like 7 or 8 flags all at half mast.



My monkey Ethan doing his favorite thing, climbing. We took a day trip to Huntington Beach State Park, it really wasn't the best day at the beach as it was muggy and kind of just icky, but we had a picnic under this cool tree so it was worh the trip.




Me and my Chandler on the really high, really cool, Sky Wheel. Isn't he just adorable? Anyhoo, it was a great day and we enjoyed seeing for miles around the coast line.

So, to sum it all up, we had a much needed time to regroup and relax as a family. Things have been crazy for us lately and it was so nice to take a little time out in the middle of the craziness.

I promise to get back on the blogging wagon soon! I have several ideas I would love to share and I have a delicious healthy dessert I want to try. :-)

Thanks for reading!


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  1. Lisa @ Organized ChaosSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Loved looking at your pictures....seemed like a fun trip. I'm glad you guys got to get away for a few days...that is always so nice!

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