Beaching It 2011

Adam’s busy season is coming up!  The watermelons are about the size of golf balls and some softballs right now so that means busy evenings and weekends will be upon us soon (well I mean him).  When Adam’s dad asked us if we wanted to spend the weekend at his beach condo we jumped at the opportunity.  I had my classroom all ready to leave as soon as I put the kiddos on the bus and we were on the road to Daytona shortly after.  Adam and I have been going to the beach for 4 summers now and I had never been to the Daytona Beach board walk and band shell so that was our first stop on Friday night.  We had dinner at Bubba Gump’s.  It has been years since I had eaten at one.  I was telling Adam that on one of my high school chorus tours we ate at one and we had a Dr. Pepper chugging contest out of a straw.  It was extremely painful and I do not recommend it..ha!  Adam added that we could try it again for memories sake but it would look a little weird.    

We had a great time at dinner and of course we both got shrimp!  I didn’t remember that they quiz you on the movie.  Together Adam and I got all our questions correct….wahoo!  We walked around the boardwalk after and checked it all out. 

 

We went to bed early after a busy week of work and being sick.  I was up bright and early the next morning.  I got to see the sun rise and it was gorgeous!  I was excited to get the day started.

 

We spent the morning on the beach relaxing, people watching and just enjoying our time together. 

Last summer when we were at the beach we were in the middle of the South Beach diet so when all the family went to Red Robin for dinner Adam didn’t get to get a hamburger and try the fried jalapeño coins so we had to get a burger for lunch.  Adam enjoyed the blue ribbon burger and the coins.  We missed you Annie!

I am starting to see a trend with the post it consists of food, food, and more food!  Or at least that is what I like to take pictures of…ha!  Everyone also talks about this amazing Mexican restaurant they go to when we aren’t at the beach so Adam decided to take me for my first time.  Let’s just say I am a fan!  It was delicioso!

A beautiful sunset and a great getaway with my hunny!

*LRW*

Wonderful Wednesday

First off I am beginning to finally feel like myself again.  The bug I have had really got me out of routine.  Missing a day of work,  my Tuesday bible study, and time with my hub is not something I like to do.

I had quite the surprise when I got the mail today!  A letter from our friend Grace.  She was looking through old papers and found this paper written by Adam.  It was a “When I grow up”  paper.  I loved it!  Unfortunately he didn’t mention me...haha! It did however mention his dream to go to college and to work for Whitehurst Cattle Company which have all come true.  He is still working on the 9,000 head of cows, 100 bulls and 4 horses named Lightening, Hotwire, Jagewire, and Thunderbolt.  What a sweet memory to share! Thanks Grace for sending it our way!

Today was my day for mail because I also got the package of jewelry from the Premier Jewelry party a week or so ago.  Look out ladies I will be sporting some new stuff tomorrow!

 

Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday with your families!

*LRW*

Humpf!

Had to take my first sick day today!  I found myself making sub plans at 5 AM and heading to school a little after 6 to set up my room for a sub. I have a strong dislike for being out of the classroom so taking a day to be sick is hard for me but with a tummy bug the classroom was not where I needed to be.  I went to the doctor, got a prescription, and took a long afternoon nap.  I am now starting to feel like myself again.  I am looking forward to feeling 100% and getting back to my youngin’s! 

Adam and I had a fun weekend together.  We started our weekend off with a dinner date at Backyard BBQ with our friends Chris and Lesley!  We just have the best time together with these friends.  Chris is silly which makes Adam comfortable because he feels like he can be his silly self. 

Saturday morning we picked up limbs in the yard from that horrible storm we had on Tuesday.  It the worst storm we have had in awhile…Sadie and I sat in the hallway until it was over.  I was still so freaked out my wonderful husband came and drove me to work that morning. After a little but  yard work we got ready for the ORANGE and BLUE game.  My dad came up for it and we got to eat some breakfast at Peach Valley Café.  Yum! Just typing the name makes me think of those apple fritters.  We had a good time checking out our gators with Dad.  We hit up my favorite Red Mango before we head back to Williston to hit up Pappy’s pool for the rest of the afternoon.  Have you ever tried Red Mango because I am in love?  I eat the same thing almost every time.  Adam and I have a hard time going into Gainesville and not stopping there.

After church on Sunday we headed to our favorite home improvement store LOWES!  We have gradually been replacing some of our landscape that got killed off with the winter freezes. We had a one of our knock out roses die, all the plants that boarded the sidewalk, the four plants up by the porch, and all of our little blue flower plants.  Can’t you tell I am green thumb..I know all the names?  Ha!

I think it is finally starting to shape up.  We need our tree on the right to start growing in the middle, because it is driving me crazy! We planted little plants right up front by the porch but they are almost too little and we have talked about replacing them (they were free). Hopefully by the end of April it will be perfect to enjoy all summer!

 

Enjoy your week it will be a busy one for us!

*LRW*

Blessed

I am blessed with a man who continues to love me even with all my faults.  Here a few pictures that remind me I am forever grateful for my man!

 

He loves and supports my family!

He is an excellent grill master and now smoker master!  That means I have it easy in the kitchen.

He took in my animals when he didn’t have to.

He is an amazing uncle which only means he will be an extraordinary dad one day.

When he gets flowers he also gives my students flowers so they feel loved too.

He eats my cake and food even when it doesn’t turn out the way I planned.

He goes to my friends weddings and their children’s birthday parties.

He waited for me at the baseball field as I visited with 7 of my students.

He is the hardest worker and I couldn’t be more proud when things go great for him.

 

I pray each day that God continues to strengthen our marriage and prepare us for what he has planned for our lives together.

 

*LRW*

Jewelry and Annabelle Love!

 

On Thursday we had a girls night at the house.  My friend Danielle is a Premier Jewelry consultant and came over and set up all her jewelry.  We had fun trying everything on,  shopping, and just catching up on our busy lives!  A certain little person had more fun  than all us ladies. It was my sweet niece, Annabelle!  She has become quite the model and loves and I mean LOVES her picture to be taken.  I just can’t choose which pictures to post so excuse me if you think there are too many.  I just love her to pieces and am so glad I get to be her Aunt Nen!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you all had a joy-filled weekend!  Any weekend with family and friends is joy-filled in our house.

*LRW*

Thankful Thursday

I am ever so thankful for what God has given me….

A husband who cleans my car just because, a family that challenges me to always better myself, children to love and nurture each day, friends to laugh with and cry with, a house to protect us from the harshness of our world, and the freedom to love and worship our Lord Jesus Christ! 

*LRW*

San Diego Day 3 and 4

Bonnie moved to California in June of 2010 and it was because of the her cousins Windus and Kurt.  They had space in their home to offer and Bonnie was willing to begin an adventure she never thought she would have.  I am so happy for Bonnie to be out their living out this dream.  I got the chance to meet Windus and Kurt and their new baby boy, Bradley on Sunday at brunch.  Brunch was delicious and I got to eat blue potatoes for the first time.  They have a very different flavor but one that I enjoyed. 

The restaurant we ate brunch at was right on the beach as you can see behind me in the above picture.  Bonnie and I went for a walk on the beach after.  Bonnie wanted me to finally put my feet in the cold, cold Pacific Ocean.

Kelp!

 

There are all these great beach towns all around San Diego and Bonnie had a few she wanted to make sure I saw before I left.  We drove up the coast to Carlsbad and stopped at a few “look out” points.  The marine fog was covering the sun and with the wind it was a bit chilly but still beautiful!

Before we headed back to her place we stopped off at the “meditation” gardens in Encinitas. The gardens were phenomenal and built right on the cliffs.  It was definitely a sight to see. 

When we got home you will not believe what I could see from the back porch!  HOT AIR BALLOONS!!  They were taking off from a field just down from Bonnie’s place.  I felt like I was in the movie “The Ugly Truth!”

For dinner that night my dad had told me about this awesome Italian restaurant in the Gas Lamp district of San Diego called de Medici Cucina Italiano.  If you know my dad you know he loves food and would not steer us in the wrong direction.  The food, the service, and the conversation was just awesome.  I wouldn’t have traded that time with Bonnie. 

We called it an early night since we had big plans the last day!

My Last Day…

Can’t go to Southern California and not make a stop at the San Diego Zoo!  We got there shortly after the zoo opened and hit up the Sea Lion show first.  After we just walked around, rode the motorized walk ways, and the sky ride ( I know you are surprised , but I didn’t look down almost the entire time). 

Next stop after the zoo was the Coronado Bridge and a drive through Coronado.  We jumped onto the freeway and I finally got to see these traffic lights in action since it was Monday and the traffic was heavier.  So for those that don’t know this because I surely didn’t they have lights on the freeway to control entry traffic.  When the light is red you have to stop of course and when the light turns green only 2 cars are allowed to enter the freeway.  It was crazy but it works. 

The Coronado Bridge

Downtown San Diego

After our spin through Coronado and seeing the Navy base Bonnie had one last place she wanted me to see before it was airport time.  The Pacific Beach Boardwalk!  It looked and felt like the boardwalks in all the California movies. We ate dinner in a restaurant on the boardwalk and watched the sunset!  It was gorgeous and a beautiful way to spend my last hours in California! 

Good Bye Cali!  Thanks for a fantastic trip Bonnie!!!

*LRW*