Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Last minute trip to the beach~

We drove down after church, just in time to have a few hours & practically the beach to ourselves before sunset.  

Chandler happy to run & play in the sand
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Bryan braved the very cold wate
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Zach wasn't quite as thrilled about the temp of the water IMG_1214
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Tiff building a sand castle
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Yes, it was a bit windy & chilly
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They all went off to roam the sand dunes w/daddy  
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And I found myself alone for 30 minutes
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And discovered baby's & my shadow
(Yes, I know quite the strange picture!)  
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Monday it was SO fun to have my sis & her kids, my mom & other sister, and sister-in-law & her kids join us down there for the day. Although it was more windy than we would have hoped, at least the sun was out.

Here's my one who wasn't as thrilled about the windy, cold, sand-in-your face experience.
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But I know Grandma had fun watching/counting all her grandkids & taking pictures!
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Some of a sand battle that took place
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The kids (most of them anyway!) would have definitely outlasted the adults, but alas we did have to head back home. Everyone was so hungry, & Cracker Barrel on the way home for 6 adults & 12 kids satisfied empty tummies just fine. I do love how the beach wears them out & they sleep SO well. (just wish I could have!)  

We're home now & after making the trip in the car, walking the beach, doing laundry & cleaning today, I'm just about ready for baby to come. I'm experiencing some fierce pain in my stomach, but not like the pain of contractions (although I've having some of those too) and I haven't got much sleep at all. Two nights "sleeping" sitting up in a chair is getting old.  

I know I'm on the home stretch. Tomorrow begins the month she is due. I could have 2 weeks left, or 4, but either way, she WILL be on the other side soon! The month of March flew by, so she will be here before I know it! Still lots to get & get ready before she arrives, just hope I can muster up some energy to do it!

Spring Soccer is here!

With two games already played, these brothers are excited to be on the same team this season!
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It's SO much fun to watch them play, score, cheer on their teammates, and give it their all!
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The "WAY TO GO" tunnel all the parents make at the end of the game!
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March happenings in pictures~

GREEN day~
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Birthday twin cousins~Can't believe they are 4! 
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Bike riding fun~
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Preggo Mommy~ 
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Spring hiking when Granny visits~ 
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A shower of blessing given by friends from church~ 
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