Tuesday, May 22, 2012

a year ago this week

A year ago this week we were on the beach.
We talk about our Florida vacation ALL the time. Still.
The kids have so many fun memories and ask when we'll go back all the time.


The kids always wonder if Gavin was in Florida with us.  Kind of funny that they remember so many things but yet can't remember if we had a baby with us.
We always tell him he was with us, just in mommy's tummy.
I had been sick for 12 weeks. And this week in Florida (by the grace of God) was my first week to feel good again!






A few other memories from this week...
*watching the news of the Joplin tornado every night
*our DELICIOUS and oh so expensive crab leg dinner!
*the 18 hour car ride that went as good as could EVER be expected with a 3 and 4 year old
*our Florida song "Knee Deep" by Zac Brown Band. (we still have fun and crank that song up and sing it as loud as we can and remember Florida!)

Best. vacation. ever.
We talk already about going back someday.

As fun as Florida was though, we are super excited about this year's vacation to see aunts, uncles and cousins!!  The lake in Michigan is always such a great vacation too - it can't come soon enough!
And this year we get to stop in Cincinnatti to see baby Alice!!  WHOOOHOOO!
For the last few days Taylor has been saying that she is going to ask Aunt Rebekah if she can keep Alice.  As in bring her home and KEEP her. Forever.
We'll have to see what Aunt Rebekah says.

And speaking of travels...we are packing Dave up and sending him off to Africa tomorrow.
And then starting the 12 day count down for his return.



2 comments:

Momma H said...

Will be praying for Dave, and you kids left at home for the next 12-14days. May God hold all 5 of you in his glorious right hand!!

Steve and Rebekah Flaming said...

Oh my goodness! Taylor wants to keep her? That's too cute. Tell her that Aunt Rebekah loves Alice too much to give her away, but that she can come visit anytime!!

Wishing Dave safe travels! I hope he has a good time while he's working hard!