Fall Break

We actually got away this year for fall break! Yeah! We got to go with some sweet friends Bob, Joy, Kenzie, and Maddie Dykes. Double yeah!! We never get away with friends so this was a super fun opportunity to take a beach trip for the moms and kids and golf trip for the boys. So we thought. We got down there on a Thursday and went shopping at the outlets. On vacation and Christmas are the only times I don't have to beg your father to go shopping. Sometimes he goes crazier than me! It was a beautiful day, so our weather reports of rain began to look better! We started to feel a little optimistic about the weather. Well we got about 3 fun-filled hours of the beach in before the tropical depression hit! Crazy! Most of the trip we sat inside in our pj's. We took you guys to the indoor pool and y'all had a blast! You didn't miss a beat! In your precious eyes, y'all were on vacation, and you were not gonna let the rain bring you down. I guess looking back it taught me a lesson. As adults, we seem to find the negative in so many situations. We've had a few more tumbles in life. Y'all haven't felt the wrath of no's, the slap of defeat, and the hurt of neglect to the extent of an adult. The impossible is still possible. This positive life-living is something we haven't been experiencing much of lately.

Time for mommy to be positive for a bit. We had a great time relaxing with friends. Daddy got to play golf on one of the most beautiful courses ever. Playing with you guys on the beach is always amazing! Hallie Beth you have a ball searching for shells and digging in the sand, just like me. Of course you don't get too dirty! (just like me!) Lane you're still discovering your surroundings. A little unsure about what things are and what you like the best are still a mystery. Olivia, you could live at the beach. You spend so much time in the water jumping waves, diving, flipping, splashing...I love watching you so free and happy! Being outside is definitely your happy place. It doesn't matter where as long as it is outside. I wish daddy could have spent a little time with us!

Lane, you were not in the mood.  I think the wind was making you mad...or scared.

The biggest waves I've ever seen!



My little fish!



Sundays at Nana and Papa Coach's

Getting ready for church I asked daddy if he wanted to play golf with Papa Coach today. I knew good and well the answer would be yes. Well it was! The boys played golf and we stayed with Nana. I knew my work was cut out for me. Olivia you had to finish reading a book and practice regrouping (subtraction). To avoid a fight, I let Nana help you. Nana is a special angel in our lives. Without her mama would be a little cooky! Something about grandmothers having patience...well my mother just makes the best out of every situation! (I did not get this fabulous trait from her!) Olivia, you read just a tad but mastered the math! It was such a beautiful day that we were painting and riding plasma cars. Carolyn, Mary Cate, and Davis Strickland came to enjoy the fun! They brought their Power Wheels 4 wheeler...Lane I wish I had a camera to capture the expression on your face! Priceless!

                                Lane, this is Uncle Bo's old Tonka truck. Nana keeps everything!

Hallie Beth, you were just chosen as the star student! We were working on your poster.

Hallie Beth, you're not much of a dare devil, but you try to tag along and make sure everyone is safe!

I love my 3 monkeys and our sweet Sundays as a family!

Xoxo, Mama