A really good weekend. We worked all day Friday, and even though I can't say it was fun, it DID feel good to be really productive. Our house had a lot of work to get done to get ready for the boys to return tomorrow. We finished putting away Christmas, finished up washing all their bedding, and then Jason steam cleaned the whole house (including our private home).
On Saturday we drove down to Hutchinson Island (about 2.5 hours from here) and hung out with Jen at her parents house. It was a GORGEOUS day...85 degrees and sunny! We went to the beach where Alaina monopolized all of Adam's time building animals in the sand. We then rinsed off and went to the pool so Levi the fish could swim (he isn't too excited about the beach). Then Jen was sweet and took some family pictures of us. Then a quick dinner and back on the road. It was good to get out for the day!
Our little antagonist :)
Yesterday was church and then a relaxing afternoon. I spent a few hours with a friend talking and taking some maternity photos. She is 36 weeks and anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first baby. I had never taken any maternity shots so it was fun. I made a few lighting mistakes but I also managed to get a few that I loved (and I hope she does too!)
Jason took Alaina and Caleb out for a Pirate Dinner show so I had the evening with just Levi...we hung out and then I got to spend some time editing photos and just enjoying QUIET.
Today is another work day (we have to work three days out of the two weeks). I am hoping to finish up a few projects around the cottage, get all the boys' beds remade, etc.
No plans for tonight (I just now realized it was New Year's Eve -- LOL!) Maybe Jason and I will have a little date at home after the kids go to bed. No partying hard here!
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I hope you had a great weekend!
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ETA: I have now turned on the feature for moderating comments. I got a few not-so-nice comments with inappropriate language (from the same person) so I now have to approve comments before they are posted. So if you comment and don't see it right away, don't worry. Once I approve it it will go up. In the 2.5 years I have had this blog I have NEVER had any problems so I am hoping it was a one-time thing. But I'll keep moderating for a bit and see if the pest goes away :)
Love all the pics, glad you had a good weekend too! Wonderful you could see Jen and her fam! And BOO on the person writing nasty stuff! That stinks. Have a Happy New Year!!
--Hollie
Posted by: Hollie | January 01, 2008 at 04:08 AM
The maternity photos you took are just GORGEOUS! I know she'll be thrilled with them!! I love your family shots too, you all just look so happy!!
That sucks about the commenter :( I hope they quit hanging out causing trouble! ((HUGS))
Posted by: Andrea C. | January 01, 2008 at 04:22 AM
Great shot of you and the fam and you with Hubby! Beautiful photos of your friend too.
Sorry about the person making bad comments, seems so silly to spend your time being mean! I just don't understand people like that. Hope they go away. Your New Years evening sounds like ours. Staying home watching movies and staying off the ROADS! :)
Posted by: Brooke - in Oregon | January 01, 2008 at 06:04 AM
Thanks again for the pictures, I really am so happy with them, now I have to figure out what to "DO" with the, HA! I appreciate the time!
Posted by: Erika | January 01, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Happy New Year!!! Enjoy your night with your hubby - that's what we're doing. Family night - games, good food and fun times. Our kids are excited! Fabulous pics too.
Posted by: Leah H | January 01, 2008 at 10:08 AM