Life's a Beach!

Last week, Alain and I decided, what the heck, let's take a two day family vacation!  So, we booked a suite at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort and packed our bags, and off we went.  It my just be the best decision we have made in a very long time.  We had a blast the four of us!  Coby was in sand heaven, and I couldn't have been happier than I was relaxing on the breezy beach with my sleeping babe!  Coby and Alain stayed busy busy building and knocking down sand creations~ what a joy!  We all agreed that this may just have to be a yearly trip (even just one night was worth it, though we all hope for at least two nights next year).  Each day since we came home, Coby has asked, "Can I sleep on my bed at the beach tomorrow!"  So cute!

Play Dates

One of my favorite parts of being on extended maternity leave are the more frequent play dates we can have with Max, Kate, and Anna (Natalie's wonderful kiddos).  When I am working, we are lucky to get a play date in once a month, but while at home, these happen almost every week and occasionally we even see them twice in one week!  It is FABULOUS! Last week, we played at Natalie's on a beautiful day~ so fun to get to play outside!

LOTS of BUBBLES!!!

Meanwhile, Ethan took a cozy nap in his carrier!

Coby LOVES all of the fun outdoor toys at "Miss Natlee's House"!

What a fun day!

Yesterday, I woke up to a wonderful surprise!  Alain had stayed up into the wee hours of morning surprising me for mother's day.  First of all, and believe me, this would have been enough on its own, he swept and mopped all of the hardwoods which were in desperate need!  But he didn't stop there... he and Coby had picked out a beautiful knock-out rose bush for my front yard.  I had mentioned wanting to replace another bush with this and he had planted the new rose bush in the dark of night (and replanted the other bush in the back where there aren't any lights at all)!  

 Then I came downstairs to find a jar of my favorite, PEANUT M&M's!  Along with this, a picture frame for my desk with the promise of pictures with Banks Photography while we spend time in Ohio later this month!  Cannot wait to see what Karla will do with Coby and Ethan!  Come back next month to see the results!  

 On top of this, he had cleaned up the garage and surprised me with the adirondack chair I wanted for sitting in to watch the boys (okay, Coby) play outside!  So fun!

Our day was great including a family breakfast at Foster's and a dinner date night at home complete with filets and special dessert!  I felt so special and honored as the momma of two amazing boys!  Thanks Alain~ you are the BEST!

Happy Mother's Day!

I am so grateful for the two little boys who will always call me Mom!  They are truly the best!  And, on top of that, I am so grateful for the daddy who I get to parent with~ you make my life richer!  I love all three of you from the bottom of my heart!

April 19, 2012~ I know, time to take more pics!