{Sunshine Sunday}

This past week we've been on vacation. We spent 3 days at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, our home state. It was our first hotel stay with Jackson, and our first extended beach vacation, just the 3 of us.

We had so much fun, and we enjoyed the time we got to spend together as a family. We really felt like we had to make the most of it before things get crazy the next few months when school starts for me, and as I look for a new job. 

We left on Wednesday morning, and had breakfast in Dover with MomMom Peggy, Kyle's grandmother, since her house was halfway way to the beach. We decided after that to spend a few hours at Killens Pond State Park, and visit the water park they have. It was really crowded with camp kids, but Jackson loved the little water slides they had for his age. 

Thursday wasn't a great beach day. It was cold, windy, and overcast with a constant threat of rain. We spent some time on the boardwalk playing mini golf, and enjoyed some arcade games. Jackson won an armful of stuffed animals, and couldn't have been any happier. Thursday evening we decided we didn't want to waste any more beach time, so after dinner we packed up chairs, and some beach toys and set up on the beach even though it was a little chilly. The sun was starting to peek through the clouds even though it was almost sunset. We hung out on the beach for a while, and had a good portion of the beach to ourselves. We didn't swim, but spent time relaxing, playing in the sand, and flying our kite.

On Friday, we had great weather, and we were on the beach by 9:30am, before most other people arrived. We got a great spot up front near the waters edge, and spent hours playing in the sand, and jumping waves. It was an amazing day. Kyle has never been much for the beach, but has recently started enjoying it. I was so happy to see him loving the ocean, and not wanting to leave. The rest of the day was spent having lunch, riding rides at Funland, and then stopped for dinner on our way home.

I am so happy, and grateful that we had those few days together at the beach, and the entire week together as a family. I love my little family so much, and can't imagine my life without them. Any
time spent together with them is time well spent. I hope I never take them for granted.

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This week we will be getting back into our daily hustle of work, and everyday life. I am working on some new designs for the Hoot & Bumble shop, so I'll be excited to show you what's coming next.

Don't forget to use the 10% off a purchase of $6 or more with coupon code VACATION2013. Ends Tuesday July 30th. 

{Sunshine Sunday}

This weekend was so great. 

On Friday, I took the train down to Charlottesville, VA to stay with my best friend, Katherine, and her boyfriend. It was my first train ride, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was nice not having to drive, and worry about entertaining a toddler in the back seat. My train was delayed a little, but I didn't mind much. I met a few nice people to talk to who helped the ride go a little faster, and I spent the rest of the 5 hour ride reading my book, and researching stuff for Hoot & Bumble.

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On Saturday, we all went to The Adventure Park At Sandy River Retreat, a zip lining and tree top adventure park. I wouldn't call myself scared of heights, but it was definitely out of my comfort zone. I was very impressed with the staff and how the park is run. Their equipment is top of the line and easy to use, and I felt very safe using it. 

I did the short green course first with Katherine, and Chris. There was a tight rope type obstacle that we had to walk across {while about 30 feet up in the air}. I didn't like it, but I got through it, and eventually got to the zip line. That was a lot of fun to fly through the trees. 

On the next course we tried, I got through most of an obstacle before losing my balance and having to pull myself to the end of it. I took a few steps on to the next obstacle and decided I was done. At that point, I was completely freaking out inside, and almost in tears. I was even shaking. On the outside I knew I was safe, and wanted to do it. On the inside, I just couldn't make myself go on any farther. I asked one of the employees monitoring my area to come rescue me {she had a key that allowed my zip line clips to go backwards}. She did, and I slowly walked back down to the platform, and back down to solid ground. It felt great to have my feet on the ground again. 

During the rest of the trip, I stood on the ground, and took pictures of Katherine and Chris as they did the rest of the courses. & to be honest, that was perfectly fine with me. 

Overall, I would recommend this park to anyone who likes a little adventure, or someone looking to trying something new. It really was such a great, positive atmosphere. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. You can tell they all love their jobs. For the 3 hours you get to play for it is definitely worth the money.

As a result of this adventure I learned a little more about myself. It's something that will always stick with me, and for that I am truly thankful, and grateful that I tried something new.

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The rest of the weekend we did a little shopping, hung out with a few drinks, and visited the pool for a few minutes before a storm. I drove back to Delaware with Katherine last night, and I was so excited to see my husband, and son. It was good to get away, but always nice to be home as well. 

I hope it's not too long before we get to do another girls weekend :)

Thanks for reading, and catching up. What did you do this weekend?

Sunshine Sunday- family updates

The countdown to my vacation is down to the final 5 days. I work through Thursday this week and then I'm off for 10 days. To start off my vacation I get an entire girls weekend in Charlottesville,VA with my best friend- kid less! The hubs has the minion to himself all weekend. I've never been away for a weekend, and I'm sooo looking forward to it. We have a lot of amazing things planned for the weekend. I will update when I return :)

My parents went back to Ohio a few days ago, and we are still recovering from spending so much time with them. We miss them so much already, and can't wait to go visit them. {We are anxiously awaiting and counting down until they come home for good in April or May of 2014}.

I am spending my weekend cleaning up the house {to prepare it for a weekend of Daddy and Jackson next weekend}, spending time with family, relaxing, and of course, sewing, sewing, sewing!

In the mean time, I am finishing up the stocking of my shop for launch this Thursday night! Go ahead, be excited! I can't wait to give the grand opening announcement!