Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Drive up to NJ

 We got back from New Jersey yesterday and to say I am tired is a bit of an understatement! We packed a LOT into our trip which I obviously plan to blog all about.
 We left Charleston around 11 on Thursday after I got home from work. Next time I think I will just take the whole day off it just wasn't worth 4 hours.
 Rest area selfie before I started to feel car sick! I never actually puked luckily but yeah I felt bad most of the ride up to Jersey.
 
 Silly picture in traffic, Richmond VA!
 He finally introduced me to a WaWa which is basically a gas station with good food. At first I didn't really "get" it but the tea was really good and the breakfast sandwich was good too! So a glorified gas station!

Our drive through DC and Baltimore was pretty!
 Tunnel in Baltimore, I did not like tunnels!! Luckily this was the only one on the way up!
 
 We got to his parents house around 9:30 and stayed for almost an hour I think then headed to the Air Force Inn where we stayed. It was a decent hotel but the fact that the base controlled the temp of our room was not cool. We had our window open the entire time otherwise our room was a sauna.

The ride up there really wasn't bad except the feeling sick part otherwise we hit maybe 10 minutes of traffic and zero accidents so we made good time! The ride home was less desirable but not because of traffic or accidents.

Next up is Day 1!

Sara

Monday, March 14, 2016

Our busy weekend

This weekend was a busy one for sure! I knew I would be tired Monday morning but I didn't think I would be this tired, it could be caused by the time change as well.

So let's recap the weekend shall we!
 Friday night I went with my mom, grammy, sistas, bestie Ashley and nephew to Davids Bridal to try on wedding dresses. I was so nervous because obviously this is a first for me. I haven't always had  the best luck when trying on clothes. Being short, big up top and not super skinny has always made it rough, BUTTTTT I said yes to a dress!!! I love love love my dress!! It compliments my figure and it is flowy and not heavy. Our wedding will be outside so those last 2 things are crucial for my dress.

My sister got me earrings that say Mrs which I love!!
 My grammy using snapchat! haha
 Since Logans birthday was Thursday I had ordered him superhero cupcakes not knowing what our plans would be for his birthday! I thought they looked really cool and we were also given some amazing chocolate covered strawberries! The ones with the little chocolate chips on them were the best!
 Dave kept Isabelle with him and the kids at home, they played and ate pizza and cupcakes!
 


 Saturday morning I knew I didn't want to walk on the treadmill so off Teddy and I went and it was so nice! The fog looked a little creepy at points and then really pretty at others.
 
 
 Later that morning we were off to soccer where Logan scored his first goal! I may have shed a happy tear because I knew he would be stoked!




 

 We went to JI later to hang with the fam! Helped at my sisters house a little bit then went to my parents to have dinner (fried chicken yummm) and cupcakes!

Both of my nieces spent the night Saturday night which I was a little nervous about but honestly it went really well. They are well behaved which I already knew but the thought of 4 kids was scary! All the girls slept in Alaynas room which I think is why Alayna took an almost 3 hours nap on Sunday!
 I woke up early Sunday morning and took an even longer walk with Teddy which we both enjoyed. The sun coming up was so pretty!
I am going through a phase right now where I just don't feel like being IN the gym, I think it's because the weather is nice. I may stick to walking outside but I want to look good in my wedding dress so I definitely need to lift weights.
 Since we celebrated Logans birthday Saturday night with my family he got a few gifts. He has loved it all! Battleship, star wars legos, bubble lightsaber and money which he spent on superchargers (video games) at Target.

 He got more than we thought he would thanks to some sales!

 We saw some kids in the pool later that afternoon so the kids attempted the pool after Logan played video games and Alayna woke up from her nap. Logan said it was like the arctic.... I think they enjoyed trying to swim but yeah it was just too cold.

 So we went back inside and the boys played battleship, Alayna painted and I cooked dinner. I reallllllly enjoyed this because it was just a really chill afternoon. After dinner they played at the park for a few then back to mommys they went!

Next weekend we will be out of town so I will have lots to blog about! Hopefully we have a really good time but I can honestly say I am not looking forward to 10 hours in the car both ways! Maybe I can sleep!

Have a good week everyone!!

Sara

Friday, March 11, 2016

Logan is 8

Wednesday afternoon as always we got the kids but we had something special planned for Logan. He turned 8 on Thursday which is insane to me, I met him when he was 5. We had our Newmans come over for dinner, mini cupcakes and presents.

 Just in case you sit there and wonder what are these kids wearing, it was wacky Wednesday at school! haha Notice Logans shinguards?


 He was super excited for the main gift we got him and then Mrs. Ashley got him 2 games/pieces to go with it!! He absolutely loved it and the fact that it is age appropriate I love it!

 




Logan has such a huge heart, he served everyone a cupcake then he got one.

Another birthday down and many more to go! Thank you to our friends for coming to celebrate Logan! :) We ordered some superhero cupcakes for this weekend because we had no clue what our plans would be so we will be taking them to James Island tomorrow because they are not sitting in my house! Let's just say I have motivation now to at least not gain weight.... haha

Sara

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The excitement begins

I feel like such a slacker posting about the weekend on a Thursday! Let's just say this week has been busy! I will get to that another time!



 
 Last Wednesday Dave and Alayna went to Walmart and brought me back some really pretty and colorful flowers. She was very proud of the ones she picked out. I love how vibrant they are and a week later they still look great!
 Me being silly testing out the self timer on my phone!
 Saturday morning Dave went to the soccer game then when he got home we went down to JI to hang out with the family. Bubs was there so of course I took a lot of pictures of his cute little self.
 

 



 We played some cornhole which was a lot of fun, the gnats were not fun though!
 Sunday we went and looked at a house and then the crazy started! haha Big life changes happening for us and I couldn't be more excited! My mind is going a million miles a minute and this week has FLOWN by at the speed of light. I am SOOOO excited for what's the come the next few months!

Sara