Yes. We are all alive. And even, I might add, well.
We arrived at my sis’ house on Monday night… laaaaatte… because we were able to meet one of my dearest friends, Lisa, in Nashville. She and her family are in the process of moving across the country as well and we happened to cross paths in Nashville, at a certain delicious bbq spot. With our families, the total at our little two family table? 16. Good thing it was a family restaurant. The waiter was incredibly kind, if a bit overwhelmed. When I asked him for some balloons for the kids he asked, “How many? 100?”
We’ve since been hanging out here, winding down from the craziness of life on the road. That and visiting with the manufacturer and printer of Wild Olive tees (and preparing to release a brand new tee in a week)… it has been such a trip!
And we’ve all been revving up for a mini vacation with my sister and her family that, by the grace of God, we managed to squeeze in (time and money wise) before we have to be up in the Northeast to close on our new home.
This will be the first time Isabelle, Sophie, Jude and Shepherd have ever seen the ocean.
No, we don’t vacation much. So to say we’re excited would be a bit of an understatement.
Watch out Atlantic Ocean, here we come!! I hope to get lots of pics taken and added to the blog (for my sanity’s sake b/c these pics might never make it into albums)… should be an amazingly craaaazy good time!
With 100 kids, it's understandable that you don't vacation much. (And how much would 100 balloons cost anyways? Think about inflation… not the money kind, the dad's hot air kind. Heh.)
What a summer to remember!
Please tell Lisa I said I miss her witty posts. She abandoned her blog (the new one) some time back and I have no idea what I did with her email address.
Glad to hear she and the fam. are well and…on the move 🙂
Enjoy the ocean!
girl, I forgot you were gonna see Lisa. Did you give her a hug for me? So glad you get to hang out with your sis and fam! How fun. Give them hugs from me too! I will ask her if you did or not, so don't try to skimp! fo reals!
Have fun girl!! Can't wait to see pics from this vacay! For our summer vacay, I am thinkin about packing up Big Mama van and headin' to the Zoo. Does that count? What if we pack luggage? or sleeping bags and "camp out" in the van in the parking lot the night before. Portable DVD player wtih famiy Movie night? No?
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Have a good ol' time. I will harass you as much as I harass Co when she is gone. Wouldn't want you to miss me. I know that is hard on you. 😉
hugs~
Amie
Nashville? Neelys? Mmmmmmm pulled pork and baked beans. I hope that's where you went. I was there last year and it was so good.
i am a bio mom of three and we are adopting our first special needs China baby in a few months! thanks for your blog. my husband and i love reading it and your pictures are amazing! it's amazing how this adoption thing makes you feel bonded to people you don't even know! thanks for sharing your life with us! 🙂
Enjoy the ocean! I like the Atlantic over the Pacific personally.
Oh, please get us some pics & updates of your sweet little nephew Cole whose journey we followed to his forever family! He is so precious.
And, tell Lisa that I also miss her posting on her lovely blog. Sure wish there was some way she could blog again. I miss reading her posts everyday. That girl definitely has talent!
Enjoy your ocean vacation. Can't wait to see all of the beautiful pictures that you will take. Have a great vacation. You all deserve it!
hehehe I sure you left him a really nice tip!! Like 50 blown ballons!!
The balloon comment cracked me up!
We are at the ocean, too, and it's the best. Hope the kids love it! I cannot believe how easy my kids are at the beach. They are happily entertained all day. I won't want to go home when summer ends….never do!
Have fun and post some pics!
If you are near Cape Cod…let us know!
How fun!!
Missed y'all at the Lifeline reunion!
Praying for safe travels for y'all!
Where in the N.E. are you moving to?
Loveeeeee the new tee!!!
-Diane-
Sounds like yall are having a great time!!! Have fun taking the kids to the ocean for the first time! Lizzie LOVES the beach!! Can't wait to see the pics!
Ann
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Have fun on your vacation! Your kids will never forget their summer on the road:)
Karen
wow! you guys are livin' the life!!! love hearing about your adventures! be safe and enjoy that ocean!!!
ok I'll just be waiting for pictures very patiently : )
Sounds like you are having so much fun…I am looking forward to the pictures of your new house and the kids at the beach!!!!
hee hee can't wait to hear how it went!!!!
have a wonderful swim
xxx
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