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where we live

The other day we went on a picnic near the coast. Which is really just about 15 minutes from our house.

Have I mentioned that I love where we live?


So after fully stuffing our bellies with hamburgers and hot dogs, the water beckoned us.

We walked to the coastline to take in the view.


The weather was heavenly.


And the view was spectacular.


And everyone was most definitely enjoying the day.


When Chris has a long weekend off, everyone is happier.

Especially someone named me.


The kids loved watching the boats. And even more, being close to the water.

At least being as close as we’d let them get to the water.


Seven kids + water can equal utter chaos if you don’t monitor it very, very closely.


So we insisted that everyone keep their distance.

So we could keep our sanity.


Finding just the right rock and then proceeding to hurl it into the water seemed to make up for the fact that we wouldn’t let them get wet.


As did getting a chance to pet the biggest dog on the planet.

We even took a few mementos from our afternoon near the water. To remember the day.

And one day, to remember where we lived.


We’ve lived all over, but never some place quite like this.


And, until it’s time to pack up again, we’re going to enjoy it all we can.

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  1. Tina Michelle says

    May 31, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    aww, cute pics and looks super fun! Glad you enjoyed.

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  2. Katherine says

    May 31, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    simply gorgeous! when can i come visit? ๐Ÿ™‚ oh, and by the way, vivi is just too precious…

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  3. Natalie says

    May 31, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Looks wonderful. What Mama with a camera wouldn't LOVE living there?!

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  4. shelley says

    May 31, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    How cute is Vivi's farmer tan. As always, great photos of even greater subjects

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  5. Sophie says

    May 31, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Beautiful photos, I wouldn't mind living there.

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  6. Jennifer and Greg says

    May 31, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    What a nice place to live. Living by the water is always wonderful. Greg and I grew up in Virginia Beach and we miss seeing the ocean on a regular basis. Enjoy it!

    Thanks for your nice comments about Daniel. I am just so sad about his loss. He has a strong family and they have a strong faith.

    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  7. Jen says

    May 31, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Wow, looks fabulous!

    And yes, I think that dog deserves the title!

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  8. David and Sarah says

    May 31, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Looks like a wonderful place to live!

    Blessings,
    Sarah

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  9. Jean says

    June 1, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Love your crew- such blessings, each and every one of them!

    The kids love the water- good job keeping them out of it- that was no small task!!

    You live in a beautiful place- what an artist our Lord is!!

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  10. a Tonggu Momma says

    June 1, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    Oh, wow… reminds me so much of Newport. Love it!

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  11. Chasing Dreams Photography says

    June 1, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    wow!!! What a beautiful place and your pictures are gorgeous!!!! Your family is so beautiful!!!!

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  12. Annie says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    Looks like a beautiful day!!

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  13. Karin says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    We haven't made it to the coast yet–but hopefully we will soon. Looks heavenly!! Such beautiful photos, as usual. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Terynn says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:44 AM

    The photo of Vivi and Chris? Melts. my. heart. <3

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  15. Ellie says

    June 1, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    That photo of your hubby and Vivi is heart stopping cute. better print that one ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Jenny says

    June 1, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    What a view! That looks like the perfect day to me.
    And please tell that hubby of yours "thank you for your service….Happy Memorial Day"

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  17. LedaP says

    June 1, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Just finding your blog (which is gorgeous) and really enjoying your writing – not mention your amazing pics. I'll be back for sure ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Kim says

    June 1, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    WOW! The scenery is almost as gorgeous as the subjects! I too love living near the water … til we pick up and move again!
    Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,
    Kim

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  19. Aus says

    June 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful – We've lived in the same place forever – but I've had TDY's all over – I'm thinking costal GA and Pac coast WA were two of my favs, never had the gulf coast (yet)! But – of all the places on earth (save China) the upper penn of MI was the most beautiful, the great lakes really do have it all over the ocean! I mean who cares how 'big' the water is – if it goes past the horizon!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  20. Lost and Found says

    June 1, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Gorgeous! Your whole family is beautiful but I guess after following you since before Sophie came home, I get giddy when there is so much of the newest family member. Little Vivi just brings a smile to my face. The group pics are stunning. Are you using LR for post processing?

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  21. Chris says

    June 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I love, love, love where you live!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  22. Nicole A. says

    June 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Gorgeous! I love love love New England! Would move back in a second, if ever given the chance! I love that you can be anywhere (city-country-water-mountains-wherever!) in no time at all. It's like its own little country! So happy you are enjoying it to its fullest, especially when you're not buried under lots of snow, which happens there, too!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH (used to be in MA!)

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  23. Patricia/NYC says

    June 2, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    Gorgeous!!! The environment AND the family! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  24. Shirlee McCoy says

    June 2, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    I saw these photos when you posted them, then, yesterday, I saw the photo of a little boy who is being relinquished. He looked so familiar that I thought he must be the child of someone I knew. I came back here today (cause I stalk your blog) and looked at the first photo in this series, saw your Shepherd and realized that's who I thought little Isaac was. They're not a matched pair now that I'm comparing the photos, but the shape of the head and the skin tone and shape of the eyes really are similar. Now I can rest easy….the whole thing with thinking I knew the little boy was driving me crazy!

    BTW, I love looking at your photos. They tell wonderful stories!

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  25. Beth says

    June 3, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Aus – thank you for making my day! We are moving this summer from New England to the great lakes and I am so heartbroken to leave my salty sea air. Wonderful to know we'll have a new love when we get there!

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  26. delucchi family says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Found you on TM blog, you have an amazing family!
    Your kiddies are stunning. How do you do it, with so many? I take my hat off to you? I have 4 and they keep me so very busy. Gre up in Cape town, so near a beach too, which I miss so much now that we are in the UK. I will email you about An Orphans Wish, its all very exciting.
    God Bless
    Jules
    xxx

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