days in the sun

In a recent bible study class I was reminded that we should find our rest in God. I have always looked forward to the rest we get on vacations but of course we come back just as tired. I have learned it is because that rest is temporary and true rest comes from God. So with this new found knowledge my eyes were opened to many things on this trip.

One reason I love vacations and traveling is when I take away the daily tasks and just focus on my 3 boys I fall in love with them all over again. I notice the little things they do that make me smile and I realize again what a blessing Scotty is, he is a leader in our home and such an amazing example to my boys. I would catch myself watching Scotty and the boys playing and being humbled at how God has protected our family & just pray that we can raise these boys to know Christ.

We also enjoyed spending the week with the "Courshees" that is what Kase calls them. The kids enjoyed being together and Scotty and John Matt enjoyed taking a couple of mornings to golf.

We managed to find every playground near by and the kids played their hearts out.

We splashed, jumped,kicked, ran, climbed and swam all over the pools.

The boys preferred the pools over the beach mainly because sand all over everything kind of stresses them out, and when I say boys I mean Kase & Scotty. Knox & I could roll in it & never even know there was sand on us. But we still managed to get some beach time in. Of course when you head to the beach you can't go empty handed!

We found some time to still squeeze in some Easter fun with bunnies, egg hunts, and an attempt in a glow in a dark hunt but we gave up and just pitched the glow sticks on the balcony.

Michele & I must have been thinking alike when we both packed treats for the kids.

Cupcakes by the beach. The hardest part was choosing which cupcake!

Cooking was out of the question so we enjoyed going out each night. Sanda & Brandon joined us a couple of nights for dinner & shopping.

A Very Merry Christmas @ Disney

2 of my favorite things: Christmas & Disney

We spent several days searching for Mouse and Buzz according to Knox and along the way had a very Merry Christmas @ Disney with the fam.

Of course Disney put their special touch on the Christmas festivities and we loved it!

We were able to attend the Christmas party at Magic Kingdom with snow blowing from the top of the buildings of Main street, and hot chocolate and cookies stations set up everywhere who wouldn't be in the Christmas spirit?

Mickey and Minnie and all of their friends in their finest Christmas wear parading through the streets wore Kase's little arm out. He felt the need to wave during all of the parades and yell at the occassional character. Which paid off when Snow White blew him a kiss.

Of course the night would not have been complete without purchasing a couple of light up treats that only seem to last for that night. Mom had her eye on the glowing snowman and Dad surprised her with it, which made Kase's night and she wore it proudly!


Between the parades,and christmas treats we found time for some character spotting. Knox loved this part of the trip. He didn't mind waiting his turn to give them a hug. Kase however chose to sit this one out.


We jumped on some rides that the boys would enjoy since the lines were shorter during the Christmas party. Peter Pan was a favorite of the boys and Nonnie held on a little tighter when she realized you flew in a boat during the ride.

Cramming in front of the castle with total strangers that you end up leanring alot about after sitting there waiting for the firewords show is always a great way to end a party, true Disney style!

We crammed in as much Disney magic as we could going from park to park with our itinerary in hand and have the photos to prove it.

A Christmas Spectacular Trip!