Back to reality

We are back from San Diego. What an amazing trip. I don't think you can visit that area and not be in awe over what God has blessed us with. The scenery was amazing. One direction you had the ocean and the other the mountains. I couldn't help but thank God for caring so much about us that he gave us that beautiful environment to visit. I had visions of him smiling as he painted the canvas, adding all the green grass, the amazing blue water and the moutains that seemed to go on forever.

We had a wonderful time and I hated to come home. The ironic thing to me was that we spent quite a bit of money on this vacation and the thing that the boys enjoyed the most was playing in this little park next to the harbor. The grass was so soft and green there that people would just lay down on it and take a nap. The boys loved to play tag in the park and climb the tree's that were there. I found myself smiling as I was getting ready one day while we were there. It takes alot for Mike to say that he had a really good time somewhere, he just doesn't get excited about vacations like I do. I on the other hand am always a little disappointed because I get so excited and sometimes the WOW factor falls a little short of how I thought the trip might go. My kids are such a blessing from God and do such a great job of keeping me in check. While we were there Conner kept talking about how he liked the trash cans (they were actually recyclable containers w/ dividers :)) Trey was amazed by the three sided fire hydrants. It was a good reminder to me to not overlook the small things when searching for the bigger things.

I could go on and on about the amazing things that we got to do or see but I think I hear Tyler stirring and I am anxious to spend the day w/ him before I have to go back to work. We bought him an infant swing last night and put on the swingset. It just made me smile this morning when I got up and saw it. I can't wait to push him in it.

Have a great day.

Rambling

Not much to say but haven't posted in awhile. Had two things to share 1) I found this new company out of New York that makes wonderful single b-day cakes. I sent one to Mike's mom for her birthday and she loved it. I have already ordered one for my brothers birthday later this month. It is only 19.99 which includes shipping and handling and according to Mike's mom they are really good. Check out this site www.bakemeawish.com I just think B-day cakes are a fun thing to give as when you get older people don't usually get cakes. I always loved Birthday cake on my special day.

The second thing I found funny is that I have a cold. I have been trying to get everyone well for a trip to San Diego at the end of this week and I woke up today feeling rotten. The funny thing is I wanted Tyler to take a nap so bad and although he was in a great mood I was really wanting to sleep. As we were sitting there on the floor a commercial came on for Baby Alive. It is this baby doll that comes with a medicine spoon so you can give your baby medicine and a thermometer that shows that she has a temperature. I started laughing thinking about how all I wanted when I was growing up was to be a mom and have this baby to take care of-then on days like today I just want a little break. What great timing God had in showing me that commercial. It was a gentle reminder to hang on to the dreams of your childhood and remember that this is what you wanted. The good, the bad and the ugly. I am so blessed to have three children that I think are great and I wouldn't trade them for the world. I did get a little nap and after a walk w/ Mike I plan on taking some medicine and going to bed. He can take care of the kiddo's and live out my dream for awhile :)

Have a great day.