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What a week...We started out the week attending our local fair on Monday night to see my cousin Erin in a pageant.

I can't believe she is 14....where did the time go? Anyways, I was very proud of her and I thought she looked very pretty. Actually I believe she did better in this pageant than she has done in any before. Needless to say with 2 kids when didn't stay long at the pageant area.....we were off to ride the amusement rides....YEAH. But before we made it to the ticket booth Andrew was picked up by his big girlfriend..."Big Lydia", so we had to make a picture.

Jessica, Andrew & Lydia

After the photo session we made are way to the "FUN". This was the 1st time for Carson to ride anything at the fair. He loved it!!!!

Here are a few more pics from the fair.....

The next morning we headed out to Pigeon Forge, TN. Chris had a meeting at the "Wilderness

at the Smokies" Resort. Yeah for us....this resort is awesome. A huge indoor water park with a kiddie area, wave pool, surfing area and a awesome outdoor area with a lazy river plus from what I hear awesome slides. We didn't even make it to the outdoor area which was contected to the indoor. Here are some pics...

This is the indoor area

This is the outdoor area of our hotel

Andrew loved the slide....this was his 1st time....

We even took in the arcade at the resort...

All good things must come to an end...

And this is what they did on the way home....

Planning Early So I Won't Stress Later

I realize today is July 15th....4 months and 1 day from my youngest sons 2nd birthday and 5 months and 1 day from oldest sons 5th birthday. Did I just say 5th birthday?!? Where did the time go?

So I have decided to start planning their birthday parties now...you see I will also be planning a baby shower for my Sister In Law (FiDesigns) that will be somewhere in this same time frame. Now you know why I titled this blog "Planning Early So I Won't Stress Later". So in preparation for the parties, I have been doing some looking.

I have decided to a "Monkey" theme for my little monkey's 2nd Birthday. Here is where I am having some problems with the decision making process. I have found 2 Monkey theme party gear I like.... I can't decide which color to go with. So I need some input....any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Here are the Monkey Party Supplies:

Red & Yellow

Turq., Yellow & Brown

I really like both of them. I am still working on the big boys theme...as soon as I find what I like I will post pictures. Also, if you have any food, game or gift bag ideas send them my way. Back to looking.

Bethany

SALE on all soldered pendants on ETSY

I have marked all of my soldered pendants on ETSY down to $12.00. Sale runs Monday, July 13th til Friday, July 17th.Another sale is the making for next week!!!

Bethany

Vacation is over...back to the real world.

Back from vacation and trying to get myself pumped about going back to work tomorrow. I keep telling myself...only 4 days this week...only 4 days. This method does not seem to be working. So since I have been home I have tried to work on a few more pics from vacation....so here they are

Me & my Sister In Law Leslie (FiDesigns) at Fudpuckers in Destin....if you have never been there you really should check it out.

This is my husband Chris and our oldest son Andrew...can you tell Andrew is not very fond of this... poor boy just realized I was standing beside him with more birds...lol

Me & Carson...he is not sure what is going on

Chris & the boys our last night in Destin

The only family picture we got...we were lucky to get this one...Thanks FiFi

So it's back to the real world tomorrow. I hope everyone has a great week!!

Bethany

Destin on my mind

Hello from Destin....I love this time of year. Sleeping in late, eating like a pig, basking in the sun, playing in the ocean...ok who am I kidding... no sleeping late for me. So far Andrew has woke up every morning during the 6am hour, sometimes he will go back to sleep, sometimes not.

So far a great time has been had by all....minus the melt downs Andrew has had. We all traveled to Seaside, FL on Tuesday night to make some pics...my one goal was for us to have a family picture made....no such luck. I made some of Carson in the same outfit Andrew wore when he was the same age...this is something I wanted to do so I can hang them beside each other. I also made some engagement pics of Martha & Bobby and family pics of The Kirksey's. I would love to get some of the boys together at the beach, hopefully we can do this tomorrow afternoon.

So for now here are some pics.... I love Seaside!!!!

Martha & Bobby E. Session

More of Seaside...did I mention I love it there?

If you have never heard of Seaside do a search for it.

I will post more pics of the E. Session, some of The Kirksey's and of course some pics of my kids hopefully tomorrow night.

Time to kick back and relax.

Bethany

Swimming Lessons

This week Andrew had his first swimming lessons and we are so proud of him. We can definelty tell he is starting to like the water better. He wouldn't jump of the diving board but he would jump of the side into the deep end. Hey, I can't complain...it takes courage for a 4 year old to do that. All of the kids did a great job. Thanks to our friend Ms. Emily for taking time to help the kids.

Here are some pics.... The Warm Up

Doing the Bob

The Jump...for some reason he had a big grip on her today.

Can you tell he is proud of his "Report Card"

Have a great weekend!!

Bethany

Orange Blossom