That is so what I need to do these days. I need to organize right down to finding a way to keep track of all of my online usernames and passwords that I use. I have recently had to get reminders for our HHonors sign in stuff, insurance online sign in info, and even for other more frequently used things. I have no idea how to keep them organized and safe at the same time. I know people do them all sorts of ways but what really works and keeps them safe at the same time. What do you do?
Rest
Man do I need a long warm relaxing rest in the sun from all of the stress that this vacation brought on. It’s sad that I am actually thinking running off to the Outer Banks of South Carolina and curling up with a book in the shallow parts of the waves crashing onto the shore sounds so awesome right now. Did I mention the only person I’d want to join me would be Joel at this point. I just want to pretend to be isolated even if it were only for a few days. A girl can dream can’t she???
Vacations
I have never been so happy to not be on a family vacation with my parents right now. My brother, his wife, and their one year old went on a trip to Colorado today for an entire week. Normally I would be a wee bit jealous even though we’ve done that before with them but this time after just getting back from our trip I could not be happier about not being gone. Granted it helps that my Dad and brother are going to spend their time golfing and shopping for golf clubs and golf training aids. No thank you… I am not a fan of golf other than the mini-golf that is fun to play as a family. I also like to get out and explore the area and take in the attractions versus doing just one thing.
I hope that they all have a great time and we actually leave for another 4 day vacation to Pittsburgh the Saturday after they get back so I’m all vacationed out for the year LOL!
Shopping Day
Today was a shopping day for me. It was one of those days where I needed to stock up on the things that we need around here to save time and money. I stocked up on Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, make up, dish soap, and many other things. Granted because I had a babysitter I was able to do some looking around at other things as well. One thing in particular that I have been hoping to find is the best wrinkle cream available. Reason being is I want one that protects me now from wrinkles appearing but does not cause ance issue at this point either. I use to use Oil of Olay but it often made my face break out. Have you found that one product that is a good long term face cream? Please share as I am dying to get my hands on long term face beauty care.
Home
It feels so good to say that… a week long trip with the kids is truly my limits especially when 4 of the days were 6+ hours in the car. We had a great time and did lots of fun stuff but now it is time to get settled back into home life!!!
Tuesday morning we got out of the house and on the road to Pittsburgh by about 8 am. We arrived just before dinner and found that after an 8 hour drive Logan should never be taken in public. We had half eaten food and had to head back to the hotel for a very short swim and bed time. We enjoyed a nice day at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Wed in celebration of Joel’s birthday. We then headed into Baltimore for an night at a hotel before we took a day trip to DC. We saw the Smithsonium National Museum of Natural History and got a tour of downtown DC from my friend April who I have known since highschool. The metro rides were very exciting for the kids and nice not to be in the car. That night we had to spend an extra night in a hotel as the railings for my cousins house were not in and made the house not pass inspection till they were.
Friday we spent just walking around downtown Baltimore and enjoying some time outside. Saturday and Sunday we laid low with Sara, Ryan, and Claire in and around their house. Lastly on Monday we hit the National Aquarium with the kids and had an absolute blast.
We took off for home on Monday night hoping to drive through the night and just have the kids sleep all of the way with Joel and I taking turns. Logan was not a fan of night driving so we had to stop for the night at 1:30 am in Ohio. He was asleep by the time we hit the highway leaving Baltimore and Allie mins later but then we stopped to get gas, drinks, and fixed his seat about 45 mins later and he woke up and was up till we turn off a second movie we put in for them at 11:30ish. So then he feel asleep for an hour but then kept waking up every 15 mins insisting on being touched till he fell asleep again. Eventually found a lullabuy movie to calm him down but Maddie was wide awake. Allie slept for a good portion of it all LOL! We stopped in Independence and slept for 6 beautiful hours!
We pulled into Spring Lake today at 2:15 pm and we all did a little happy to not be in the car dance. Thanks again April, Sara, Ryan, and Claire for a great time. It feels so good to be home though!
Friday 5: Holes
Where can you go for a really good bagel, and how do you like yours? How perfect of a question for where we are right now. The last time we visited Baltimore my cousin and her husband took us to an awesome Bagel place and I went back this morning. I had a toasted Onion Bagel with light cream cheese.
What is your favorite style of doughnut? A longjohn is there any others that could be better?
What’s your favorite flavor of Lifesavers? Wow that is not an easy one since I really love all of the Berry flavors!
What O-shaped breakfast cereals do you like? Cheerios are the one and only orginal “o” cereal.
How do you feel about onion rings, and where can you get some good ones? I use to love them but don’t really need them in my life anymore. The best place to get them use to be a place called Mr. Fables. It was an fast food family style resturant.
Taking off…
We are taking off for a week to go visit my cousin in Baltimore. The computers are being left at home and we looking forward to some catch up time with my cousin and her family and visit a high school friend of mine.
We are leaving first thing tomorrow morning and I am so ready to go and just enjoy some time with my family. Granted when we get home next Tuesday evening I’ll probably need a vacation from them. On Tuesday we will be driving to Pittsburgh and spend the night there. The next morning we plan on getting up and heading to the Pittsburgh Zoo to celebrate Joel’s birthday there. Then we will head to Baltimore for the rest of the trip.
Have a great week everyone!!!
Friday 5: Fireworks
How do you feel about fireworks displays? I really enjoy seeing them I just hate dealing with traffic leaving town.
What were the details surrounding one of your mishaps with fire? I really can’t think of a mishap with fire other than the one time the grill kind of back fired at me a long time ago.
Who in your life could be described as a real firecracker? Logan for sure!!!
When did you last feel you were being put on display? Each time I have had a baby…
How confident are you in your barbecue skills? I think I am pretty good and there haven’t been any complaints from the natives LOL!