OUR JULY GETAWAY

Vacation Recap

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

 It's already August, and I am finally giving myself time to catch up on my blog. 

Where do I begin? I guess by admitting this is the first trip my husband and I have everrrr taken together alone since the kids. I have dreamed about doing something like this for a very long while, and quite frankly I never thought it would actually happen. I mean I am not the typical girl who gets to take spontaneous trips out the state, let alone out the country. With two little ones it seemed near impossible to even think about it, so the fact that my husband and I got the chance to do this {even if it was just 4 days} it really meant a lot to us.  It was mid February and I knew my birthday was coming up, my husband's is exactly a week after mine and our anniversary was right after in March so with that said I started thinking what could be a meaningful gift to surprise my husband with. Over the years we have become less focus on the gifts and more appreciative of what we already have rather than what we could want [but don't necessarily need]. So to sum it up I said the HECK with it let me start looking for a getaway vacay.
All I knew was it had to be somewhere that included a BEACH.
I went through Costco travel, I really recommend booking a vacation through them if you're a Costco member. You will seriously find some great deals
 I'm talking about a (flight+ transportation+ and all inclusive package with food and drinks) 
My options got narrowed down and I ended up choosing the Dominican Republic (which meant I immediately needed to get a passport quick) Also I honestly planned it all within a short period of days that I booked and paid the trip without even asking my mom if she could watch the kids for us. I guess deep down I knew she wouldn't say no nor she'll deny this opportunity I had to enjoy a bit of life with my husband, and thankfully she was very encouraging once I told her. It all seemed to worked out quite fine, all I needed was to count the days for JULY to arrive. 

This vacation was seriously MUCH needed in every possible way! I am grateful for a hardworking man, who we rarely get to spend time with, ever since his job promotion he seems to hardly have days off. And when we do, it always involves the kids, obnoxious tantrums, crazy toddler running everywhere, a messy kitchen, and stacks over stacks of piles of laundry waiting for me to do. So in every sense of the word this trip was
P A R A D I S E 

For anyone considering this place for a vacation I highly recommend the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana Beach Resort, I absolutely loved it. It's a five star resort with all inclusive packages, the service is the best I have experienced, everyone is just so full of life and energetic, the beach is beautiful, the restaurants you will find in every corner so much to choose from. I am a picky person when it comes to trying new things but overall I was content especially with their sea food & the steakhouse restaurant they have is amaaaazinnng (best steak I have ever had HANDS DOWN)

One of my favorite parts of this vacation besides the beautiful beach and endless relaxation, 

was spending alone time with my husband. A lot family and friends said

 we will come back with baby #3 on the way but that my friends will not be the case.

Best experience there was our first trip snorkeling. It was sad we didn't have more time, there was so much to do and not enough days. Overall I am glad I learned to let go, I got outta my comfort zone and was adventurous despite not being a swimmer by the end of it I was a little mermaid pro, and I got to experience an amazing view 

UNDER THE SEA

All morning, all day, all night drinks at the bar for free. Livin' the LIFE

More than a Getaway this was the "honeymoon" we never had.

And just like that our vacation ended, it was beautiful  (PARADISE I shall call it) my husband and I agreed to be back again. Until then I can only say "See ya Later Punta Cana you did wonders on us."

Easter Sunday Recap

 [4.20.14]

"Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless."

Why is Easter important to you?

Jesus had to die on the cross and shed his blood for us, 

so we could be brought back into relationship with God. He was the final sacrifice.

 Through Jesus blood being shed for us, our sins have been forgiven. 

Then, through his resurrection we to, can be risen to the new life in Him.

 When we come to the lord, he makes us new creations. 

We have Jesus resurrected life in us. 

Easter isn't at all about Easter bunnies and Easter eggs as such,

 though these things make part of the tradition we have 

kept alive and are a nice way to keep our children involve

 in such a meaningful holiday, 

we shall not forget the real meaning of Easter. 

Though I have heard it said that Easter eggs

 represent "new life" as how a chicken hatches from an egg.

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With this being a new year, it is also the first year 
my daughter Elyse is old enough to participate in all
 the activities Easter had in store for her, I was so excited
 to work on her basket, for I knew making
 a Sofia the First basket will be a major hit.

 And it sure was!

Ryan's Easter Goodies

this was an easy task, for my child loves puzzles, coloring,

 making a mess with colorful play-doh,

and can't forget the sweet candy that was secretly added 

into those glitter eggs I found at Hobby Lobby.

My Reward// A big hug and smile.

Its crazy to think of how time flies, 

Just {4} Easter's ago I was pregnant, weeks away from

 having my {first} little blessing. 

Christ has proved his love when he died for us, 

and because of him I was given the opportunity

 to give life to you
{Ryan} 

With so much blessings in our lives, 

I always try to stop what I am doing and remember the little things that make me whole 

"come with me sister, i'll help you"

"release  the inner free child in you"

My husband
so glad we all got to spend it together with daddy.
obviously all 3 are looking different ways,
but for some reason I love everything about this amazing shot.

" I don't want life to be perfect, I want it to look just like this."

More to come ....