Will Teach For Benefits

Congratulations to my Uncle Kevin ( Papa) for receiving his master's degree in education at the University of Washington.

At the age 60 I am beginning to think there is nothing this Vietnam Vet cannot do. Congrats to you for taking on a new career path and for following your dreams of becoming a teacher.

If this is not motivation to do whatever you set your heart on then I don't know what is.

I am real proud of you Papa and wish you all the best in this new chapter in your life.

Teach the children well...

PV

Josh and I are pretty convinced that a destination wedding is the way to go. Nothing beats a group of fun people at a resort being shuttled together from one fun adventure to the next while always having a adult beverage in hand.

The pictures below are just from our first day and a half. The camera got dropped on the cobble stone road in Old Puerto Vallarta. Verdict is still out on who's fault it is.

Thank you to Jared and Amy from inviting us to your amazing destination wedding.

Made some great friends and memories.


These pictures were taken right after we arrived have not even checked in yet and already margarita's were in hand.




Josh getting friendly with our new friends from Australia. Trust me they totally enjoyed my G'Day Mates all evening. Or at least that is how I would like to remember it.








Does not get much better then this.

Me with Karen & Lyndsay day two and on our way to take a tour of old PV.





We had to make a stop at PePe's and drink a margarita the size of our head and eat the best chips and salsa EVER.

Jared's younger bro Tyler trying to keep up with the grow ups!

Tyler's girlfriend Kelvi who is one of a kind and such a great kid.


Take my word when I say that Amy was the most beautiful bride to ever get married on the beach. She was just stunning in every way. Jared you too were pretty darn handsome and just grinning the entire night.

I hope I can get a picture of Josh from the wedding night, because he made my heart skip a beat seeing those clear eyes in his crisp white shirt and tan skin walking on the beach.

I am pretty sure both Josh and I took advantage of our stay in PV and had a great time. With all that said it was time for it to come to a end and I could hardly wait to get back to my little girl who told us each day we had been gone for weeks and to our baby boy who by the way is SLEEPING IN HIS CRIB thanks to my mom in-law.

Laurie you are a Saint. Thank you.

Destination

Bag packed with dresses that I never get to wear and sassy beach cover ups ( thanks to my BFF)- Check
Printed itinerary for travel and passports in a zip lock back- Check
Liquids and gels 3.4oz or less jammed packed into a quart size zip lock-Check
One page "how to guide" for my mother in-law who is kind enough to stay at our house and watch the kids-Check
Trashy magazines and a good beach read ready to be cracked open the minute we board the plane- Check
Calling card so we can call home once a day to check in- Check

Puerto Vallarta get ready for two happy totally in love married couple who has not had a vacation together in a year, who has been sharing a bed with a 18 month for most of the night and who is ready to cut loose.

I guess I should mention this trip would not have been possible without Jared and Amy who have chosen a destination wedding. We are totally excited for you and looking forward to your special day.

Adios!

I LOVE 3 Year Olds

Last night after Josh and I told Grace NO for like the 100th time about I can't even remember what she looked us square in the eye and said the following:

"I WANT NEW PARENTS"

Ouch.

Grace clearly you were just going through phase because minutes later you were all over me once I promised you a little "mommy tv" before bed time.

"Mommy tv" is when Grace is allowed to stay up past her 8pm bed time and watch what ever reality tv show that I am addicted to at the time. I know good parenting right...

I really do love my 3 year old daughter, but boy I tell ya they really test your endurance.

Bath Time With Friends

Run Like A Mother

OK so I've started reading.
I know those of you who know me well are thinking great Nicole is reading People and In Style magazine cover to cover.
No friends this time I am actually reading books.
I've joined a book club about three months ago and it has been the best thing ever for me. Let's not get excited for me the meaning of book club is different to all of us. This book club is perfect for me. We pick random books, talk about them for like 5 minutes when we meet once a month then we drink wine. It's the perfect club for me.

Last night I picked up a sweet book called " Run Like A Mother" it was a gift from my mother. For all you ladies out there who have families and who like to run or workout in any form you have to pick this book up. It is a must to have on your night stand.

Last night I could not put the book down. Within the first chapter I smiled, teared up and laughed out loud.

I am motivated to put on my new running shoes and hit the pavement this afternoon. Do I dare say it, I am kind of motivated to sign up for a MARATHON.
I said kind of.

It's a good read so far and while I am reading it I can't but help think of all the cool moms ( Brooke, Sarah, Kelsey, Meghan, Indira, Diane, Sandy, Barb, Michelle to name a few) who run, run/walk, walk fast, push double strollers or even crawl LIKE A MOTHER!!

Party At The Brosseau's

That is right the first party of the summer at the Brosseau's was this weekend. It was full of bubbles, water balloons, good food, too many drinks and most important good people.





















P.S. People you too can have the same stylish hat that I was wearing all weekend long. A little store called Target has them for sale $10.