Valentines Day - Be Mine

I am so into chocolate latley, I found these sweet little gifts that would make anyone feel loved when they received it. In addition to the sweetness you get a cookbook teaching you how to recreate the same thing at home!

I dont't know about you but I use my laptop in bed way too much, and it heats up on my legs and burns me.
I think this is the greatest invention this little lap pillow - that is not sticky leather or wood. It is actually soft and you can store your laptop in it when your finished to protect it from the elements! Did I mention it turns into a purse when you are on the go with your laptop? Genius... I need it.

Trip to see the man

While we were in Tampa we took Van to see Santa. we waited in line for at least 30-45 minutes. We walked thru a little wonderland of snow, glitter and Christmas movies. As we approcahed santa a little elf helper came up to us and said the cameras were down and that we would have to wait a little bit to see him. Turned out that all their cameras were down and we were not going to get a photo of Van with santa. I was so happy because I wanted to snap my own anyways. So here are a few photos of Van on his way to meet santa, and meeting the real santa...

We are relaxing in Purto Rico, sleeping in is so amazing, and not really having anywhere we need to be all day long! It is truly a respite , away from the schedules that we maintain.

The roads here roam organically along the coast and the vegitation is so lush and abundant. So nice to be in a tropical location in the middle of winter and be in a bikini and flip flops. I miss my little man so much sometimes it hurts.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Wow. It was a long week without the Internet, but I have to say it was kind of nice to be without it.
It was a little break away from the computer, and a time to think and ponder about all of the things I have to say to anyone who reads my thoughts.
At first it may seem that by taking a break we may not be as productive as we would initially like. In reality, a healthy period of rest is something that gives us a real sense of the unlimited nature of our true potential.

We had the best time in Virginia Beach. It's funny we have so many places that we call home. It's kind of nice to know we have more than one home. I am so thankful this Thanksgiving for all that I have. The thing to remember about the world, though, is that it ebbs and flows, expands and contracts, gives and takes, and is by its very nature somewhat unreliable. If we only feel gratitude when it serves our desires, this is not true thankfulness. No one is exempt from the twists and turns of fate, which may, at any time, take the possessions, situations, and people we love away from us. Ironically, it is sometimes this kind of loss that awakens us to a thankfulness that goes deeper than just being grateful when things go our way. I read that somewhere and I thought it was very profound. Conner's parents are such an amazing support to us and we are truly so thankful for their love and support. When we got home last night I was rocking Van in his room holding him so close to my heart and thinking that this place is what he calls home right now. I feel so happy when he is right next to my heart.

This year has not been the easiest on us, but I can say that it has been the most life changing, and moving year of my life. I have grown in ways I never knew I could grow and I have let other selfish ways go. Today is about giving, and about raising a son, loving my husband and making sure their needs are met. I do need to have some fun too and I do that. But my heart is truly filled when I am doing things for others. It's weird how that works isn't it?