Easy going family time....

We made it! 

We left the house around 4:00am on Sunday only to have to turn back around 30 minutes down the road because I forgot my purse. Lame.  We got right back on the road though and made to Alabama in pretty good time. 
We had quite a few stops but only one that lasted longer than 10 minutes.  We stopped at the Mississippi Welcome Center and had a picnic lunch that I had made the night before (mom points!).  It was good for all of us to get out of the car for about 40 minutes and run around. 

Picnic!

I took pictures from an odd perspective and sent "Do you you know where we are?" texts to my mom, dad and sister. This drive has become a tradition in itself.

I am so happy that the kids were able to sleep a lot on the way...especially the big kids.  G kept himself pretty occupied and didn't fall into a deep sleep until we were about 2 hours away. 

Since we arrived we have had a pretty laid back time.  We've been visiting with family, eating out and having a big time.

We made it to the pool today where it started lightening about 15 minutes after the kids got in the pool.  We huddled under the covered area and waited it out.  After the lifeguards saw lightening they had to wait 30 more minutes before anyone could get in.  After the last lightning we saw, we headed on to the tennis courts to goof around. We waited long enough and were able to spend the rest of the afternoon in the water.  Well, B and the kids did...I got to watch the fun and visit with my uncle.

My Papa

Visiting (and obviously R is very annoyed?)

B, my uncle and T

G

G and R

R

T

And then it started raining.....

waiting on the rain to stop

.....but it stopped and we were able to play

Tomorrow we are off to my aunt and uncle's lake house and I am pumped.  Hoping the rain stays away until we have all of our fun.  I hope everyone has a fab 4th!!

Poolside action, new hair do's, and movin' on up.....

Yes, G is still sick.  Low grade fever, stuffy/runny nose, sore throat.  Yet, he still wanted to go to his great aunt's pool to swim yesterday.

I should have held fast and made him stay in but I just couldn't.  The boy needs a pool like I need chocolate.  Plus, R was bored out of her skull and T was off on a river adventure with a friend. 


So, off to the pool we went.  Luckily, it was just a bit breezy and I was able to sit and read while my husband rough housed with them in the pool. 

We also witnessed some snails..um, enjoying each other in the sunshine.

Who knew that an innocent afternoon at the pool could turn into a living biology lesson? 

{insert Marvin Gaye song here}

Little known factoid of mine...I actually have a snail tattoo...odd, I know.

Our plans for the rest of the day include staying cool.  And I have a hair appointment, that I finally was able to keep.  I am at the point of crazy with my long hair.  I'm thinking of chopping it off but know I will regret going too short.  Here's what I have in mind but just a bit longer. When I have time and mula to spare I would also like to incorporate some honey color highlights throughout using that baylage technique. 
What do you think about this?

Source: uberchicforcheap.blogspot.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest

My husband also started his new job today which has had me singing The Jefferson's theme song in my head all.day.long.  I am so proud of him.  He works so hard, which also makes it possible for me to stay home with the kiddos.  Love him.

Hope everyone has a fantastic rest of the week.  Be present, be engaged...be as fabulous as you want to be.  Even if that includes having dirty hair and staying in your pj's one day. Hell, make it 2.