We had such an amazing vacation! I'm going to try to post a few slideshows, but it's so hard choosing which pictures to use!!!
Day One
We flew to Orlando, met Nan and Grandaddy in the airport, and got a bus to our resort.
Day Two
Mimi, Papa, and Auntie Joyce arrived. We all got our Mickey Mouse ears. We went to the Magic Kingdom to "See the Castle!" We had lunch with Pooh and friends. Mickey left a huge surprise in our hotel room while we were out.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
A picture is worth . . .
We know the saying, a picture is worth a thousand words. So, what is 1000 pictures worth? That's what I've been doing the past two days, editing over 1000 pictures from our trip to Disney and the Island. We have some gorgeous pictures! That's just My camera, that doesn't include Mimi or Nan's pictures or the numerous pictures Patrick and I took with our phones!
I promise you are going to get a "day by day" recap of our vacation. Let me just say it was amazing!!! Before we got on the plane to come home, we were already planning next years vacation, something on a little smaller scale, but time together!
However, today's post is not really about vacation. It's more about pictures. :) As I was editing those 1000 pictures I began to realize how many times I had the thought, "I really like that picture of me!" You have to understand, I don't usually like Any picture of myself. In the last year I've made a concerted effort to be in pictures with my children, but I'll have to admit, I've hated it. I don't like how I look. So, I was so surprised at how many of the pictures of myself I liked. Well, here, let me show you what I'm talking about! I love this . . .
and this . . .
and this one . . .
Yes, I know, they all have my children in them, why wouldn't I love them? But there's something more, that I just can't put my finger on. Just me . . .
Maybe it's because I've lost weight? I've lost nearly forty pounds since having Abby. I'm really proud of that. Yet, I know I still have alot more I need to lose. I'm definitely feeling healthier, maybe that's part of it?
Nope, that's just not it. Maybe it's Disney. It is "the happiest place on earth," so maybe that's why I like all of my pictures. I have a picture of myself dancing in the street with my boys to an Irish band. Somewhere there's a picture of me walking down Main Street waving to the crowd as if I WAS the parade. I mean, I AM a princess.
But, no, it's not Disney, because I really, really like this one . . .
and this one . . .
Then, in my editing process I hit this picture.
I did not know my picture was being taken. I am looking at something in front of me, even though it looks like I was looking straight at the person taking the picture. I was talking to my Mom who is behind me. This is my favorite picture of me from this trip. I almost didn't recognize myself the first time I saw it! Why???
Suddenly, it hit me like a ton of bricks with a grand piano on top! OH MY FREAK!!! I'm HAPPY!!!!!!!! I'm crying just thinking about it! I'm so happy! For nearly five years I've been in that stupid, dark tunnel of depression. Then, I poured out my heart to my God and He used these three miracles . . .
to break the stupid, horrible, sadness. Then, I realized I haven't had an anti-depressant pill in over a month and I literally wanted to do a jig! I'm not saying it's over. I'm probably going to fight the depression battle the rest of my life and I know that, but I am saying I'm more prepared than I've ever been! So, take a look at those pictures, closely, because you may not recognize me the next time you see me in person! I'll be the one smiling and laughing and thanking God for my life!
I promise you are going to get a "day by day" recap of our vacation. Let me just say it was amazing!!! Before we got on the plane to come home, we were already planning next years vacation, something on a little smaller scale, but time together!
However, today's post is not really about vacation. It's more about pictures. :) As I was editing those 1000 pictures I began to realize how many times I had the thought, "I really like that picture of me!" You have to understand, I don't usually like Any picture of myself. In the last year I've made a concerted effort to be in pictures with my children, but I'll have to admit, I've hated it. I don't like how I look. So, I was so surprised at how many of the pictures of myself I liked. Well, here, let me show you what I'm talking about! I love this . . .
and this . . .
and this one . . .
Yes, I know, they all have my children in them, why wouldn't I love them? But there's something more, that I just can't put my finger on. Just me . . .
Maybe it's because I've lost weight? I've lost nearly forty pounds since having Abby. I'm really proud of that. Yet, I know I still have alot more I need to lose. I'm definitely feeling healthier, maybe that's part of it?
Nope, that's just not it. Maybe it's Disney. It is "the happiest place on earth," so maybe that's why I like all of my pictures. I have a picture of myself dancing in the street with my boys to an Irish band. Somewhere there's a picture of me walking down Main Street waving to the crowd as if I WAS the parade. I mean, I AM a princess.
But, no, it's not Disney, because I really, really like this one . . .
and this one . . .
Then, in my editing process I hit this picture.
I did not know my picture was being taken. I am looking at something in front of me, even though it looks like I was looking straight at the person taking the picture. I was talking to my Mom who is behind me. This is my favorite picture of me from this trip. I almost didn't recognize myself the first time I saw it! Why???
Suddenly, it hit me like a ton of bricks with a grand piano on top! OH MY FREAK!!! I'm HAPPY!!!!!!!! I'm crying just thinking about it! I'm so happy! For nearly five years I've been in that stupid, dark tunnel of depression. Then, I poured out my heart to my God and He used these three miracles . . .
to break the stupid, horrible, sadness. Then, I realized I haven't had an anti-depressant pill in over a month and I literally wanted to do a jig! I'm not saying it's over. I'm probably going to fight the depression battle the rest of my life and I know that, but I am saying I'm more prepared than I've ever been! So, take a look at those pictures, closely, because you may not recognize me the next time you see me in person! I'll be the one smiling and laughing and thanking God for my life!
Technical Difficulties
For some reason my pictures are not resizing correctly. Please click on the picture to see all of it. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. They seem to be correcting themselves within a couple of weeks. I've worked hours on this. I apologize for the inconvenience!
Happy Father's Day!
Daddy,
Thanks for being a great Dad!!! Wish I could be with you today. I love watching you be a Grandaddy! Happy Father's Day!!!
Patrick,
You bless me everyday by how much you love our children. I love that your heart is completely wrapped around those three babies of ours. I love that you teach them to be crazy. I love that you teach them responsibility and accountability. I love that you do everything from diapers to Darth Vader. I love that you hype them up with sugar and then go to work. You're just awesome like that! This past year has been really hard. Because of the difficult pregnancy, you had to be father and mother to our boys. I am so thankful that you not only were capable of that, but you knocked it out of the ballpark! You are an amazing Dad! I love you a little more each day!!!
Thanks for being a great Dad!!! Wish I could be with you today. I love watching you be a Grandaddy! Happy Father's Day!!!
Patrick,
You bless me everyday by how much you love our children. I love that your heart is completely wrapped around those three babies of ours. I love that you teach them to be crazy. I love that you teach them responsibility and accountability. I love that you do everything from diapers to Darth Vader. I love that you hype them up with sugar and then go to work. You're just awesome like that! This past year has been really hard. Because of the difficult pregnancy, you had to be father and mother to our boys. I am so thankful that you not only were capable of that, but you knocked it out of the ballpark! You are an amazing Dad! I love you a little more each day!!!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Four months old
Happy Four month birthday sweet girl! Before Mommy ships you off with some friends, because Daddy and I are extremely sick, let's have a quick photo shoot, or Mommy will regret it forever!
"What Mommy?"
"Oh you want me to smile? Ok!"
"You better hurry!!! Snap the picture!"
"Annnnnnddddd . . . . I'm done!"
Happy four months Hershey Kiss!!! I still look at you in awe that you are in my arms. God produced such a beautiful miracle in you! I can imagine life without you and its too painful to bear. Mommy's going back to bed now. Whew! The Mommy gene beat strep throat for a picture!!!
"What Mommy?"
"Oh you want me to smile? Ok!"
"You better hurry!!! Snap the picture!"
"Annnnnnddddd . . . . I'm done!"
Happy four months Hershey Kiss!!! I still look at you in awe that you are in my arms. God produced such a beautiful miracle in you! I can imagine life without you and its too painful to bear. Mommy's going back to bed now. Whew! The Mommy gene beat strep throat for a picture!!!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Celtic Fest
On Mother's Day we hopped a train into the city to attend Celtic Fest. Last year, the boys and Patrick went, but I didn't get to go, because I was busy pregnant and hurling. We had a great train ride. No pics of that though. We loved the Irish dancers! No pics of that though. The boys played golf and jumped in a bounce house. No pics of that though. We had an awesome picnic, it was a beautiful day, and we heard a great storyteller while we ate. No pics of that.
Aiden and the Beanstalk
Anthony and the Bean
Abby was quite unimpressed by the Bean
We loved listening to the pipes!
It was fun to watch and teach the boys a little about the music of our heritage.
Last year Aiden begged me to ride on the ferris wheel at Navy Pier with him. It was winter, freezing, and the ferris wheel wasn't running. I made him a promise that we would do it together that summer. Summer came and I was pregnant with Abby. Needless to say, I had to break a promise, I couldn't take him up in the ferris wheel. I cried over it. I do Not like breaking promises to my children! On Mother's Day, I made good on that promise!
Aiden loved it!!! Man that thing gets high!
A sweet family picture!
Then, we visited the Children's Museum. Once again Abby was not very impressed.
We didn't realize how late it was and only had fifteen minutes in the museum before it closed. Yet, we still managed to become firefighters for a brief moment.
A wonderful Mother's Day thanks to my sweet boys (including Patrick) and my sweet girl! But by the end of the day, we were tired!
Aiden and the Bean
Anthony and the Bean
Abby was quite unimpressed by the Bean
We loved listening to the pipes!
It was fun to watch and teach the boys a little about the music of our heritage.
Last year Aiden begged me to ride on the ferris wheel at Navy Pier with him. It was winter, freezing, and the ferris wheel wasn't running. I made him a promise that we would do it together that summer. Summer came and I was pregnant with Abby. Needless to say, I had to break a promise, I couldn't take him up in the ferris wheel. I cried over it. I do Not like breaking promises to my children! On Mother's Day, I made good on that promise!
Aiden loved it!!! Man that thing gets high!
A sweet family picture!
Then, we visited the Children's Museum. Once again Abby was not very impressed.
We didn't realize how late it was and only had fifteen minutes in the museum before it closed. Yet, we still managed to become firefighters for a brief moment.
A wonderful Mother's Day thanks to my sweet boys (including Patrick) and my sweet girl! But by the end of the day, we were tired!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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