Monday, March 31, 2008

Individual Time

It is always interesting to try and spend individual time with all three Things. Daniel and I spend quite a bit of time in the pool and going for walks. He just loves his stroller this year. There are times when he makes it very clear that he doesn't want out and wants to keep walking and checking things out. Sophia and I go down for breakfast every morning. Just the two of us. We play the "I Spy" game while we wait for our breakfast. And sometimes at night....we sneak out while Daddy plays with Daniel and we go down for ice cream. Emmie and I get to spend time together when the little ones go down for their afternoon nap. We usually have lunch together. Now that Alycia has gone back home....my sweet husband goes up to the room during nap time. He brought work to do, so he really doesn't mind. Besides....he knows what a sun goddess I am. I'm excited that we bought another week of time share while we have been here, also we traded one of our weeks, so that we can "upgrade" to the new building with a fully equipped kitchen. We have a small kitchen now...but no stove. Next year we won't have to deal with that.....yeah! ;) The two bedroom suite that we are in now, we still have for a week as well. I am hoping to bring my parents next year for a week and they can stay in this unit. It would really be wonderful to spend that quality time with them and for Oma and Opa to be with their grandchildren. Just a few more days of paradise and then it's back home to the cold. I'll be ready.....I'm way too routined.....I need to get back to that! ;) And for those of you that are having trouble viewing my blog, I uploaded these pictures a bit smaller. I thought maybe that had something to do with it. You'll have to let me know. ~Hugs~ S*

34 comments:

OH MY #6 said...

enjoy! looks wonderful.

Lea

mommy24treasures said...

beautiful, I am so glad you have enjoyed yourself and that the kids have done so well away from the compund ;)
I am a routine girl too.
Love
C

Adele said...

I have enjoyed reading and seeing pics from your fun vacation. Although I have been jealous too. HAHA. I would looooooooooooove to be in Hawaii right now. It looks like so much fun. By the way, you have become an expert at photography. You are taking fabulous pics, girlfriend! Well, enjoy the rest of your vacation!!!

Terri said...

Looks like you are having a wondeful time, how could you not when your in Hawaii!!! The pictures look great & the colors are beautiful (loved the picture of Sophia kissing Emmie, so adorable).

Enjoy the rest of your trip before you came back to reality!!! Keep the pic's coming!

Terri

Gail said...

Love your pics, they are just beautiful. I can relate to getting back to the routine thing as I am like that too. Enjoy the rest of your vacation Steffie!
:)

Anonymous said...

I agree with everyone - your pictures are AMAZING.
wow.
Stunning.
Enjoy !
Blessings ~

~Amy~ said...

Everyone is looking tan and beautiful!! So nice that you got a bigger room for next year! We will have to plan some fun girl time for when you get back! I would love to do dinner with you and Kimberly! Enjoy your last few days in paradise...Michigan is wanting to warm up and I think its coming... Love ya girl!

Kim said...

LOVE the pictures..
You are all looking beautiful as always..
Sounds like you are enjoying every second..
Have a Great Week..
HUGS..

Briana's Mom said...

The pictures are soooo beautiful. Looks like you are having a fabulous time.

FHL said...

Sounds like the perfect vacation! Beautiful pics!!!

Gwen Oatsvall said...

individual time is always so special w/ our kids .. it does look like such a fabulous place to relax ... enjoy the sun ... i am praying for sun and warm weather here ... the cold weather is starting to depress me !

Anonymous said...

It looks heavenly. I wish I was there!!!! Your photo's are beautiful!

Michelle R Photography said...

Enjoy those last few days of paradise & palm trees!

Lisa said...

Love the pictures!! Everyone looks like they are having a WONDERFUL time! Enjoy!

Anonymous said...

Everyone looks happy! Hugs to Emmie, Sophia and Daniel! (you and David, too) The pictures came up immediately!
Love, Oma

Nikki said...

Sounds like you are really making this vacation VERY special for all of the kiddos...I love that. Everyone looks happy, tan, and beautiful.
Enjoy the rest of your time and keep posting those gorgeous pictures. Your new camera is awesome!

Debbie said...

Great pictures, It looks like paradise!!!

Debbie

Tiffany said...

Very Beautiful pictures and beautiful Hawaii......
looks and sounds like you are enjoying your vacation!

Laura Nipper said...

The photos are fabulous and everyone looks soooooooooo happy. Glad you guys are having a great time. I am able to view all the photos and the computer pulls your page up right away.

sheryl said...

What a perfect vacation! I am so envious, spring has left us here in the southeast and we are having drizzly, cold days. Thanks for sharing a little sunshine!

Sheryl

Mr.Brian said...

I am not to fussy.If my suite does not have a stove next year that is OK with me.After all you and I will be eating out most of the time.
Sound like it a is a dream vacation.Glad you are having a great time.

Deb said...

Sweet pics, love the one of you and the 'D' Man. Sounds like you are having a great time. I just read your last post and decided it can't possibly be very relaxing if you have to get up at 3 for at poolside chair! Ouch. I would not do well in that situation.

Anonymous said...

I've been following along, Steffie!
I'm so happy for your family to have this wonderful time together enjoying each other.:)

Be safe and healthy!

insanemommy said...

Ok, so how long did it take you to get ready to go to the pool?! lol. I've never seen anyone look so purrr-dee at the swimming pool... Kitchen?! Are ya nuts? Vacations are for eating out. Every. Stinkin. Meal. heehee. Looks like you're enjoying your time with the kiddies. Don't burn yoru boobies. *grin*

Jewels of My Heart said...

Steff, if I ask real nice....
if I promice to be good....
may I have some individual time with you in Hawaaii too????????
I will be low maitinance.... just leave my on the beach an sneek off.... my feelings won't be hurt.......
Aloha

PandaMom said...

Your camera ROCKS and these pics are all sooooo darn amazing!!!! Happy that y'all are having a great time together! ; )

kerri said...

Everyone looks so great, tanned, relaxed and grinning from ear to ear!!
I am so happy your having a great vacation!!
BTW, your looking great in that bathing suit!! ;)

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

The pictures are great! Looks like you are having a great time! I hated coming home to the cold but I was ready to get back in to my routine!

day by day said...

These pictures are all just beautiful! I am so glad that you are all having a great time! Boy, the pool looks WONDERFUL and sooo inviting!

The towel story is funny. That same thing happens where we go on vacation, too. I don't think they start quite that early in the a.m., though. : )

Enjoy the rest of your days there!!

The Byrd's Nest said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...all of you!

I know what you mean about routine too...two weeks was enough for us in Hawaii;)

Shelly and Family said...

A whole other week...now that's my kind of vacation!

(I am hoping when we go back to Disney in Jan 2009, it will be for 2 weeks...one week is just not enough. Our trip this coming Sept for Disney is only going to be for a week seeing how it is only going to be Francesca, my mom, and me. Keith said he can't handle two Disney vacations so close together lol! but knowing him, when the time comes to leave, he'll come along...)

~Amy~ said...

Good news friend...Tyler put another offer on that house he tried for once before! It's going for almost $30,000 cheaper then before...I'm praying that we get it! How fun!! ;)

Hope you are soaking up the last days of paradise...

xoxo

Michelle said...

Love the pictures! You all look so refreshed(and tan!) I love individual time with the kids.

Shelly and Family said...

Hi Steffie...I just got your message left on our blog and OMG...how great is that! The kids are going love it and you know it is going to be so well worth it!