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Maui Trip // Life in Photos

May 1, 2014

Maui Trip

:: Maui Trip // Life in Photos ::

I can’t believe it’s already been a month since we left for our getaway to Maui, Hawaii! We had about three months leading up to the trip to prepare and anticipate all the fun we would have. Of course, five nights away flew by so quickly! Now it seems as if it were only a mere dream! I’ve had so much fun looking through our photos and thought that I’d share some favorites with you, but first…  

Vacation Husband {simply happenstance} Our Trip to Maui in Photos

This was a trip for just the two of us! That’s right! {My saint of a mom willingly volunteered to watch our four little ones for the time we were gone! She didn’t just meet their everyday needs, you guys… she continued to homeschool them! We are so blessed by her! Thanks, Mom! You’re seriously –THE BEST!}

So, back to this “Vacation Husby” of mine… he was completely carefree and present! You see, he didn’t have to  wake up at 4 a.m. to go to work, make his two-hour commute, run to Trader Joe’s for me on his way home after a 72-hr. shift, fold laundry, cook dinner, or help with the bedtime routine! This guy was STRESS-FREE… and was clearly loving it! It was ah-mazing, if I do say so myself! 

Trip to Maui

In all honesty, it really was a break that we both needed! Since our move last July to the mountains, and the start of our homeschooling journey this school year, I hadn’t been away from the kids {not even for a yoga class}. As much as I love and adore them… I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with life and the day-to-day routine. {I’m sure many of you can relate!}   [Read more…]

Filed Under: Family, Simply Obsessed

California Family Road Trip

November 4, 2012

:: California Family Road Trip ::

It was only a few years ago that we embarked on the most

charming road trip with the kids up the coast of California.

We turned what would have been a regular Fall weekend

into a long, relaxed, and simple family trip.

We set out in the early morning hours,

with our kids still cozied up in their warm pj’s.

We headed up the 5 Freeway from Orange County {in Southern California}

towards Solvang. We stopped for a brief visit

and delved through the endearing little town.

With our tummies filled of warm Belgian waffles,

and nutty, chocolately fudge to go….

we traveled North for a few more hours to the captivating seaside city of Monterey.

We were fortunate enough to reserve a room at the beautiful Intercontinental Hotel…

The best part, was that the hotel was located on Cannery Row.

Once we parked, we didn’t have to take the car out again!

We wandered through the darling town and instantly fell in love with the area…

That first night was cold and crisp {absolutely perfect, in my opinion}.

We had dinner with the littles and made our way to

Ghirardelli for salted caramel hot chocolates…

{find a yummy recipe from pinterest here}

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Family

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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