Sunday, September 21, 2014

the half-way point

We have officially been at the beach a full week today. It has swiftly passed by and I could not be more thankful that we still have another week left. We are just not ready to go home.

The sand and the salt combined with the sting of the sea water have been a balm. Cleansing and refreshing. Washing away the disappointment and worry of the past few months. 



Also, let me just say how much I love my sweet husband. I am so thankful for the strong and attentive father that he is. Poor man has been so sick yet still spent over an hour today pulling our wilds on a boogie board.





It was so entertaining. I snapped away and cheered and laughed, all the while Eleanor is fussing and screaming "mine, mine." I'm not sure where she got this mine business, but seriously it's a bit much. She has been quite a handful on this trip, but then you pick her up and she starts patting you on the back and whispers "mine" and well, somehow the world is right again.




As I watched Kaleb throughout the day, continue to give and do and help and hold. A sense of calm came over me. Yeah things have not been working out the way we planned, that happens, but I know it's going to be ok. I would follow this man anywhere, and I know with him at the helm we will be just fine.

43 comments :

  1. What a seriously beautiful post.

    You have a beautiful family and I hope you enjoyed your full week at the beach, haha! Lucky duck.

    Naturally Jes

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  2. Amazing pictures!
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  3. It's such a great feeling to know you have a good man by your side, to help you out and that's there for you and your kiddos. I'm glad y'all had a good time. The photos are beautiful!

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  4. Fabulous family pictures!!!!
    xo
    Anastasia
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  5. Looks like you are all having such a lovely time! The photos are gorgeous!
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  6. :) Once again, some beautiful photos. Good on your man for as you said dragging a boogie board around for a little while! What a truly brilliant father, those kids are lucky ducks to have you both.

    x

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  7. Your photos are so lovely and heartfelt. Adorable children x

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  8. Dear, I adore you and your pictures!

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    love, xoxo

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  9. Aww so adorable!
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  10. Aw everyone is so happy! I know I've said this before, but you have such a beautiful family!

    xo

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  11. Aww I love this post, beautiful family, beautiful words and of course beautiful pictures - everything is stunning! :)

    Layla xx

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  12. Wonderful pictures, looks like you are having a lot of fun!!

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    x

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  13. aww, so much happiness in these photographs <3

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  14. I know I say this just about every day but your photos are amazing. I love all of the candid action shots, you really have the cutest family.

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  15. Great post, dear!

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  16. beautiful pictures...

    xo

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  17. Beautiful family photos and nice moments to remember.
    Have a nice week!
    x
    Stella from a A Shiny Place

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  18. Aw these photos are so sweet and beautiful! Amazing post, I really love it! Adorable!
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  20. Love this! Your words about your husband... so sweet. And all these photos are precious! I hope he feels better!

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  21. I love how you talk about your husband, such sweet words! I hope he feels better in time for this last week of vacation. Your kids look like they are just having a blast running around and enjoying their time outside. I'm glad that it has been a healing and rejuvenating trip!

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  22. What a cute pictures, so lovely!
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  23. Awww, looks like such a fun time. You have such a loving family. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Aw lovely pictures! Beautiful family! =)

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  25. these photos are amazing! love a fun time at the beach!
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  26. I hope I find a good husband as you did! that's everything! :)))

    xx

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  27. So glad you are enjoying vacation- LOVE the photos! Such a happy, gorgeous fam. :)

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  28. Let more lovely photos that really show how connected your family is.. thank you for sharing! :)

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  29. Love the pics! Glad your vacation is putting everything in perspective;) you are so very blessed and I know God has a wonderful plan for your future!

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  30. Aww, what lovely pictures and you are lucky to have a wonderful husband. xx

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  31. What a beautiful post! Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Beautiful photos!
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  33. Really amazing pictures!

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  34. You are so lucky to have found someone that you feel is WORTH feeling that way about it. Don't take it lightly, that is probably the hardest thing in life to find (I'm sure you don't). Things don't always work out how we plan, but often times that just means there's something better in store :)

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  35. Beautiful photos and beautiful family. I love this post!

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  36. Your husband sounds so amazing, as parents some times we just push through! Your family is absolutely beautiful and so lucky to have you too!

    xx Cara
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  37. That's so beautiful, really inspiring pictures.

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  38. beautiful... thank you for sharing ...

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  39. This is such a beautiful post! I love your family--it sounds like you and your wonderful husband are providing the perfect life for your littles. I hope you are having the most incredible time on this vacation. From these pictures, it looks like you are--and you all deserve it :) Here's to hoping your man feels better soon!

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  40. These photos are so beautiful and you have an equally gorgeous family! I'm so envious of your trip to the beach!

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