The shades of the challenge could be shown using ink, ribbons, buttons, paper, etc., but had to be only these shades.
Cardstock and DP: Kraft, Cream, and Distressed Dots - Papertrey
This boy has fulfilled his destiny this weekend. Uncle Eric has very fun boy toys like a deer stand, four wheelers, guns and other outdoor, tough boy stuff. Gibson got invited to go and spend the day and night with his cousins and visit the deer lease, ride the four wheelers, and shoot stuff. Of course he said yes.
He had seen pictures of this and he was ready. He also has seen pictures of the deer stand, complete with a spiral staircase to get to the top. He practiced shooting his bow and arrow in the backyard and tried to pack for at least three days before he was actually going. The day of the trip, we got him dressed warmly and outfitted with his gear. I asked him if he was sure that he was ready to go. He answered back with, "Mom, this is my destiny."
The inside of this card reads:
This card can be used for a baby or wedding shower, birthday, anniversary, congratulations, take your pick.
How can you beat views like this? There were surfers in their wet suits taking on the waves.
The beach was covered with a million shells that had washed onto the beach from the night before. Landry took it as her personal mission to crush every single piece on the beach.
Grace was trying out her new camera.
I'm having fun with mine too!
Ahhh...Doesn't that just scream relaxation and adventure? :) (Maybe I should have said "ooze" instead of "scream.")
While there, we took a walking tour of Christmas lights along the harbor. We also went to the aquarium. They had great exhibits full of sharks and other exciting sea animals. We were there at night, so the lighting was really bad to get good pics.
These were on the wall.
This was the bathroom floor and Grace thought that this might be the coolest thing that she had ever seen.
We found this great place called Rita's. This was one of those finds that we happened upon and it was delicious!!!! They make Italian ice and homemade custard and the desserts are different flavors and combos of each. I had a mango Italian ice layered with coconut custard. Wow. I don't even know what to say. Thank goodness they aren't near here because I would gain 100 lbs. It was that good.
The kids thought so too!
Landry had enough.
During our holiday break we had the chance to meet up with some great friends, the Bragdons. We have always loved hanging out with them, not only for our similar beliefs and situations with children and large families, but because they are an amazingly inspiring couple. They have four kids as well - 3 girls and 1 boy, and our kids have always gotten along together really well. When we take over a restaurant - watch out! It was so fun to see how much their kids have grown and our kids picked up with them as though we are at their house every day.
Faithlynn and Elise were hanging out in the hammock. Actually, the hammock was extremely popular and we were having to regulate time and turns.
Olivia has grown into such a beautiful grown-up girl!
Hayden was sporting his super hero cape that he got for Christmas.
We had a wonderful time and appreciated their hospitality so much! We always love a good visit.
