miniVACA

This past weekend, we were blessed to have a mini vacation with the children. Praise the Lord! No cell phones, no email, no Internet (OK a little Internet). Imagine the peace and freedom from all these technologies that we so desperately need....awww....bliss (Acy, that's a shot out to you, hee-hee).

My beloved had a four day weekend since his schedule for work changes again. On Saturday, his second job had a company picnic on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Last time we were there was before we had children, over nine years ago! I believe we were there with some friends to watch some pro-volleyball. So needless to say, we were excited to go. NESS provided all of us with ALL DAY passes to the boardwalk! What a blessing! We were too late for the food, but that's OK, we just bought some munchies and headed off to the rides. Two realities hit me that day,

One: I'm deathly afraid of heights! Or as hubby says, "It's not the height your afraid of, it's falling down that you're afraid of." LOL! Thanks, hon for comforting me...Not!

Two: We need to do more of this stuff. Just freely enjoying life, each other and the many blessings that God gives us. Don't worry about the sand, it can always get washed off. Cherish the little ones all covered in the sand. They won't be little for long.

Sunday night, we were suppose to head back to home to go "camping" in our backyard. But we all woke up late and decided to stay in South Bay, plus it was too cold to sleep outside. So we hung out at Dave & Busters and walked around the Great Mall. The kids had fun trying their hands at the games....so did Mommy and Daddy :) After a couple of hours there, we headed back home.

Monday afternoon, we hung out at Children's Wonderland. With a small $2 fee (each person), we were able to enjoy their playgrounds. This is a really fun place to go if you're ever in area. They have some really neat play structures. Best thing, they're playing Disney songs on their PA system. We love Disney songs!!!

Monday night, we headed for our favorite hangout...the drive in. We really enjoy coming here with the children. This time though, we were only able to stay for one movie. Everyone was wiped out by the end.

Vacations don't always have to be so extravagant....and expensive! You don't even have to go out of your driveway to have a fun vacation. Turn off your cell phones, iphones, blackberries, email and just enjoy the company of your family.

**Pictures will be uploaded soon***