What I'm loving

While we were at the beach last week I tried a new face sunscreen that I loved.

Josie Maran SPF 40 lotion; it was great.  It went on smooth, has a mild scent (too much fragrance doesn't work for my skin), and did a great job keeping my face burn free.  It's not greasy like other sunscreens I've tried and didn't cause a single breakout after long sweaty days in the sun.  I give it an A+.

Good ole' Neutrogena was another favorite.  It's called "dry touch" and it was. I loved that it wasn't greasy/sticky/icky.  And it worked.  A+

I love these kicks. Nike Free Run 3's.  Husband and I have a goal to work out like maniacs this summer and get in excellent shape.  And I'm planning to run my first half marathon at the end of summer (it's in writing now, I can't back down!).  Nike's marketing department has assured me that I need these shoes and once they are on my feet I will become a track star.  SOLD! Plus they are pink.

I picked up the adorable Jcrew neon pink shorts at the beach last week and I *love* them.  They are way more neon in person but so super cute.

And finally, I had a glass of Riffault Sancerre at George's last week and it was *so* delicious.  It's a dry white (I don't like sweet wine).  Go getcha some!

Sweet little memories

This was our home away from home for the week. Little yellow beach house--I miss you already.

If you could see my real house right now you would know I have no business sitting at this computer. After a week at the beach and prior to that both families visiting, Christian's birthday party, and school ending I can barely see the floor.  But... oh, I'll get to that tomorrow.  Right now I'm going to post *tons* of beachy pictures and pretend I'm still vacationing in paradise with my 3 favorite boys.

Campbell was always very tired and very hungry after days on the beach.  We can't keep him full and have no idea where he puts all this food.  Poor thing fell asleep eating cheez-its almost every afternoon.

There were some very narly waves this week, pretty much every day the water was a bit rough.  You really had to hang on to your trousers if you know what I mean.

Christian is turning into such a big boy.  I can't believe how tall he's getting.  The ages of 3 and 5 are seriously adorable and fun (and a tad exhausting) but mostly fun:)

Thank you kind lady on the beach for snapping our one and only family pic of the week!

I'm covered in sand and I don't care. *Finally* we are all looking at the camera!

Our little beach neighborhood..until we meet again:)

The beach is THAT way

We were trying to get the boys to show us their muscles and say "The beach is that way"..they will love me for this someday..

Our week is flying by.  We've fallen into a little beachy routine..coffee (I wake early and drink mine in peace:), breakfast, beach (lunch on the beach), then out to dinner. I could get used to this. We've been spending some time down at Seaside in the evenings. There are some great restaurants, some great shops (to husband's dismay, why do men hate shopping??), and it's a darling little place. The Truman Show was filmed there which makes me love it more since that's a favorite movie of mine.

We've eaten so far at Great Southern Cafe (which lived up to its name with fried okra sticks and shrimp and grits that were out of this world), Pickles, home of delicious grass fed beef burgers, cold beer, and of course fried pickle spears (which Little C actually liked!) and an ice cream joint called Heavenly that lived up to its name.  Christian is like mommy and got tried and true chocolate while Campbell is more adventurous and went for strawberry cheesecake.

Downtown Seaside

The Truman House!! I thoroughly embarrassed my husband by standing here and taking 6 million pictures. Okay I have to say it: "Good morning! Oh and in case I don't see ya good afternoon, good evening, and good night!"  ;)

 I love that the houses are named and have the family names on them too...Truman's is special of course..these houses aren't cheap, they go for a mil..

When Christian is on the beach his feet rarely touch the sand..he's like a little bird jumping and fluttering around.

Scenes from vacay

I'm into abbreviations lately so vacation has turned into vacay.  We're having a lovely time soaking up the Florida sunshine.  It's a good thing.

Tonight we ate the most fabulous meal I've had in a while.  I was a little nervous as to whether my hooligans would behave at a nice restaurant but a glass of Riffault Sancerre calmed my nerves and all was well.  It will be a favorite vacation memory--George's in Alys Beach, you.are.yummy! For the record I had a divine organic salad with fried goat cheese and zinfandel poached pears followed by ginger and sweet chili glazed rock shrimp with black coconut rice and cilantro pineapple coleslaw.  It was as good as it sounds.  Other than our fancy little dinner we've just been relaxing.  Here's proof.

Are we there yet?

A question I answered 567 times yesterday! YES, thankfully we are officially on vacay:) Per tradition we ran down to the beach last night for a few quick pics but it was getting dark fast...

PS! Happy Mother's Day:)

The land of random

• Today was the last day of school for the boys and I cried.  Their teachers made sweet books showing pictures of how they've changed over this school year and boy did they ever.  Here are my cuties planting flowers the other day:

• On the other hand, I'm glad school is out because I'm SO tired of being sick.  Farewell school germs!

• I finished Fifty Shades of Grey (the trilogy) last week and um, it was good.  Okay it was great and I couldn't put it down. To call it racy would be the understatement of the year, but the characters are intriguing and it's a love story. I heard through the grapevine that Ian Somerhalder may play Christian Grey in the movie--and that's okay with me. I approve;)

• I've been using Neutrogena Sesame Oil and I love it. I hate lotion yet I need a moisturizer so this has been my friend.  It smells sweet and clean and fresh. Yum for summer.

• Mac's Viva Glam VI is lovely! The description calls it warm plum with pearl but for me it has been a perfect all around shade.

• More love for Mac: a sales lady recommended Warm Soul as a bronzer/blush and it is so pretty.  I actually wear it with my usual blush (Mocha). It has a pretty shimmer, but it's not overdone with glitter, it's subtle.  I like it!

• My Stella and Dot jewels arrived and I love everything to pieces! SO pretty. Favorite earrings ever:

• And that is all!