One Last Report

Well, it's been a wonderful time at the beach this week. Ahh... the glory of summer and vacation, yet the fatigue that follows a trip! We will definitely need a few to get "back to normal" after our time away. I'm not quite sure what "normal" is going to look like, seeing as we never really found it before leaving on vacation!

No doubt, we will find our way in this new realm of three children soon enough. Nothing like a week away to show us all that we have still left to learn! :) Thankfully, God promises to walk each step with us, never to leave us, and to love us even in our greatest inadequacies.

Tonight, GG and I are off again to "wedding hop" briefly up in Princeton. Tomorrow night we will all officially be back in Gasperini-Ville to settle in before GG's work and M's little preschool begins in a week. Can't wait to write again from normalcy!

God bless you today!! Warm hugs. :)

Out and About

Despite the yuckier weather, we've still been having a grand time here at the beach!

Yesterday, we headed to the Virginia Beach Science Museum and Aquarium. The boys all enjoyed seeing the aquatic life up close and personal, though when asked later about what his favorite part of the day was, M replied, "I liked playing with trains." (What a surprise. :) T-baby seemed to really like the stingray petting tank, while both boys were in awe of getting to pet a rat in the reptile exhibit. Overall, we had such fun hanging with my sister, bro-in-law, and their boys. Nothing like family, just wished we all lived closer to one another!


Today the clan headed out in the overcast weather to fly a flurry of kites. Among them was one given to me by Mimi when GG and I were dating! We attempted to fly it at the Princeton Battlefield when GG proposed 8 years ago. Amazingly enough, it still worked and flew like a champ before getting caught on a beach house! Thankfully, we were able to retrieve it for future kite-flying memories... The boys had a great time while Baby J and I stayed back, nursed, and snoozed. His nighttime sleeping habits have been less-than-reliable lately, leaving me a virtual zombie during the day! Thankfully, we caught some shut-eye while everyone was outside having fun.



And below are two shots of my precious boys, including one of a sleeping squishie. Everyone is remarking how chubby his cheeks are looking these days! Too cute. He is the best and I am in love with my newest baby boy. :)

God bless from the beach!

Dinner Guests

Enjoying a relaxing dinner on the terrace...

Good food!

Great company!
Wonderful times--thumbs up!

Hats Off!

We enjoyed fun in the sun on beach day #1!

The Gasperini clan headed to church, donuts, and then quality beach and pool time. Only this mama and Baby J managed to stay dry the whole day... Not for long! We finished the night with dinner out and then a belated celebration of T-baby's birthday. Nothing like cake to make us feel a little more at home while away. Enjoy the first of many shots! :) Happy Monday and God bless!

The Big Kahuna, ready for fun

Cousins A and A--are they twins or what?
Bathing beauties
Squishy, getting squishier by the minute!
The Big Kahuna catches a Killer Whale!
Pool Studs
Birthday boys
Open Wide--how much cake can one fit into his mouth?

Where's da beach?

I think we found it! Can't wait to post pics of our Virginia Beach getaway with my family!
Stay tuned! :)


(wireless internet while on vacation should be illegal! I'm in heaven! :)

Jiggety Jig

To Princeton, to Princeton
Mim/Pop are the greatest.

To wedding, to wedding
catching up on the latest.

To ocean, to ocean
to play with one's kids.

Home again, home again
Gosh, what a gig!

We are home. We are well traveled (whew!). We are happy.
Praising God for the blessings of good friends and a warm home to which to return.
So glad to be back...

Enjoy the few photos from Princeton and the wedding (battery died without charger! Yikes...) (Yes, it's the same dress from Cabo--resourcefulness! :)

The grands at work.

After Mass with beloved Father Thom.

The beautiful bride and dear friend, Jen.Great friends from PU running days.

And we're off...

Again!

The boys and I are hitting the road today on a trek across country.
We'll be wedding, Princeton, and beach hopping with sights of Mimi and Papa and more good Princeton friends along the way!

I will report back when we return a week from Sunday. Whew!!
Let's hope we survive...

Cabo Baby!

WHEW!!

Twist our arms and force us to have an *incredible* time in Mexico... No hay problema. :)

GG and I arrived Tuesday to sunshine, palm trees, cacti, huge waves, and relaxation. Need I say more? We ate well, swam, walked the beach, and laid in beach chairs. No one bothered us, unless to offer another frozen drink. Heaven? Almost. :)

Two days later, we were joined by throngs of friends and family of our friends, Tony and Julie, there to celebrate a beautiful wedding. The best part--Christ was exalted at every opportunity! What a blessing it was to witness this Christian gathering, leading to the Christ-centered nuptials. Gorgeous! GG and I reveled in time with dear friends from our Princeton days... Nothing like great conversation while floating in a pool. Good stuff.

Hope you all enjoyed a blessed week. Hugs and prayers!!

Here are some snapshots of our time...

Gone To Mexico

GG and I are OUTTA here! :) We are off to Mexico tomorrow morning to enjoy a belated 5th wedding anniversary added to a celebratory trip for our friends', Tony and Julie, wedding in Cabo San Lucas. Should be great fun.

I promise ample pictures and updates next Monday. In the meantime, we'll be pool and oceanside, enjoying the *glory* of sleeping in...

Your prayers for our safety and my heart's longing while missing the boys would be so appreciated. They will be in the loving arms of my parents, Gramz and Pappy, and will be suredly having the time of their lives.

Also, in our absence, HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to our sweet Baby T! He turns ONE on Thursday (yes, we are missing our precious boy's b-day! I already am full of guilt about it!! His party will come the following week...)

Hope you all have a stupendous week. God bless you and miss you!