An Impromptu Decision

Last Sunday, my family met for lunch at our favorite, hole in the wall, Mexican Restaurant. My brother and parents had just returned from a spring break vacation to Cancun.  It was great to catch up.

In our conversation my mom started telling us about all the problems my grandparents were having with their vacation home in Florida. To make a long story short, basically their house was settling and they ended up finding out it was sitting on a sink hole.  They are having all this major work done on the house and had to move half the furniture out of the house.

In a joke I had suggested that my mom and I go down to help.  Her response was, well actually, I thought about it.  By the time we left the restaurant we had a plan to go home and look up the cost.  By 2pm we had our plane tickets bought and were on our way shopping for clothes for Brody to wear.

We left THE NEXT MORNING (yes, I know we're crazy) and headed for Fort Lauderdale. We stayed until Saturday. We ended up helping Grandma and Grandpa only a little, they mostly had all the work done.  However, the trip is one I will never forget.

I'll never forget that one time my mom, Brody, and I just decided to up and go to Florida.  The memories we made will last a lifetime.  We didn't do a whole lot except for play in the pool and go out to eat but it was one of the most special trips.  Brody had his first plane ride, his first time swimming, and his first time on the beach. I got to spend time with my mom and she got to experience her first grandchild doing all his "firsts" too.

The more I live, the more I realize these are the important things in life. We took 6 days out of our crazy schedules, and just did something we will never forget. We got away and forgot about all the business life sometimes holds. We got away and just spent time together.

I am so thankful for my mom. She has been such a influential part of my life and truly shaped the women I am today. I look up to her in every aspect of life. She is a great mom and an even better Grandma to my son.  I hope I can be half the mom to Brody that she is to me!

So here I sit, feeling so blessed by one little impromptu decision!
I'll leave you with some pictures from our adventure!

Brody on the beach with Great Grandma Schenkel

Brody's first plane ride

Brody and my mom (his gammy) on the pier

With Gammy in the pool

having so much fun sitting by the pool

He loved the water

Date Night

On Saturday night we had a much needed date night! We had a yummy steak dinner and then walked around and did some shopping. We ended the night at DeBrands for some amazingly sinful dessert

Sinful Truffles

A fun night with my man

My dear friend and accountablity partner Erica

Such a fun night with awesome friends

Everything but the Kitchen Sink

BUSY BUSY BUSY.

The past Easter Weekend left me feeling like I had lots of catch-up to do.  Unfortunately the blog comes last. 

This was our first Easter with Brody.  It was so much fun! Here are some pictures from our fun weekend!

My husband Lucas and Brody

My little family

It just came to me that I have never introduced my husband and son to you.  My husband, Lucas is 23 years old and Farmer.  He works full-time for my parents on their farm as well.  Brody D Jones is 10 months old! I get the the pleasure of being a stay at home mommy to this little turd.

Ok carrying on...

Monday was April 1. That can only mean on thing.  A new memory verse.  I have taken up the challenge of memorizing scripture this year with some of my bible study ladies.  We are following along with Beth Moore's 2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team. My scripture for this turn is probably one of my favorites right now. 

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Lastly, on Monday I also decided to take a challenge along with one of the blogs I follow. Mama Laughlin challenged us to "Be Present". Starting on Monday, I have been off anything social media, at 6 pm.  Be Present means that I'm spending time with my family not with facebook, twitter or you all.  So far it's been a breath of fresh air.  Last night the hubby and I cuddled and watched the voice. (I know TMI) But being able to just spend time with my boys has been so nice.  I can see this challenge carrying on past April 30th.

Well its been nice to catch up all...

Until next time

-Anna