The End is Near

Well it is time for the inevitable. I am going to close this baby down. I am obviously not posting anything.

Life here has just gotten busier (and better) over the last few years. And I simply don't have time or the motivation to do this blog. I mean, pretty much everyone who would read this anyway is connected to me on Facebook. And while I have a love/hate relationship with FB, it is just so practical for keeping my friends and family updated.

Besides, when I see how others use their blogs to share touching stories, life insights, motivate others with good ideas...and well...I just don't say much of anything, I realize I am not a bonafied blogger!

So thanks to those of you that read my blog. As pathetic as it was. ;-)

The few final pictures are courtesy of our fabulous friend and photographer Martin. Check out his blog at www.britsnap.com

Jessica

Back to Boracay!

This past Christmas, Michael and I took a trip, just the two of us, to a tiny island in the Philippines called Boracay. And we absolutely loved it! And when we found air fare for $50 a person to go in April we decided to take our first family of four vacation. It was wonderful. The boys loved the beach and the pool!!! They are ready to go back...and so am I! Here are a few pictures from that trip.

PHOTO BY GABE: The sky was only pink like this for seconds during sunset. Yet Gabe managed to catch it. Good job Gabe!

Maddox had a great time. He loved, loved, loved the beach. Couldn't get enough!

Gabe enjoyed the beach as well. Though he really preferred the pool. The beach was just a bit too sandy for his tastes. :-)

Relaxing after a fun day of playing.

PHOTO BY GABE: We were quite impressed with his photographing skills. He has really gotten into photography. He is asking for a camera of his own for Christmas.

Just floating around in the water. They did this for hours!

I LOVE THESE BOYS!

Family photo time.

Michael and the boys on the boat going back to the airport.

Me and the boys. Gabe looks a little rough. But hey, what you gonna do? The sun was in his eyes!


We had an amazing trip!!! As you can see. :-)

Photo Update

Cousin Aaron, Cousin Jordan, Maddox & Gabe



Swinging with Michael!



The boys (and Ellie the dog) building Legos.



Gabe jumping on the trampoline with friend Zane.



Maddox built weights so he could make the "bumps" on his arms bigger. I think he meant his muscles. :-)



Gabe built an automobile.



Maddox with the restaurant owner and some of the waitresses at our favorite eating place. He loves the ladies!



Maddox says this is, "One funny looking fruit!"



Gabe and I fed the lemurs on his class field trip. They were fun little things. This one thought my backpack was a good place for snack time.



Gabe doing some feeding.



On another class field trip we visited an organic food farm. Gabe had the best time picking some veggies! But still refused to eat any of them.