another vacation post

ARIZONA: part two

We headed to the cabin for the last 3 days of our vacation. The weather was perfect and the kids played outside all day every day. We did lots of four-wheeling, arrowhead hunting (only Matt was successful this year), game playing, crafting, tree climbing, gun shooting, water drinking, and relaxing.

Landon loved just roaming around outside. He fell down a lot outside but always got right back up without a scratch. However, when he tripped inside the cabin he came away with a split lip which was pretty bad. He had a hard time eating and drooled constantly because he couldn't shut his mouth.

the kids adding to our rock collection

poor kid!

Lincoln shooting his new BB gun

Landon hated the ATV at first, but soon loved going on rides!

they even climbed trees at night!

can you spot Kensie?

droolin'

The night before we left it rained. Afterward an amazing double rainbow appeared! It was so neat!! What a great way to end a fabulous vacation. We wish we could get down there more often.

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig

Whew. It's been a great few weeks full of vacationing fun! Back to back vacations are great, but exhausting. It's good to be back in a routine. So, without further ado, let's begin the vakay wrap-up's and picture overload!

ARIZONA: part one

Our yearly trip to Arizona was a blast! As usual we had car problems (that resulted in getting the transmission replaced when we got home) but luckily this time the car functioned until we were safely home again. The trip down went really fast (for me, at least!). Our kids are good travelers for the most part.

We spent the first 5 days eating ice cream, enjoying the pool, watching the Tour De France, playing games, shopping, hanging out with family, watching movies, and wishing we had iPhones so we could join in the Words With Friends action {haha!}.

Kens and Lincoln having a "tea party"

The kids loved playing with their cousins, and we had some hilarious times playing Boxers or Briefs.


part two coming up....

The Bees

As part of Lincoln's T-ball season he got 2 tickets to a Bee's game. He was SO excited to have a special night out with dad! The game was pretty boring, but they had fun eating hot dogs, getting treats, and meeting the Bee.

Lincoln also thought it was exciting that Matt got pulled over on the way home!
{Luckily just for having a headlight out!}

what the kids do when they're bored....

The Fourth

We celebrated the Fourth of July at the gardens. The kids made fun crafts, ate apple pie filling, and got their  faces painted. I got eaten alive by mosquitos. Jackson asked for a dragon on his cheek, but sadly the lady was only proficient in snakes....ah well!

Since fireworks are banned in our neck of the woods we opted to watch the Macy's NYC fireworks on TV. It was actually pretty good, but no substitute for seeing them in person. I heard that the valley was aglow all night thanks to the big daddy fireworks that are now legal. Maybe for the 24th we'll sit on the hill and watch it all!!

We also celebrated 10 years of remission for Matt! Woo Hoo!! I was contemplating throwing a huge bash to honor the occasion, but I didn't want to jinx anything. I'm superstitious like that. However, we are planning on attending Light the Night this year to celebrate.

Random Summer Fun

 fun at Lagoon with Grandpa & Dad!

Our little astronaut- at the gardens

 

 GIRL'S CAMP

I love these girls!!!

 Landon's first attempt at playing in the sprinklers: he was not a fan.

Lemonade Stand

Father's Day

 We celebrated Father's Day on Saturday and had a fabulous time! Matt, Kensie and Lincoln spent the day at Lagoon with Grandpa Holbrook and had such a blast. I was impressed that Lincoln went on all the rides; even Colossus and Centennial Screamer. My kids are braver than I was at that age!

They met up with us later at the park where we were having our own fun with the Young's and Hallman's! We ate a ton of cotton candy, played ball & frisby, ran around on the never-ending field, and ate yummy food. The little guys were thrilled with all the freedom to run! It was such a fun, relaxing day. We need to do it more often.

Drum Roll Please.....

And the winner of the Hapari giveaway is......

Yay Amy!! I wish everyone could have won....

Hapari Swimwear Giveaway!

Swimsuit shopping is the bane of my existence. I'm not the lean, mean, dancing machine that I once was. Now I'm more like a wide, fried, mommy machine....

Enter HAPARI! I am absolutely in love with this company and what they believe in. To quote them: "We make modest swimwear and tankinis that are stylish and comfortable for all body types."

tankini swimsuit

MODEST......Yes!
ALL body types.....triple Yes!!

I'm a fan of the tankini (why didn't they have these when I was growing up?) and there is seriously not one Hapari tankini that I don't like. They are all super cute!

I really love this one:

swimsuits by Hapari.com

After having four children, there are two major things that I must have in a swimsuit:

1- SUPPORT. Nursing four children means the girls are not what they used to be and I need all the help I can get keeping them lifted and contained! Hapari's SOS tankini's do just that. They have underwire, ladies! You heard me...UNDERWIRE! Hallelujah.

2- TUMMY CONTROL. Hapari has many options for bottoms, but my favorite are the Tummy Tuk's!

 I'm all about keeping that muffin top under wraps.

Not that this model needs the help.....

NOW, because we don't all look like models, Hapari has something for everyone. They carry Plus Sizes, have secret pockets in all their suits that accommodate silicone inserts (which they also sell) for those "less-endowed" individuals, which also makes them perfect mastectomy swimwear. They sell one-piece suits and binkini's, and even have suits for the guys! 

What more could you want? NOTHING, is the answer you are looking for.

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Hapari will generously provide the winner of this giveaway with an $85 gift card! Woo Hoo!!!

How to enter:

Visit Hapari.com, find your favorite swimsuit, come back and leave me a comment with either the name of the suit or a link to it.

You can earn 2 bonus entries by sharing the link to Hapari's site on Facebook and Twitter. In each case leave a separate comment including a link to where you've shared.

I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Friday, June 24th. 

Good luck everyone!!