Back from our trip to the Southern Caribbean. What an amazing time, it feels like some sort of a dream.. aqua blue waters and skies, puffy white clouds, fine white sand. We missed our munchkins of course. But it was important for us to connect again, and remember all the reasons we’re together. God is good.
Photographers don’t generally post photos of themselves. Obviously, we are the ones behind the camera most of the time. I also don’t love seeing myself in a photograph – I think I look much better behind the camera, not in front of it.
But I’m posting this one, thanks to Jaco. This shot captures me right now. Blessed. Happy. A new year. Fresh start. Makes me think of all that positive stuff. I know my hair looks like a rats nest, and I’m trying to keep it out of my mouth while laughing and reeling at the fact that I just swung from a rope swing and landed in the crystal clear Caribbean ocean behind me. Seriously. Rope swinging is great therapy.
The Pacific Northwest was slammed with a snowstorm while we were away, and we came back to a whole week of shoveling snow, cancelled school, freezing rain, and arctic wind chill. A contrast, to say the least. But it’s so good to be home. I really missed the kids this trip, and feel whole again now that we are all back together. Jaco had to run off right away for a business trip to Ontario, so I was home to read stories, play games, make crafts and bake cookies with the kids.
It was wonderful. Just as wonderful as Aruba.
great pics!
This is my dad. I have so much love and respect for my dad. He had a major back injury years ago that prevented him from continuing to work in the flooring industry. His doctor advised him he had better find a new career, and fast. With five kids at home, my dad pursued his dream of being a travel agent. Throughout the years he had dabbled in selling travel – specifically cruises, and it seemed like a logical career to pursue. When an 
Which leads me to the reason I mention Aruba. I am headed to the South Caribbean.
Sandra and Andrew have four beautiful kids.
Breastfeeding is a beautiful time for mom and baby.
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