I LOVE FALL...and STARBUCKS!

Growing up in Miami, FL all I knew was summer. I loved it naturally and lived for the beach. When I moved to NC I got a taste of Fall. I knew I studied that there were seasons in school, but never really got to experience it. The leaves were gorgeous, the air so crisp, with just enough sunshine to warm your skin. Perfect weather! My "bumming out" outfit of choice in the fall is a sweatshirt, hair up in a pony tail, some shorts or jeans, and of course flip flops. If I am lucky there is a Starbucks cup in my hand. Fall is like a mix of the summer that passed and the winter to come. I love this part of the year in NC.

You just know that Fall is finally here when Starbucks has their Pumpkin Spice Latte on the menu. This year it got here even earlier than the first day of Fall, and let me tell you it was way welcomed! Sure, I admit, not good for the waist line, but since my waist line doesn't matter these days, I indulge! These just taste so much better when you are pregnant. DELISH!! The first one I had I cheated and just had it, the next one she made half decaf for me so it could be more baby friendly. Can't even tell the difference. YUMMY.

I am sure I am growing a Starbucks and Caribou junkie in there right this moment, just like her sister Genesis. See, with Tyler I steered clear of most caffeine, first baby and all, and he could care less for the coffee, but Gen on the other hand, she BEGS for it. Poor thing, she cant have it just yet, so she can just take a taste of mine. I can't wait until she is older though, what can be more fun than a day of shopping with your daughter (she loves that too) that starts and ends at the coffee shop?

Of course, I think deep in my heart summer is still my favorite season, it reminds me of my childhood and my home. I have to admit though that I love falling for FALL. (Not to mention it will not be hard to say goodbye to this heat; can't believe I made it through summer and this pregnancy without chopping my hair off).

Disney 2007!

I can't believe that time has gotten away from me again! It has been nearly 12 days since we got back from vacation and it feels like I just got here. Not to mention I am nearly 30 weeks along!! Whew!

Disney was wonderful. We had a great time, the kids were great, the weather was great, even the baby was great!! We were really able to enjoy each other and that was special to me b/c most vacations are usually so hurried with so much to see and do. We really took it easy and were able to take lots in. That made it a memorable vacation for me. It's hard to imagine that soon there will be 3 kids to take to Disney, but I just cannot wait! Disney has always been one of my favorite places to go since I was a kid, I grew up there, but now that I get to take my own kids, Disney is at a whole new level. The light in their faces when we are there are just priceless, pure magic.

But how was Disney itself you ask? Well everyone does and they always ask how can I go so many times. Each time is different and new! There is so much to do it cannot be done on one trip so there is always variety. The kids experience is different as their age changes as well. This time Gen was able to dress up and Ty was able to ride big boy things with his Daddy, it was so well worth it.

As for Disney, perfect really. Everything is just so pristine there. One of John's coworkers sent him an email while we were there. She wanted to see a pic of Mickey taking a dookie it said. Odd request I know, though I guess it was a strange joke, a simple hope you are having fun would have done considering we are at kiddie/family central there, but well OK....sorry, you are so out of luck. Nothing takes a "dookie" there. Not even the birds! How the heck do they do that? There are thousands upon thousands going through there for 12-15 hours a day, and still, no trash anywhere, the stores in perfect order, the restaurants under control, the bathrooms actually clean, WOW! Still amazes me each time we go.

When we went there this year we went thinking we will skip next year with a new baby and all. Let me just say that by the time it was time to head home, John was already figuring out how we can go next summer. It was that great! John is so great at making things happen for us, and his mind is already planning. If not in 2008 I am sure we will be there in 2009. The kids are ready to go again and start saving their money! (they saved over 300 last time, pretty impressive!!) We did get a flat on the way back..a tiny draw back on a perfect vacation we are so thankful to have! Disney we will see you soon.