Travelache | Lake Garda, Italy

Someday when Kyle and I have lots of money and free time and we don't have to work I am going to take him to Lake Garda, Italy. Just look at this.

Photo, Lake Garda: freetravelconsultant.com

And while we're in Italy we'll have to go to Venice and Rome and Pompeii and Florence and Cinque Terre, of course.

Photo, Pantheon in Rome: from R&W's trip to Europe.

Photo, Venice: from R&W's trip to Europe.

Photo, Cinque Terra: from R&W's trip to Europe

Now excuse me while I try to come up with a way to make millions of dollars to cure my travelache.

-wj

for more on R&W's trip to Europe, check out: manneyeuros.blogspot.com

Again!

Can you watch this video without laughing? Because I can't.



I love these two. And I love witnessing the love between them. They'll be best buds for sure.

I'm Worn

"I'm worn. My prayers are wearing thin. I'm worn even before the day begins... I'm worn. I've lost my will to fight. I'm worn so heaven come and flood my eyes!"

Photo: screenshot of "Worn" lyrics video

I woke up one Monday morning with a heavy, lonely heart. I struggled to get ready for work and get dressed. I struggled getting Cannen ready and to school. I struggled because I didn't want to. I wanted to crawl under my covers and sulk and feel sorry for myself. But I didn't. And then I heard this song. And then I cried. Boy, did I cry.

This song is just ... perfect. And it reminded me that my situation is not unique and it's not impossible. I believe God uses these moments and seasons in our lives to teach us to lean on Him and to trust wholly and completely in Him.

I'm really doing some major leaning these days :)




-Wen

First Camping Trip

Cannen and I met my parents, Nick, Taylor and Cade, Uncle Terry and Auntie Sandy and my cousin Jarrod his wife Tiff and their kids at Lake Eufaula on Friday night (Kyle was working, of course).

 

This was Cannen's first 'camping' trip and he loved it. Although the entire time I think he was wishing he was 6 so he could play with the big kids.

I think kids these days are spoiled because when I was a kid camping meant sleeping in tents. Oh well...I definitely don't mind air conditioning.

 

  He loves being on the loose.

My dad found a branch.

"Excuse me!"

 

I wanted to hug Taylor for this. She found an app that had all of the kids mesmerized
and, better yet, still. Pretty sure that's a first.

Cade is the cutest.

Finally got Cannen down for a nap.

Camping is exhausting!

San Diego

Kyle and I have been married seven (SEVEN!) years and we decided it was high-time we took a vacation. We hadn't been anywhere with just the two of us since Cannen was born, so this was a good time for us to get away for a few days.

We chose to visit San Diego. After much research I landed on the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. We had an amazing time. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our trip (July 19 - 23, 2012).

Bonus: I got to spend my 30th birthday in California. Unforgettable!