Turks and Caicos 2018

 Turks and Caicos was by far out best family vacation yet. We stayed at the all inclusive beaches resort and had the best time. The location is beautiful, food delicious, and there was so much for the kids to do. This was the first vacation that Greg has ever said he could stay longer! Greg and I honeymooned in Turks and Caicos so it also holds a special place in our heart and it was so fun to come back 10 years later with our kids.

 The water was the most beautiful blue I have ever seen!

 It was, however, freezing!

 Both kids enjoyed their xbox lounge time. Greg and I would enjoy a before dinner drink while the kids were entertained. Perfection!

 Oh Beckett....

 I can't get over how beautiful all the grounds were kept. Here is Beckett relaxing before breakfast.

 There were so many food options. Beckett couldn't wait to check out the Mac N Cheese truck. Cheese apparently gives him big muscles.

 There was a water park. The boys enjoyed the boogie boarding.

 Here he goes!

Jackson's turn! Jackson actually stood up and surfed but I missed the pic!

 There was a large pirate ship to climb. Beckett loved it!

 The resort is huge with 4 main areas to choose from...French Village, Italian Village, Caribbean, and Key West. We stayed in the Caribbean which was very convenient to the water park and xbox lounge.

 The kids favorite restaurant was the sushi restaurant. I think we ate there 3 times! Jackson's favorite was the spicy tuna.

 Beckett's favorite was the bagel roll.

 We all felt this way!

 Each pool had a swim up bar that the kids could order drinks. It didn't take long for Jackson to master it!

 Double fisting...

 We also went on a deep sea fishing excursion. Best fishing we have ever had! We caught so many fish!

 My little boat lover.

 Jackson's first catch!

 Beckett got one!

 The biggest catch went to Mommy! Check out those teeth n the barracuda!

 Wowsers!

 Included in your stay was a professional photo shoot. At first I wasn't going to do it, but then I read a lot of positive reviews, so we went for it! I am so glad I did!

My handsome boy. Growing up way too fast!

 Sweet family pic.

 Cutie pie.

Family pic back where it all started! Love!!

January 2018 - February 2018

We are doing the cliff notes of January to mid-February.  Jackson completed another great chess season!

Mommy and Daddy attended a 70s themed 40th birthday party. Check out that stache!!

Jackson and his friends were unable to escape an escape room but they had fun trying!!

Beckett played basketball for the first time and was quite a baller!!

Jackson campaigned for student council.

Unfortunately our Emoji theme didn't clinch the win, but I was so proud of him for stepping out of his comfort zone and trying!!

Future boxer?.....No way!! Jacksons baseball practice is held in a gym that has a boxing rink

I stepped out of my comfort zone and danced with Kristin for charity at Marietta's dancing with the stars....and.....we won!!! It was so amazing to see my kids jumping up and down cheering for me instead of the other way around. We had an after party at our house to celebrate the win, but Jackson crashed as soon as the show was over...he got the dreaded flu.

This kid could not have been prouder!

My sisters even flew in to cheer me on!

Champs!

Such an awesome experience and I couldn't have done it with a better friend. BJ was our choreographer and we worked so hard. I have never danced so it was particularly challenging for me, but hard work pays off!

A small portion of our fans.

Girl power!!

Such a blast!!

Beckett had his preschool art show. The theme was different states. You firt had to pick up your suitcase and map...

Then grab your keychain to head the road!

Some sort of clay masterpiece....

Sunflowers in Kansas

I think that is salmon in Montana.

Maryland light house

Florida Flamingos. I just can't get enough of that face!!!

Connecticut Lollipops

So sweet...

Rhode Island Trapeze Artist

Yarn snake from Arizona

So proud of all his hardwork!

Writing out our Valentines. Beckett wrote every single one of them! It wasn't easy, but he did it. 

Mother Son dance at the church1 I have actually organized this for the last 3 years, but this was the first year we have been able to go.

We had dinner at Kim's house beforehand. The boys all looked so handsome!! 

There's a very popular candy bar!!! 

Look how excited they are to dance!! 

Cutting a rug! 

This year's Valentines boxes. Jackson opted for a football. 

Beckett had to have the Titanic. Neither was easy to make but with hot glue gun in hand, I can be deadly creative!! 

Hawks game with the Sox 

Jackson's Valentines surprise 

Beckett's Valentines surpriuse 

Jackson got Fortnite 

Beckett got kinetic sand 

The last exciting new from February was the start of the basketball court!!!