Share Your... Loves

It's the first Thursday of the month and that means it's time for the Share Your... link up. This month we're talking about the people and things we love.



1.  Obviously I love My husband, my boys, and my family (the one I married into and the one I was born into).  

2.  I have loved all of our family vacations and feel so lucky that we have so many years of making wonderful memories together-- Sesame Place, Hershey Park, Myrtle Beach, Disney, Universal Studios, Nashville... we have been so many places together!

Sesame Place

Disney

Hershey Park 

A more recent trip to Hershey



Our first Disney Trip (when I was still pregnant with our youngest)

Old Orchard Beach; Just the two of us
Our most recent trip to Niagara Falls

3.  Walt Disney World-- We have been lucky enough to have taken multiple Disney vacations over the years and no list of my loves would be complete without listing this magical place.  It's been waay too long since our last trip but Disney will always be thought of as one of my happy places!  While I have loved all our family vacations some of my very best memories are from our trips here.  











4.  Homeschooling my boys has got to be on the list.  When I began teaching I never in a million years thought I'd leave the school system but I am so glad that I did.  Getting to go on so many wonderful field trips with my boys and having so much time together to play, do arts and crafts, and learn side by side has been amazing!!

Zoo trips

Raising and releasing butterflies
Visiting the art museum
Spending a day on an ocean research vessel 
5.  Long lazy summer days at the lake!   Need I say more?!

Tubing

Jet skiing

Hanging out with friends and family

diving

kayaking

Water balloon fights

fishing

relaxing

Reading
How about you?  What do you love?

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Comments

  1. TanyaFebruary 7, 2019 at 6:38 AM

    We also love travel. It such a great way to bring the family together and learn a lot at the same time (or just relax!)

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  2. Michele MorinFebruary 7, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    Love that Maine has been on your itinerary!

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    1. Mother of 3February 7, 2019 at 1:59 PM

      We love Maine and used to vacation there quite frequently.

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  3. Shelly @ The Queen in BetweenFebruary 7, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    You guys obviously LOVE to have fun! What sweet memories.

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  4. Tractors and Glam BlogFebruary 7, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    What a fun post to read! I love how much fun you all have as a family. I am MISSING those long, lazy days of summer right now and all that sunshine! What fun trips you have all been on! Thank you for linking up!

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    1. Mother of 3February 7, 2019 at 2:00 PM

      Oh me too! We've had nice springlike weather this week and it's such a teaser.

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyFebruary 7, 2019 at 9:46 AM

    I love traveling and Disney World too.

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  6. Ann WFebruary 7, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    What a fun post! Thanks for taking us along! Hugs

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  7. The Bolin BunchFebruary 7, 2019 at 10:52 PM

    I love this post! You all have had some great memories together. All the pictures of your trips are wonderful. Nothing beats a long summer day! Hope you have a great day and Friday tomorrow!

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    1. Mother of 3February 8, 2019 at 5:19 AM

      Thank you; wishing you a wonderful Friday as well.

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  8. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesFebruary 7, 2019 at 11:24 PM

    Loved your "Loves" post, and all the pictures! I love my family, travel, food (especially cheese), summer, and oh-so-much more!

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  9. Meditations in MotionFebruary 8, 2019 at 7:28 AM

    Great "loves" post! Loving my hubby's recent retirement! We just got back from a visit to my sister's in Florida. Loved that warm sunshine!

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    1. Mother of 3February 8, 2019 at 4:10 PM

      Oh that must have been wonderful! I just love Florida (especially in winter!). Keep on enjoying that retirement for sure.

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  10. Bri RundeFebruary 8, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    What a sweet post. :) Those lake pictures have me dreaming of summer!!!

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    1. Mother of 3February 8, 2019 at 4:10 PM

      Oh me too! It's a little frozen right now with a few ice fisherman scattered around...

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  11. Amy BenhamFebruary 8, 2019 at 5:36 PM

    So fun! I love homeschooling my youngest. It is such a blessing to share with him like this. Thanks for sharing what you love!

    Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!

    Blessings,

    Amy

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    1. Mother of 3February 8, 2019 at 8:56 PM

      It really is and one I try not to take for granted.

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  12. Amy JohnsonFebruary 9, 2019 at 6:42 PM

    Such a wonderful family and life you have. I've always wanted to go to Hershey park. I've been to many of the Disney parks and Universal studios, but never Hershey. If I'm ever in the area, I will go!

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