Quirky Couple Under Construction...

This morning I couldn't sleep in (as usually). So, I got up before Mr. Sun did and decided to attempt a blog makeover. You now me when I get an idea I just go with it...lol.  I have no idea what I'm doing, and by the looks of my blog so far...this may take awhile. So, please be patient with me! I know I probably should have read about this more but then I figured....AHHH who cares!!! I guess you can say I've added blog makeover to my list of 2013 projects. (My list is growing by the minute.) I figured by starting before the New Year I have a good chance of completing this one. Wish me luck.

xoxo

We HEART Aruba

Okay, I'm obviously a few weeks OKAY Okay a month behind on this post but I told myself I had to post about our tropical vacation before I talked about Christmas...lol (Hopefully that happens before News Year...but based on my record I probably wouldn't count on it.)

This vacation was our first big vacation Mr. A and I had ever really taken like this before (well minus our Belizian Wedding) but that was different. This vacation was just us...24/7 of us, with nothing and no one on the agenda, and it was just perfect!! As I started to sort through our 500 photos all I could do was smile and zone into my happy place. Because it is...and it was an amazing place and an amazing vacation!

Our stunning view from our room! 

The white sandy beaches we walked on everyday...

 ...and basically what we did everyday!

We did venture out of the water a few times and try some island things like a trip on the Kukoo Kunuku Bus! Its a little crazy bus that takes you bar hopping around the island. 

I think the pictures explain it all....lol

One of our favorite dinners where our table was in the water at sunset. PERFECT!

The day we went sailing and snorkeling...

 and finally our amazing views at sunset...

 Aruba will always hold a special place in our hearts with amazing
memories we will never forget.

Gobble Gobble...

Our Gobble Gobble this year felt a little different (in a good way) as we were just coming back from from our tropical vacation. I was worried we would be tired as we were running on about 5 hours of travel sleep but we were good and so glad we made it back to celebrate with family. Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without being with family.  Here are a few pictures of our house decorations this year and Thanksgiving dinner at Mom2's house. (p.s. Yes, for those wondering I call Mr. A's mom "Mom2." Can't recall how it really came about, but her and I just started using it and it's stuck ever since. I think it sounds so much better than mother-in-law)

 My favorite Fall decor piece is our Pumpkin Turkey! For those wondering I found him about two years ago at Tai Pan Trading, and yes I use a real pumpkin. 

Beautiful and fun Thanksgiving tablescape at Mom2 house! The kiddo including Mr. A enjoyed the Thanksgiving themed rubber duckies. Our niece Maddie made our amazing place settings again. I love to watch how her crafting skills have evolved over the years.  

This year we all got our hands dirty and helped with dinner. It was fun!! 

The Carvers!

The Mashers and the Seasoners! 

Our Yearly Family Photo! This year we all got cute Snowman!