Saint Augustine

Founded in 1565, Saint Augustine is the oldest continuously settled city established by Europeans in the continental United States. It's a whopping 10 square miles (2 of which are water)...but it is full of history. Kelly, the boys and I headed out Monday for a trolley ride and lots of sunshine.

Our goofy boys

Waiting for the Trolley

Riding the Trolley

Potter's Wax Museum

One hundred billion dollars...muahahaha

Kelly says I look like a scared little mouse...

Captain Jack Sparrow!!!
So dreamy ♥

Waiting for the trolley...again

Hayden's "Mean Face"

Ripley's Believe it or Not

Hayden: "I WANNA GO HOME"
Joshy: "Dude - take a chill pill"
Kelly: "Why the heck am I sitting here with both kids?"

There is this fun hallway where the walls spin around and it makes you all kinds of disoriented.

PHEW! That was scary!

Hayden hanging on for dear life
And just because we love this pose ♥

♥ Kelly's Visit ♥

Friday we just went to the Avenue's mall where we used and abused my discount (Uh...I mean...I would never allow someone to use my employee discount...those clothes just ended up in her suitcase and she just happened to drop a $50 into my purse...funny how things work out). After that we let the kiddos play a bit at the little play area they have in the mall. They were just little buddies right off the bat. Some little girl scratched Joshy's neck so Hayden jumped in and bopped her on the head in his defense. Then, after scolding Hayden for bopping little girls on the head, Joshy busted inbetween Hayden and I and started letting me have it for talking to his friend that way. Seriously...so funny.

Then we went to lunch at Panara and dined on hearty soups and yummy bread. After that we hit Publix for some groceries where the boys got some rockin balloons.

Pitiful.
So happy after balloons!

Saturday we left the kiddos with Mike (thanks hon!) and we had a mommy day at the farmer's market. It was honestly so wonderful to just be girls together again - it's been over six years since we've done that, ya know...and since it had been such a late night for Mike the night before we came home and got the kiddos out of the house so he could nap. (I know - we're such great girls ♥) We took them up to the Town Center to watch the fishies and turtles whilst enjoying yummy Peppermint Hot Cocoa from Starbucks.

That night was the Trunk or Treat and here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure:

Race ya!

Just a couple of ghosts - and three silly tan guys behind us
Our little Trick or Treaters

Dude, Josh - They're giving us candy!

Hey - What'd you get? Wanna trade?

Mommy and Hayden

Mommy and Mr. Josher Schmosherson Tuckered out

Cuddly Monkeys

The two best friends a girl could ask forAnd just a couple of awesome trunks

Something smells like 1988

As I was walking from Hayden's room, passed the bathroom where Kelly was doing her hair I walked into a deep and shadowy mist spilling into the hall. After a minute or two of coughing and catching my breath, I managed to grab my camera and snap this lovely picture of my oldest friend ♥

In her defense...the humidity of Florida had given her a fro on top of her fro...so she is forgiven for the fog in my home, but I'm pretty sure she is solely responsible for the hole in the ozone layer...

The long-awaited day has finally arrived

This may, in fact, be the most important blog post in history. In fact, the sacredness of this entry may prevent future blogging all together - for what could compare with today?


In fact...a moment of silence before continuing, please.


For six long years I have prayed long and hard for this day to come. A day that I will surely never forget. A day that I am grateful I was able to share with my son and close friends. A day that I regret I was not able to share with my dear husband. You see...six years ago, I moved to Florida...leaving behind Colorado's beautiful mountains, crisp autumn air, family and some of the best friends a girl could ever ask for...but I moved from the west anyway - unbeknownst to me...there was not a Chipotle to be found for miles and miles. No cilantro lime rice...no delicious corn salsa...no yummy fresh chicken and black beans...just the yucky substitute called Moe's. So...without further ado - I present to you, the most exciting day in the history of Jacksonville, Florida.

Waiting (somewhat) patiently in line

Note how the line is wrapped around the corner
They even gave the kiddos little mini burrito toys!!
Ah - Finally! (Note the napkin...it contains important burrito consuming instructions)
The first bite...
Post-burrito-euphoria.

One may ask: "Why build a Chipotle when you have a Moe's here?" *GASP* Because THAT, my friend, would be like asking, "Why build a Bloomingdale's when you already have a Sears?"

Yes - it's that big of a deal.

Hayden, the fairy princess

Okay, seriously - I know my son will likely have my head for this someday but I just couldn't resist...