Laters, 1st graders

Classroom is packed up and I'm ready for summer!

Summer time has begun.

Obx = love
Tortuga's = best burger ever
Me = tan

4miler

We ran. It was the hottest evening ever with blazing sun..despite the "twilight" aspect.

Mk, Suz, Brett and Me

Before and After pics

Aunt Deb, Uncle Jim, Me and Brett

Memorial Day Weekend

We spent the weekend at the beach! OBX always presents a good time.

fur kid- Cam

Beach weekend

Sisters for life

Mr and Mrs

rainbows and sand

Niece- Mae

Hurricane Irene

Photos of Kilmarlic

Before.

After

Is this flavored Ice Water?

So, we have been working at the store.  It is just as fun as I remember it.  We will be working there for the next 3 nights as well.  If you happen to be in the Corolla, NC area.. come on in. HA.

this may or may not be my crazy father...wearing Phil

Summer is in Full Swing!

It sure is good to he HOME! (all of Kel's posts from CR are on her blog.. read them if you want to hear about our trip!) Stay tuned for an update of my favorite CR pics- coming soon.

I would like to point out that I loved every second of going through customs and hearing "Welcome home ladies" from the officer.  It was glorious.  Brett picked us up from the airport in my SUV and it was amazing to drive on paved roads.  We went home, had a few days to relax and then headed to OBX! We have been relaxing and soaking up the sun in the USA.

The girls have been playing in the sound and having a blast.

Since the girls have been such active swimmers, Kel and I ordered them life vests. :) Pink life vests.  Both Cam & Mae like to be near us when we are in the water, and this just makes it a little easier for them.

So cute!!

Cam looks like a tired pooch!

Mae chillin' after swimming

Cammie taking a break and wanting shade

Besides being outside every day, we have been doing a whole lot of "nothing" and it feels great. (Right now I am watching Full House- HA) Linds came over and we got to catch up on the 100 things that have been going on.  She is teaching first grade again, like me. :) We are going over to the Chandler's house tomorrow and Mr. C is making ribs at our request. We are all SO excited for them. They are the best in the world!

Last night we hit up Tortuga's for din, and of course I got my favorite-burger-in-the-world: the Bajan Burger. Yum. Of course I had to Trip Adviser it. Everyone should go to Tortuga's.

The UV factor here is NEVER below 10

well- maybe Googling was a bad idea. Here are three of the interesting/humorous/potentially scary things I found out about CR.

The Sun here is NASTY. CR is only ten degrees N of the Equator, so use sunscreen.  You can burn to a crisp on 30 minutes if you run around unprotected. 

Prostitution is legal in Costa Rica but acting as go between or pimping is not. When entering the world of prostitution in Costa Rica you do so assuming ALL potential risks. They can be numerous and life altering. 

Bugs/Dengue Fever

Dengue is spread by a mosquito that ONLY bites in the daytime. Dengue comes in two varieties. The first causes flu-like symptoms and though you are uncomfortable, you are not dead. The second is NASTY and extremely painful and makes you wish you WERE dead... which you can be without treatment.

SO GLAD WE BOUGHT 100% DEET. ha. Those suckers won't come near us. Now spiders the size of squirrels.. that's another story. :(

 

Costa Rica.... See you on Sunday. 

What to pack... or leave home.

Well, this packing thing has me in a semi-frazzled state.  I am trying to be strategic about what to bring.. but I feel like I'm going to NEED everything I own!!! I have narrowed it down a bunch, and sadly (or happily) my closet doesn't look like anything is missing. It is still so full!! Maybe when I get back it will be time for a good will trip.  Must clean out things I hate.


Anyway- Packing.


MK and I just got back from target.  We had to pick up the ever-so-important supplies you must have when going to a third world country for 23 days. This list includes-but is not limited to: hair ties, shampoo&condish, baby wipes (for times when a shower is not accessible- but I won't admit that), new tooth brush & soap holders, soap, bobbi pins, Febreeze to go, and of course hairspray.. things that you cannot live without!!


I am not sure how 4 pairs of shorts, 9 t-shirts, 18 dresses, 12 tops, 8 bathing suits, PJs, snorkel & mask, 8 tank beaters,2 pairs lululemon groove short, 1 lululemon wunder under crop, running shoes, rainbows, havianas, fedora, 1 towel wrap, 1 beach towel..etc. EVERYTHING is everything is going to fit in my DVF suitcase.

Problem #1 - 40lb MAX weight limit for the CR domestic airlines
Problem #2 - DVF weighs 10.5 lbs...empty
Problem #3 - 40lbs-10.5lbs = Fail.

 No Bueno.

Introducing Dillon Chase!

My nephew!!!!

Dillon Chase Spevak 

July 5th at 9:40 am 

6lbs 4 oz and SO CUTE!

Uncle Brett, Dillon and Jacqueline

Aunt Kim and Dillon

Congrats Brenda & Joe!!