We're back...

I took a little break from blogging after we returned from Disney because I had to adjust to some changes that are going on around here. I quit my job as a PT healthcare recruiter. I absolutely loved my job and the company that I worked for but I noticed (and my husband) that I was loosing the Joy from my life because as hard as I tried I was always chasing my tail!!! I did struggle over the decision to leave my job for one reason and that is the terrible economy! I thought, how can I give up a job that pays me well, I work from home and I only work 20 hours per week and to top it off give up the security of a second income!?!??! My husband totally supported the idea of me leaving my job. He feels the Lord is blessing his business and we are at a point where we would be just fine on his income. After some time of prayer, it was clear God was telling me it was OK to leave and to trust in HIM, so I did. I know to trust Him but I do at times get doubtful when I fear the worst but honestly, after I made the decision I have felt nothing but peace. I love the role of a SAHM, it's wonderful to be able to slow down and be with my babies, cook a nice meal or just cuddle with my little ones when they crawl into bed with me after daddy goes to work. I have some plans this summer that I'm looking forward to that I was unable to do when I worked. I'm going to put in a BIG garden!!! I can't wait! So yes, I'm starting a new chapter and I'm lovin it!

Disney was wonderful! We were so blessed to have weather in the high 60's to low 80's the entire time we were there. The girls and Trevor (CJ and me too) had a fantasic time as we park hopped between Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot and MGM. We were also thrilled to have Grandma (CJ's mom) and Grandpa Sills join us for two days!! They planned it last minute and it just made our vacation even better. They ended up staying a few days after we left and enjoyed some of the sites around Orlando.

Our sleeping arrangements were interesting... We were told our room slept 5 which is the number we have in our family so when we got to the room we noticed there were only two double beds...hmmm, where is the fifth person going to sleep? So a quick call to the front desk was in order and we were told to look under one of the beds. Low and behold, there's a little "tiny" cot under the bed. Trevor said he would sleep on the cot but after looking at it and knowing he stands about 6 "1 there was NO way that kids would fit so CJ and I decided, the first little girl to fall asleep would indeed be the winner of the cot...LOL... Linzhi was the first to fall asleep every night! So, Rachel slept with CJ and Trevor and I slept together, it was tight but after walking the parks all day we crashed at night with no problems (ear plugs are amazing!)

Enjoy the pics, I will post more. Our camera's battery ran out on our last day and I forgot to bring the charger...Luckily, my MIL took most of the pictures last day so I will post more when I get them. So happy to be back to my blog!!


My boy.

The girls with Mulan. Mulan spent several minutes with Linzhi, it was so precious! She talked to her and asked her where she was from, told her how pretty she was and what beautiful eyes she had. It brought tears to my eyes when I saw Linzhi light up. =)

Kisses from Mulan.

Linzhi got kisses from Mulan too!

Rachel waiting for the parade (I love the parades!)

More with Mulan

And Daisy Duck...

Mama and Rachel, we were having dinner at Epcot (Mexico) for my birthday.

Linzhi enjoying chips (no salsa)

Mom and Trevor

I love my guy!

Lunch with the princess's (on my b-day) The girls were awe struck.

Linzhi anxiously awaiting the arrival of Princess Aurora.

Mommy got a delicious cup cake while having lunch in the castle.

SHE"S SO BEAUTIFUL (said Rachel) Again, awe struck!

Sweetness!

Going up to the Castle ( I was excited too)

My guy.

Tucked in and Cozy...

I love this picture! I took it as we were watching a show at the Castle in Magic Kingdom.

Precious!

Rachel waving to Mickey during the parade.

I love this picture of my handsome boy.

Masks from the Marde Gra parade at our resort.

Rachel with her mask.

At dinner the night we arrived.

Bugs life at Animal Kingdom.

Just getting to our resort as the parade was beginning!