St. Augustine, oreos, and night swimming…what good weekends are made of.

by Lori

My two oldest boys just returned from a weekend with the youth group. They had a great time doing silly stuff like turning the light out on the college student who was helping them – while he was in the restroom. Or doing a picture scavenger hunt around town. Which involved video taping themselves performing the YMCA song in front of the YMCA, also taking a picture of a member of their group running through sprinklers. Last but not least, making sure the boy that fell asleep first, woke up with Oreos stuck all over his body (personally I would have requested Dove bars, but oh well). Ah the good ‘ol years of being in middle school and high school youth group.

Youngest son got to spend the weekend with grandma and grandpa. They found the $4 sale rack at Wally World and stocked him with shorts and shirts galore. He made sure Grandpa got enough exercise by having him swim all hours of the day, even “night swim!” as my youngest exclaimed. Grandpa even showed youngest the way to hit a golf ball at the driving range. And Grandpa, of course thinks he should go pro already.

Hubby and I had a WONDERFUL time touring St. Augustine. Any of my regular readers know if I have a free weekend I am heading to St. Augustine. I love the beauty of that city. We had such a wonderful time. The Lord has really blessed me this weekend. Life has been difficult, we have been busy beyond belief, and I was beginning to feel like I was living in the spin cycle of my dryer.

The Lord made it possible not just for hubby and I to have a wonderful weekend, but each kid in their own way got away from it all. Now we are basking in the fun of telling each other stories of the weekend, and recuperating from all the fun.

For tomorrow is Monday.

And it is Spring Break…….we will see if my house can survive with three boys on Spring Break…..or my nerves for that matter.

Here are some pictures from our weekend:



Credits: All elements and papers by Barbara “Herald” For The Boys, Andrea Gold Template #20 side A & B


Has the Lord blessed you with an unexpected good day? What did you do?

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  • My husband and I were able to get away to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary a couple of weekends back. It was SO wonderful! I am so glad you were able to get away. It makes all the difference in the world, doesn't it?

    I have never been to St. Augustine, though it's not TOO far away (I live in North Georgia). I have heard it is wonderful and someday maybe we will do a "get away" there!

    I remember those wonderful junior and senior high trips!!!! Oh the memories...such fun!

    Have a blessed day,
    Julie
  • You all were blessed indeed! (I would have cried over the waste of Oreos, but it might have something to do with hormones as well.)

    I've never been to St. Augustine. It does sound absolutely divine!

    And yes, I had an exceptionally great day... Mr. Right and I finally had a date night that in no way involved leaving the bed. *ahem* I'm a new woman now... :)

    Blessings on your upcoming week. I think God knew that you would need that rest before the excitement starts!
  • Great pictures! So glad you were able to have a fun kid-free weekend. I wish I had one of those great days to share, but it will have to wait until my packing and move is over. Blessings!
  • Hi, sounds like a great weekend! I love the fact that my boys are home for SB, love it. We're ordering dirt, and bark - to keep them busy. We already went out of town for 5 days over Easter. The blessing of having my kids home is what I love :) (but I do love it when they're learning in school, too!)
  • ahhhh....so grand. those runaway weekends are so necessary.
  • So glad to hear you had a great weekend away! I hope this week will be fun for you as well, we just finished our spring break and survived to tell about it!

    Blessings
  • Sounds like a great time. Sometimes just a bit of respite in the midst of all the difficulties gives you the strength to continue on.
  • What a nice weekend! Glad you had fun! Spring Break will come and go in a flash. Ours just did! Enjoy.
  • Wow, sounds like a great weekend for everyone!! Our kids have loved video scavenger hunts. They come home with such funny stories!
  • Oh boy! Spring Break!!!

    (no pun intended)

    Have a super week, enjoy it. If you're like me, you're fully aware of the fact that our days are numbered with them still in the house ... sigh.

    And hey! you need to come me .. uh, I mean, your sister.

    Yeah, that's what I meant.
  • I am glad you and all had a great weekend. God bless.
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