Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach

We have been having an awesome time hanging out in Downtown Charleston, SC and Folly Beach.

A few highlights....

Sea World at the Clyde and Seamore Show

The boys at underground viewing of dolphins

Dinner at the awesome T-rex restaurant in Downtown Disney.

Buzz Lightyear

Driving racecars

We all love the Pirates of the Caribbean!

Jackson and the castel

Jackson at the best ice cream store ever...Ghirardelli's!

Preston loves Lilo and Stitch.

The dino ride and the boys scary faces.

Jackson road Expedition Everest.

We are having a great time and we still have three days left!!

We made it...with a few bumps!

We got here last night!  It was a long drive but the boys where really great.  Here is a picture of them when we were about to leave.


We stopped right before we got on the Florida Turnpike for gas and guess what...I left my wallet on top of the car!  Its gone...I was so upset.  After sleeping and praying I am hoping that no one finds it and our vacation can go on like it never happend.  If you get a minute say a little prayer for my wallet and if anyone finds it they turn it in.

Hello!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I might be MIA for a bit.  We are taking off tomorrow for a month long trip!  I have been looking forward to this trip for over a year and it is finally here!!!  Here is what we are going to be doing

We will be at Disney World for seven nights.  Going to Sea World for a day.  My mom and youngest sister are coming with us on this part of the trip.  Josh and I are renting a beach house in South Carolina for a week with no kiddos!  Thank you mom for keeping my boys.  After that we will be visiting family for a week and a half then spending five night in Valdosta, Georgia (where we are moving to).  We are hoping to find a house while we are there.  After that we will head home and three weeks later we will be moving from Texas.  It is going to be a busy summer but and exciting one!

Winner!

The winner of the Sweet and Salty Snack Pack is.........



Me and Leah

I like sweet and salty, but if I had to choose, it would be sweet.


Congratulations!

TGIF

Happy Friday everyone!  It has been a streeful week for me and I am so glad the weekend is here.


Welcome to Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too.

Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link At An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!
 
My question is:

How do you deal with stress?
 
It has been one of those weeks that it feels like its always something!  I de-stress by escaping the situation and clearing my head.  I either do something creative like painting, baking, sewing or I just go shopping.  So what do you do to deal with stress??

Painting!

I havent painted in years...here is what I painted this morning.  What do you think?  Does in need something is th lower right hand corner?  Thanks for stopping by on my almost Wordless Wednesday!

Getting to know you!

It's Sunday!
Let's make it a FUN DAY..So if you're not busy and want to play along to a super rad blog carnival..you won't be sorry..It's the bee's knees! (just my humble opinion);-)  If you want to play along linkup by clicking on the button below.





1. Have you ever snooped around someone else's house?
Only at my own house growing up.  I would always try to find gifts around Christmas and Birthday time.
2. Can guys and girls be friends?
Kind of but I think it becomes different once you get married.  Its best to be friends with the same sex it just makes things less complicated.  I think husbands when to be the only guy "best friend" in your life.
3. Can you curl your tongue?
Yes
4. Have you ever stolen anything?
Unforchantly to be honest I have to say yes.  Never a good idea to steal!
5. Would you rather talk on the phone or text?
Depends on the person but normally talk.  Emotion can get lost in text

6. Memorial Day plans?
Hangout with my family!
7. What do you do to relax?
Go somewhere alone.  I need quiet to clear my head.
8. Do you do anything to honor those that have died fighting for our freedom?
My husband is in the military...its a daily thing.

Charleston Scrapbook Company 40% off storewide!

Hey everyone Charleston Scrapbook Company is having a one day 40% off sale to celebrate Laurie's(the owner) birthday!  Use code 52966 when checking out to save 40% off your order ALL DAY 5/29/10!!  I also wanted to add that Chaleston Scrapbook Company ships Worldwide! 

Here are some of the awesome things you can get!

Creative Imaginations By the Seashore Chipboard Stickers great for all those pictures that will be taken on vacation this summer!

$1.00 before 40% discount

This is Mudd Puddles Malibu Beach.  It is really fun to work with and can be used on all kinds of projects.  

The price is 4.99 before the 40% discount! 

Here is a video of how you can use Mudd Puddles

 

This Melissa Frances 12x12 Wedding Album Kit would make a great bridal shower gift!

Priced at $19.00 before 40% discount.

Charleston Scrapbook Company has a large selection of paper and cardstock.  Here is the Heidi Grace Sweetest Bug Fun Bouquet Cardstock only .70 cents before discount!  I just love this paper!

Paper House Carnival Collection Tickets only .32 cents before discount!

I think these would be great for doing a camping or hiking projects!

Paper House Outdoor Adventure Collection Trail and Paper House Outdoor Adventure Collection Trail Markers both only .32 cent before discount!

I love these three guys!  So cute and I am sure you could come up with more then a few thing to do with them!  You can find all three and more here!

Head over and tell Laurie Happy Birthday on Charleston Scrapbook Company's Facebook page.  Don't forget the 40% off discount is only good on May 29th!  Use code 52966 at checkout.  Happy shopping!

Aloha!

Welcome to Aloha Friday!  In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too.

Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link At An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

Today's question:

Are you reading any good books?  If so please share!  I am looking for some books to take on our road trip.

I just went to the Library the other day and picked up Nora Roberts, Vision in White.  Book one in the Bride Quartet series.  I normally dont read books like this but it is pretty good so far.  So what are you reading this summer??

Road trip prize pack GIVEAWAY!

Are you are Sweet or Salty snacker??

General Mills has three new products to satisfy those road trip sweet and salty cravings.  All three are sold exclusively at convenience stores.  MyBlogSpark and General Mills sent us a Sweet & Salty prize pack! It included two of each new General Mills snacks, a Bugles tee and a really nice Nature Valley travel mug!

 
Let's talk about the snacks!
 
Cocoa Puffs Treats Triple Chocolate: An indulgent cereal bar that combines the great taste of Cocoa Puffs cereal and chocolate into one decadent treat, Cocoa Puffs Treats Triple Chocolate is perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.


Bugles Hot Buffalo: Need something salty with a bit of a kick? Look no further than Bugles Hot Buffalo Crisp Corn Snacks, which blends the taste of hot buffalo sauce with crispy corn Bugles.
 
Nature Valley Oats`N Dark Chocolate Crunchy Granola Bars: If you want the best of both worlds, give Nature Valley Oats`N Dark Chocolate Crunchy Granola Bars a try. These bars mix dark chocolate pieces, oats and crisp rice nuggets for a classic crunch and burst of whole grain goodness, making them a perfect natural snack that's high in fiber and protein, but low in saturated fat.


My kids loved the Cocoa Puffs Treats!  I also had a bite they were pretty good...I am not sure they would be a great idea in a hot car ride with all the chocolate that could melt everywhere.  They definitely satisfy the sweet, crunchy and even a chewy cravings!
 
My husband loves Bugles in Hot Buffalo.  I tried one and they are smokin hot.  Makesure you have a drink handy for these little guys!  I really like the taste and crunch of Bugles in general.  My husband will be picking up a few more bags from the convenience for our up coming road trip!
 
My favorite was the Nature Valley Oats'N Dark Chocolate.  First off I love dark chocolate and granola so I knew this was going to be a hit.  These would be great to through in a bag when you head out this summer.  They dont seem like they would melt.
 
My husband is a salty snacker he loved the Bugles Hot Buffalo chips.  I on the other hand am a sweet snacker.  I like both the Cocoa Puffs treat and the Nature Valley Oats'N Dark Chocolate.
 
How would you like to win the a Sweet & Salty prize pack?? The rules are simple:
**Please leave your email in your comment so I can contact you if you win**
Leave a seperate comment for each entry
 
1.  Are you a sweet or salty snacker? (1 entry)
2. Follow my blog through google connect (1 entry)
3. Follow me on twitter ( 1 entry)
 
Giveaway will end on Sunday June 6th at 11:59pm cst. Open to US only (sorry international followers I tried to get this open to everyone)  I will contact winner via email.
 
 

Disclosure :Life with the Grover's was provided with a Sweet & Salty prize pack from General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Disney Fever

Happy Wordless Wednesday!  15 days till Disney!

Question?

This is my first time taking part in Aloha Friday!  If you want to take part click on the button below.



Here is how it works:  I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!
 
My question
What is your least favorite chore?
Laundry!  Its a vicious cycle of never ending washing, drying, folding and putting away...blah!  I think the putting away part is my least favorite part.  Sometimes I just dont feel like putting up clothes!
 
So what is your least favorite chore?  Leave me a comment...I love getting them!