Show and Tell: The Post Where I Clarify My Marriage Status...

When posting about our vacation I missed a small detail...my husband didn't go.

During the winter his business had finally been effected by that darn recession sweeping the nation and he went months without consistant work. About a month before our scheduled vaca the work started to re-appear. We both agreed it was best for him to stay behind, so -- I invited one of my bestest friends and her twin eight year old girls.

It was an estrogen fest of the best kind. Hence, the "must get permission from the other mother" comment.

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This was the day we said, "Rain - Smain! You can't stop us from romping on the beach! We are warriors!" We kinda had to be for the wind seemed to be having a contest with the rain for 'most deterring'. Don't these troopers look happy!! We lasted about 15 minutes, and then -- admitted defeat.

"Thank Goodness we have cars!" said Bear. I said, "Amen!" "And Houses..." she added.

A few more of my favorite moments...

And, for your viewing pleasure -- a miniature version of the workout I do nearly everyday. These girls rocked out the Turbo Jam on a daily basis. Yes, I took my workout with me on vacation...I know, I KNOW...but still I think we (the adults) might have actually lost weight on our vacation!

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Representative Photos of Our Vacation

"You have a choice" we said more times than I can count to the four amazing kids with us on vacation. "You can choose to be frustrated and dissapointed by the rain OR you can choose to embrace this experience for what it is and have FUN!

We did the latter! Here are a few represtative shots of our week at the cape. More to come...when I get permission from the other mother!

When we arrived the sun was still shining...apparently it had been for days before our arrival. We scooped up our beach stuff and took full advantage -- it was our only sunny day.

Comedian Making a "Sand Angel" -- Only she would think to do such a thing!

Bear hauling water to their 'Beach City'!

These told the rest of the story...

We did yoga...

LOTS of painting!

Puzzles, Playdough, Ballet, Exercise and more!!

And...just because I can't resist. Here is a photo from our LAST MORNING (notice the sun peeking out) of the flower boxes my friend planted to thank my parents for letting us use the house. Comedian is thrilled...sporting her "Grandma - looking over my glasses) look!