2019 Eagle Crest Vacation Highlights

Hot sun, desert walks, lizards, snakes, deer, raccoons, rock collecting, swimming, eating, cocktails, roasting marshmallows, board games, new nicknames, laughing, laughing, and MORE laughing! Our getaway to Eagle Crest in two words: summer perfection. The very best part was sharing all of this goodness with our very dear friends. Thank you, Hansons! Time with you is always effortless, hilarious, and so good for our hearts!

How cheerful are the kids’ Sunshine Maker t-shirts?! They are so perfect for the summer, and I feel like they’ll add a little extra brightness to the gloomier winter days that will be here before we know it. We seriously love all the shirts and pullovers The Wishing Elephant creates!

It’s safe to say that Cole was completely tuckered out after our desert walk and ready for his nap!

“Pay baseball?”
Our little slugger is obsessed with the new t-ball set his Nana got him and it is super fun to watch him play (or “pay” as he says) with it. He’s pretty left hand dominant with most things, but already appears to be a switch hitter!

These two.
This moment.
It makes me a puddle of mom mush.
Seeing them together like this brings me more joy than I ever knew possible! They genuinely love spending time together and their bond grows stronger every day. I never ever want to forget the way they interact at this stage. The way Cole lights up when he sees Isla each morning. How much Isla enjoys reading to Cole. The sweetness in his face when he asks, “Snuggle I-ya?” The sparkle in her eye when she proudly tells others she “speaks Cole” and interprets words they don’t understand.
They have their own routines and inside jokes. They snuggle, dance, and chant, “Ready? Set? Charge!” before racing down every long hallway they encounter.
These two. They are something special.

When we’re at the park I search for a long, thin bark chip to hand to Cole so he can pretend it is a key.

We enjoyed lots of pool time during this trip, and our little mermaid learned to float! We haven’t spent much time in the water this past year, so that really put a halt on Isla’s swimming progress. We were super excited to see her exhibit such bravery with a skill that she has always found scary. This accomplishment has her feeling totally inspired to keep learning, so she is already looking forward to swimming lessons this fall!

We caught Cole sneaking supplies while we were roasting marshmallows for our brickle s’mores. This kid never misses an opportunity!

Also, have any of you ever roasted marshmallows over your grill? It works quite well if you don’t have access to a campfire!

How many of you are able to plan trips with your best friends? We set aside time every summer to travel with friends and go on girls’ or guys’ getaways. There is something magical that happens when you spend time with your closest people outside of the routine of your everyday lives. The adventures are more exciting, the conversations are richer, and the laughter comes from deeper in your belly.