Hubby and I celebrated 9 years of marriage this year. It was no easy task, and we wanted to do something to commemorate reaching 9 years. This trip almost didn't happen, but somehow God made it all come together. I put together this picture diary to highlight our special time away as a family. It would have been nice if it could have been just hubby and I, but I am just grateful to get away at all these days. :) 

This gorgeous romper was purchased on Amazon and was super affordable! 

So, Amazon has been a life saver these days. We have Prime shipping which makes online shopping a pleasure. I purchased this one piece on Amazon as well. My top was purchased from Zara during my pregnancy and the high-waisted shorts are  from Forever21 and are at least 3 years old. 

Pieces of my heart...Elle is so fascinated with her brother lol.

My little Fleur...

This bamboo wall was too pretty to pass up. 

We shared a most delicious Acai bowl in the morning. I've got to start making these at home. 

Boiled egg whites, veggies and mozzarella on Ezekiel bread! Yummy!!

The view was my favorite part of this trip. I loved stepping out onto the balcony in the morning and just gazing at the sparkling bay. 

I scored this romper on sale at Target and the sandals are a recent purchase from Marshall's.

I paired the romper with a black choker. I love how the choker made this look more playful and youthful. I also had some pretty good makeup days while away. ;) 

My favorite little guy! 

The boys. How adorable are their looks. They both have palm trees on their shirts. :) 

Hubby 

"Oh, hey lovely view". 

The lighting from our balcony was amazing! 

Us. 

Artwork at the hotel. :)

Hubby taking creative pics of me again. Love him. 

We ended the trip at the pool. We had so much fun on that last day. It definitely made the trip all the more memorable. 

Thanks for stopping by today! 

xx,

Ker-Leen™

I was reminded recently that true happiness and contentment cannot be acquired by hoping and wishing for things that you do not have; it is obtained by an appreciation for the now. Happiness is being content with where you are and looking for the very small things in your every day, that make you smile. True success is an appreciation of the present moment. As the proverbial saying goes, "there is no time like the present".

God had to allow me to learn that lesson a few years ago, when I suffered my second miscarriage. I had gone through a season where I was coveting the ability to have children. I wanted to say that I was a mother. I wanted to be able to hold a baby in my arms. I believe that God wanted to give me children, but He wanted to make sure that I learned to be content. After suffering a late miscarriage, I was broken. I had two choices: fall into depression, or pick up the pieces that had shattered through my ordeal and learn to accept what was. I chose to do the latter and during my time of healing I decided to be content.

I sought God by reading my Word, and spending intimate time with Him. I busied myself with His work. I got to know my husband more, and I truly began to let go of my covetousness. Today, I look at my little family in these pictures, and I am moved to tears. I chose to be happy before these beautiful babies came into our lives, so now I can appreciate them even more. My happiness is more about their very essences, than being able to say I am a mom. I look at the both of them and I am filled with gratitude over and over again, each day. I have become well acquainted with true happiness.

My little man, styling & profiling. :) 

I am so in love with his curls! 

Just us, in our element. Out and about, enjoying the sunshine.

I am so excited about getting back to myself again. I've been eating right, and working out. I can start to see the results. :) 

This cotton candy colored top was on clearance for less than $15 dollars at H&M a couple months ago. I paired it with my boyfriend jeans and some blue sandals I purchased from Charlotte Russe, before my baby shower, back in March. 

See my previous post for more details on hubby's outfit, and a special contest with JORD Watches. 

It's so much fun styling the family. I used to style the hubby all the time . Now I have three people to style regularly. :) 

I've had this floral crown for about two years now. It still looks amazing.

Some pics of my boys...

Thanks for stopping by again. See you in the next post,

Ker-Leen™