tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post755515788937222936..comments2024-02-08T11:22:04.473-06:00Comments on Running from the Law: Life's Good On Our BoatSara McCartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942635767083902005noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-52070918975171462312013-01-28T19:23:46.306-06:002013-01-28T19:23:46.306-06:00I hear you on no resolutions. For the past two ye...I hear you on no resolutions. For the past two years, I've made those lists. They were awesome. I accomplished so much! Before that, I made 10 resolutions for many, many years. This year? I'm not into it at all. I set goals for myself all the time, not just at the beginning of the year, so maybe if I feel better about it later, I will set some goals, but I truly think you hit the nail on the head when you said that you're overwhelmed and that resolutions would just amplify that. I feel exactly the same way! In the immortal words of Sweet Brown, "Ain't nobody got time for that!" : )Marty J.http://shesnotthemarryingkind.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-21391021168951324632013-01-17T14:10:37.124-06:002013-01-17T14:10:37.124-06:00Yeah, traveling with a kid is SO different than it...Yeah, traveling with a kid is SO different than it was just a few short months ago. :) Poor little guy was dealing with a time change, a climate change, separation anxiety and he got a cold while we were there, so he just wasn't himself. I have faith that our next trip with him will be better (otherwise we may never travel again!). Fingers crossed! <br /><br />Yes, we started with VBRO to find the place. But of course it's overwhelming and there are SO many options and the websites aren't updated as often as they should be, etc. One of the places we called about was run by a property management company on the island and she answered ALL our questions about what part of the island to pick, how to get around, what to bring, etc. It was nice having a contact there to help us. So we found a place through that company. Hope that helps! Happy early birthday! A relaxing 30th getaway sounds lovely!Sara McCartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942635767083902005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-76912519734478183862013-01-16T09:40:50.012-06:002013-01-16T09:40:50.012-06:00My friend Liz from Will There Be Cake directed me ...My friend Liz from Will There Be Cake directed me to your blog. She mentioned that you made a trip with your little one. We've made several trips with our son (who's now 2.5) and they weren't all that bad, but this last trip to Mexico when he was almost 2 was terrible. He wouldn't sleep in the crib and he wanted to be carried EVERYWHERE. And he got heat exhaustion. Vacations are just different now. I think we will always travel with my parents and sisters to have extra help!<br /><br />We're currently trying to find a weekend getaway destination for my 30th birthday. I'm pregnant again, so no booze and craziness. I just want rest and quiet.<br /><br />Where did you find the house to rent in the Virgin Islands? VRBO? We'd love to go there someday!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024120859981505304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-3335890867683201552013-01-11T17:18:54.089-06:002013-01-11T17:18:54.089-06:00You're killing me here...I haven't been on...You're killing me here...I haven't been on a hot vacation in years and this makes me want to pack up and fly out TONIGHT. Can't wait for the 'traveling with baby' posts..especially with your writing style ;)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017012695141288353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-3077879861399134742013-01-10T18:40:25.080-06:002013-01-10T18:40:25.080-06:00That salt pond pic is GORGEOUS!!! Love this idea ...That salt pond pic is GORGEOUS!!! Love this idea though -- how liberating and different!! How relaxing!!!Cathttp://www.letterstobabymc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-52983954019514715462013-01-10T13:26:36.062-06:002013-01-10T13:26:36.062-06:00Looks like an amazing trip! What a fantastic idea,...Looks like an amazing trip! What a fantastic idea, and perfect time to go while Mac is little. Great way to celebrate baby's first Christmas and truly relax... although, who are we kidding traveling with a baby might not be super relaxing, but I'm sure it was well worth it!! We are in the process of planning a trip now and I would LOVE to know where you guys stayed?! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369914410597346463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-50488167378496489192013-01-09T21:48:57.570-06:002013-01-09T21:48:57.570-06:00So am I the only one who noticed Ryan pretending t...So am I the only one who noticed Ryan pretending to talk on the toy phone & Mac cracking up at it?? Love it. Also, I'll have to show this to my Mom - peacing-out for Christmas & spending a week in the Bahamas or somewhere similar has always been something my parents talk about. So cool!! Dancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445867726231270634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-41865939548744590322013-01-09T15:49:19.892-06:002013-01-09T15:49:19.892-06:00Hi, I'm a new reader and St. John is also our ...Hi, I'm a new reader and St. John is also our favorite place! We have stayed in a private home and the Westin. If you ever go back with kids, the Westin is the way to go! I'm jealous you got to go over the the holidays. If you go back, I've got lots of tips and restaurant suggestions. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511393679219226288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-52467952492532091032013-01-09T09:12:57.400-06:002013-01-09T09:12:57.400-06:00Eeep! We leave for St. Thomas/St. John TOMORROW! Eeep! We leave for St. Thomas/St. John TOMORROW! Amanda @ The Fix-Itshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16452201225506338267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-82377453762615018982013-01-09T06:59:47.867-06:002013-01-09T06:59:47.867-06:00St John is my FAVORITE PLACE ON THE PLANET. I am s...St John is my FAVORITE PLACE ON THE PLANET. I am so jealous!!!!!!! This has me thinking about doing this next Christmas....how amazing!!! I LOVE your pictures, too...ahhh...you just made my day! I am so glad you got away!Jess Nordenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17796766637241130496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-37111725475170350792013-01-08T22:23:59.078-06:002013-01-08T22:23:59.078-06:00What a PERFECT way to spend Christmas - someday I ...What a PERFECT way to spend Christmas - someday I must follow your example and escapeJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555143763126540757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-20709354238120340262013-01-08T21:13:56.596-06:002013-01-08T21:13:56.596-06:00That looks AMAZING. Our Christmas was exactly the...That looks AMAZING. Our Christmas was exactly the same except we stayed home and both kids had the stomach flu, so I'm not at all jealous. :-) LOVE your word for the year, I may have to adopt that! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260016447845030183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-29969473112767936332013-01-08T20:50:28.772-06:002013-01-08T20:50:28.772-06:00A trip sounds like such a good idea!!! I am so int...A trip sounds like such a good idea!!! I am so interested in your post about traveling with a baby cause we are trying to take a trip in march and my little one will only be 5months -- might not be such a great idea lol<br /><br />josie reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539248866918902322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-82125414650875777902013-01-08T18:29:13.267-06:002013-01-08T18:29:13.267-06:00Wow I am so jealous!! What a great way to spend th...Wow I am so jealous!! What a great way to spend the holidays- and do it before you have to do all the Santa stuff and stay home! I would love a post/bitch session on traveling with babies. Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029553808937170857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-71692459007408813252013-01-08T17:21:49.108-06:002013-01-08T17:21:49.108-06:00What an awesome way to spend the holiday. I think ...What an awesome way to spend the holiday. I think family time away is so important for reconnecting (at least it is for our fam). And I would agree that 'vacationing' with a baby is hard. We went away when A was 6 months and it literally screwed her sleep up for 2 months after that. Totally worth it to have those family memories, though. Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703030032227801828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-3398916944534003242013-01-08T14:50:25.545-06:002013-01-08T14:50:25.545-06:00Also - Mac's hair?? OMG, so cutteeeAlso - Mac's hair?? OMG, so cutteeeJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939653989946091321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-13345989127535391142013-01-08T14:50:15.660-06:002013-01-08T14:50:15.660-06:00I'm so glad you had a fantastic time!!
Where ...I'm so glad you had a fantastic time!! <br />Where did you guys stay? I'm hoping to do a trip this next Winter with just the hubs. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939653989946091321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-11536697475871161152013-01-08T14:47:36.589-06:002013-01-08T14:47:36.589-06:00Goodness I'm jealous! And I stand up and clap...Goodness I'm jealous! And I stand up and clap for you for traveling so far with a baby! We drove the 12 hours to Florida with a 9 month old and it was certainly interesting...of course maybe just flying & renting would be so much easier than feeling like you had to pack everything!!!<br /><br />Your pictures are beautiful & while I can't imagine not being at home for Christmas, sounds like an amazing trip! Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431749144309749798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-31945609190681337842013-01-08T14:31:07.327-06:002013-01-08T14:31:07.327-06:00I've already messaged you about this but I can...I've already messaged you about this but I can not wait for you to post about your experience traveling with baby. We're hoping to take a trip this spring and baby D will be at least 9 or 10 mos old. I'm too intimated to do anything other than domestic travel, but maybe your post will ease some fears? Or maybe not, and we should just go to Florida. <br /><br />LOVE your photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-56517055298513105782013-01-08T14:24:15.414-06:002013-01-08T14:24:15.414-06:00ooh i've been waiting for your st. john post--...ooh i've been waiting for your st. john post--looks like you guys had a wonderful time! such a great idea to escape to somewhere warm and sunny!lavenderpughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814975862490425230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-74250500717573252742013-01-08T14:05:38.168-06:002013-01-08T14:05:38.168-06:00So glad you guys had a great trip! The pictures l...So glad you guys had a great trip! The pictures look beautiful! I couldn't agree more about "embracing" life in this new year! So much to be thankful for :)Mateyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574063496527679824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-19395110748859222262013-01-08T13:14:44.558-06:002013-01-08T13:14:44.558-06:00What a fabulous way to celebrate the holidays! We ...What a fabulous way to celebrate the holidays! We spent Christmas in 2010 in Spain to avoid the first holiday after my dad died and I truly loved it. The idea of being on a beach for Christmas sounds even better!Jessica @ Wanting Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259936815744813817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-19079014981668840882013-01-08T13:12:55.711-06:002013-01-08T13:12:55.711-06:00I am all about tropical Christmas- one of my favor...I am all about tropical Christmas- one of my favorites was spending Christmas in Kauai with my family a few years back. Looks like you had a fantastic time. Cheers to 2013!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811689607161611546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-57403806934695337962013-01-08T12:45:31.771-06:002013-01-08T12:45:31.771-06:00awesomeness on the Christmas vacay.. I'm a lit...awesomeness on the Christmas vacay.. I'm a little scared but looking forward to the travel with a baby post. We have a family trip to Mexico planned in June, Lucas will be 10 months old. Yikes. <br /><br />Cheers to embracing 2013!AMCallahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427759698436437643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-69092499300240027852013-01-08T12:32:00.024-06:002013-01-08T12:32:00.024-06:00What a great way to spend Christmas! Glad you guys...What a great way to spend Christmas! Glad you guys had a wonderful time!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329179229738260534noreply@blogger.com