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Where Will You go This Summer?

May 15, 2012 By Anne 13 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Newport Beach for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

We are going on a road trip this summer? We are super excited because we will be able to stop along the way to and from to see the entire site along the East coast!

But what if you are on the West Coast?

How about Newport Beach?

Summer is almost here so you got to make plans and Newport Beach has everything you can think of! At least what they have what I would want in a vacation!

Sandy beaches, pristine waters and beautiful views. I’ll take it!

I’ve heard that when you visit Newport Beach you will feel like a local. It’s not touristy. It has natural beauty and a vibrant yachting community. I’ve never been yachting, but it sounds wonderful!

If you are looking to travel on the West Coast or just looking at places to visit, take a look at the VisitNewPortBeach site.

While checking out the site myself, I found so many things to do. If we went I would love to do the tours and sightseeing and check out the TV and Film locations. I think it would awesome to check them out! It’s definitely something different for us.

Also, the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach hotel looks wonderful for families. Right now if one room at full price you will receive a connecting room for kids 18 and under at 50% off. Yeah! A room for the adults and one for the kids!!

The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is a resort-style hotel with 26 acres and 3-pools! They also have shuffle board, ping pong, a 9-hole and a par-3 golf course. My hubby and son would love to play golf! You can call 800-233-1234 and mention the Family Plan to book today!

Check out this video! Doesn’t it look inviting?

Have you been to Newport Beach? What would you do if you went?

We’ve visited other beach towns and love to go walking on the beach, riding bikes and just enjoying the scenes.

Happy Mother’s Day – in St. Augusutine

May 13, 2012 By Anne 16 Comments

We had an early Mother’s Day last weekend. My mother in law was in town, so we took both her and my mother out to breakfast and then a tour of St. Augustine. It was a great day!

Breakfast at Georgie’s Diner. My mother is on the left.

Waiting for the trolley at The Old Jail.

Waiting at one of the trolley stops.

Stopping for a walk at the Mission of Nombre de Dios & Shrine of Our Lady of Leche.

A beautiful view of one of the many St. Augustine bridges.

The end of our trip at the Old Jail. There are so many things to do in St. Augustine. We will have a great time exploring more this summer!

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Hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

My Dreams Came True!

May 10, 2012 By Anne 21 Comments

Once upon a time there was a women who married a man with three little boys. She raised those boys with her husband, but always dreamed of having her own little children. With all the boys in the house she dreamed of a little girl.

The day came when she was going to have a baby of her own and after a very brief moment of disappointment, found out she would be having a little boy. The sweetest little boy she could ever have was born. She couldn’t have had a better little boy. He was kind, gentle, just adorable!

Years went by, but the woman still longed for a little girl. Plans were made. Research was done. Finally another baby on the way!

Prayers were said. Hopes were high! Finally the day came to find out - a baby girl would be had!

The woman’s dreams to have her own children, a boy and a girl, finally came true!

Yes, that’s my story…. silly and cute. But very true! The day my children were born was like a visit from my own Fairy Godmother, or was it the Fairy Hobmother? lol

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How have your dreams come true?

I was just recently visited by the Fairy Hobmother, who is spreading light and joy throughout the blogosphere. Leave a comment and The Fairy Hobmother may visit you too!

Super Moon w/w

May 8, 2012 By Anne 51 Comments

I decided to take the family to the beach Saturday night to check out the Super Moon. We looked around for shells, but only found crabs. Big crabs!! I think I like it better in the daylight!

lol, Hunter decided on the pose.

Go Bowling This Summer!

May 8, 2012 By Anne 13 Comments

I’ve been looking for some fun things to do with the kids this summer as I am home with them this year!

Being new to the area, this will be fun! We can explore everything!

Bowling will be one item on our to do list!

AMF’s Summer Unplugged and the Summer Pass are great deals!

For the Summer unplugged, kids 15 and under can play two free games of bowling per day for kids. (Shoe rental not included.)

They can play 7 days a week until 8 pm starting May 14 through Monday, September 3 (Labor Day).

Parents go to http://bit.ly/AMFfree to select a participating center (over 250 locations) and complete a simple registration form.

Free game coupons emailed every week starting May 14 – it’s that simple!

The Summer Pass is good for everyone 16 and over. You get 2 free games, per day for up to four people ages 16 and up (shoe rental not included). However is does cost $29.95 for the Summer Pass. It is good for 2 games per day for up to four people all summer long – that’s $7.50 per person! (Same dates and times as above.)