Everyone Needs a THANK YOU!

So Aubrey had VBS this week, and she had so much fun! Our church did an amazing job, and the amount of work the volunteers put in is so heartwarming. They had a record breaking amount of children!! Yay!

Towards the end of the week, we wanted to do something for her teacher & helpers in her room. I wish I didn't have such a crazy week, and could have done more. But I found the cutest idea here, and we always have cookie dough on hand so it was a perfect match!

I found this adorable printable on Living Locurto. All you need is sandwich bags, printer, stapler & some treats to put in it. They came out great, Aubrey was so excited to give them to her teachers. 

Goodbye Vacation, Hello Reality!

So we have officially said GOODBYE to vacation! Hello Reality! :) After 7 days at the beach, it was nice to be home. We went to Litchfield Beach, SC (right below Myrtle Beach). We've been going here the past 3 years, and absolutely LOVE it. It's very quiet, gated community--where you can take your golf cart anywhere. Our normal day consists of beach then some pool time, followed by a relaxing evening of dinner & drinks with some Catch Phrase or Rook thrown in. :) 

It's very close to Murrell's Inlet, which has a breathtaking Marsh Walk filled with restaurants. You can walk out onto the pier for some gorgeous pictures or have a drink looking out onto the water. It's pretty close to perfect! But of course I had to post some pictures....

  {Some mother/son in law beach tennis}

{He finally was able to join us}

{Nothing is better than taking the golf cart to the grocery store.}

{Penny enjoying the golf cart}

{Wahoo! Beach Time}

{After not wearing sunscreen the first day, it's the tent for him.}

{Marshwalk at Murrells Inlet = Heaven}

{Love.}

{Cousin love.}

{Almost 5 years together}

{Watching as we say our goodbyes.}

It's back to reality with a week filled with activities & work! :( Goodbye Vacation, can't wait to see you again!

Vacation Photo Dump!

We have officially been through half of our vacation. So I thought it would be a perfect time for a phone dump! :) We have hit up the beach for a few days and shopping of course. The past few days it has been a girl's trip-- myself, my mom, aunt, two cousins, and new addition to our family Haddy (4months).  As of tonight, our girl trip is over for Grant is joining us after work tonight for the rest of the week. I'm so excited. We haven't been apart overnight since we got married, and we've been apart for four nights. :(

But here's a look at our girl's vacation before the hubby joins us!  Be on the look out for the next half of vacation! :)

(Sorry for the unaligned pictures & captions-the iPad didn't want to cooperate)

                                                                        {Beach Time with Haddy}

                                                                         {Heaven}

{We are the Champions}

{Ref for the Beach Tennis}

{Chilling on the Beach}

{Beach Tennis}

{Golf Cart Ride to Pedicures}

{Guest to our Party}

{Morning Walks}

Beach Packing List

So the Kirkendohl's are heading to the beach for a week! We're so exciting to have our first vacation as a married couple. We are going with my family for the 3rd annual trip. It's such a nice week to relax, and enjoy the beach! :) honestly, we do nothing all week and its fabulous!! :) so it got me thinking of what to pack? Being the planner I am, I have to have a list! So I thought I would share some of the best list I have found, and any add ons that we would need! 

My Beach Bag Essentials:

- "Wipe able" Bag

-Towel

-Sunscreen 

-Chair clips

-Small bag to hold cash, cosmetics, phone, etc.

-electronic zip bags! ( Absolutely love my new Echo zip cases for IPhone & IPad.) 

-Portable Speakers with music source (iPod, phone, etc.)

-waterproof case on all electronics

-Magazines and Book

-Koozies

-Brush & Detangling Spray

-trail Mix

-Wet Wipes

-Cooler