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Sweetest Of Days At Beaches Resorts ~ WW

in Uncategorized on 12/11/13

This past week, thanks to Beaches Resorts, my girls and I jetted to Jamaica.  On our whirlwind trip we sailed in a catamaran in the bluest of oceans….,

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played… hard, 

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and paid it forward n the biggest and sweetest of ways.

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My head is tired and my heart is full, thankful for my many, many blessings.

My hands are itching with all I have to tell you!  Updates to follow.

Please leave a comment and don’t forget to link up your Wordless Wednesday’s in the linky below! I will be sure to return the favour!

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    Comments

    1. Heidi C. says

      December 15, 2013 at 5:11 am

      Beautiful photos! It looks like you had a wonderful time!

    2. Rossana (beingglutenfree) says

      December 14, 2013 at 3:12 am

      What a fabulous experience for all – love that travel teaches us so much. 🙂

    3. Anita says

      December 13, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      I never had collars like that on my school uniform; but then, that was way back in the olden’ days.

      What a nice vacations and experience for you and your family. The photos are keepers!

    4. Soozle says

      December 12, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      YOur photos were absolutely amazing! It looked like such a magical experience for you and your girls! 🙂 Truly was a blessing!

    5. Busy Bee Suz says

      December 12, 2013 at 12:51 am

      What a fantastic journey for you and your sweet girls!!

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:06 pm

        It is truly something to travel alone with your girls, and then to have an opportunity like this was the biggest of blessings. We are now looking for new ways to pay it forward every day 🙂 (and planning our next getaway of course!)

    6. Pat Bruce says

      December 11, 2013 at 11:01 pm

      Awesome…Jamaica has special place in my heart, visited many times and even got married there with views overlooking the sea.
      On one of our many trips, we visited a school in a rural village where the beautiful children entertained us with song and dance.
      Paying it forward is such a great thing!

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:07 pm

        Isn’t amazing how those memories are one’s that stay with us forever! I’m counting on my girls remembering this trip for a long time. Yesterday my youngest told me she will one day tell her kids about the time Grandma took her to visit a school in Jamaica, so I guess my job is done 🙂

    7. Judy Haughton-James says

      December 11, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Beautiful pictures Stephanie! I am so happy you had a wonderful time in my homeland! Thanks for hosting.

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:09 pm

        Your homeland is truly a warm, welcoming beautiful country! Hoping I have a chance to go back with the rest of my family very soon 🙂

    8. stevebethere says

      December 11, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      What a beautiful place it looks like you had loads of fun, thanks for sharing 😉

      Have a beachtastic week 😉

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:09 pm

        Thank you! Same to you!

    9. Kristi says

      December 11, 2013 at 11:42 am

      What a beautiful picture of all the girls. Looks like a wonderful place to relax. Glad you enjoyed it!

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:09 pm

        Loved it! Next time I think a longer visit is in order 🙂

    10. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

      December 11, 2013 at 10:37 am

      I wish I was there right now…..especially after the snow we got yesterday.

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:10 pm

        I feel your pain! Wishing I was back on that beach right now too. It’s minus 21 Celsius here!

    11. Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom says

      December 11, 2013 at 9:59 am

      Glad to hear you and the girls had such a wonderful time and were able to pay it forward. That last photo speaks volumes. 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:11 pm

        Oh Diana as a Teacher I just know you would have loved this trip. Can’t wait to show you more pictures from this incredible getaway. Sandals Foundation and Beaches Resorts are doing some fabulous things.

    12. Jen says

      December 11, 2013 at 3:30 am

      Looks like you had a blast!

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:11 pm

        Thanks Jen, we really did! It was a true adventure!

    13. alissa says

      December 11, 2013 at 3:09 am

      I love all those smiling faces. It looks like a wonderful time.

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:11 pm

        Those were some of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen 🙂

    14. Stephanie says

      December 11, 2013 at 2:12 am

      Oh what fun!! Looks like you and your girls had an awesome time. I can’t wait to hear all about it..

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:12 pm

        It was incredible! Can’t wait to fill you in on the rest of the details!

    15. Gracielle says

      December 11, 2013 at 1:05 am

      Stopping by to check out your Wordless Wednesday pics from Create with Joy. Oh, how I wish I were in Jamaica right now – it’s so cold here in the midwest! The picture of the silhouette is beautiful! 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        December 12, 2013 at 5:14 pm

        Thank you so much, and the best part about that silhouette is that it is hiding the elusive smile of a teenage girl. It was a fabulous trip 🙂

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