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This Thursday I am thankful for... 1) Island living.  I know I haven't really kept up with my blogging the past week... the above picture is to blame.  I've been too busy sitting by the pool... chatting with my girlfriends... listening to the ocean... catching up on some reading... doing some snorkeling... you know, the usual.  Lance and I were lucky enough to jet off for an impromptu island visit to St. Thomas to visit some very dear friends.  It was such an amazing trip, for so many reasons. 2) Sail boats & snorkeling.  This past week I went sailing and snorkeling... both for the very first time!  Hopefully not my last... It was so amazing!  The water was ridiculously clear and blue and we saw all kinds of fish and coral.  It was such a neat experience! 3) Amazing friends.  And this was definitely the highlight of our trip!  I loved being able to catch up with these girls.  The best part was that it felt like no time had passed since the 3 of us were last together... and that is what I love about true friends. 
Oh wow... I am GREEEEN with envy, girl! Looks like a fabulous and beautiful vacation! :)

January 24, 2013 at 10:09 AM 
I'm so JEALOUS!!!
St. Thomas is on my bucket list. Of course then again so is snorkeling and sailing. You lucky gal you :)

January 24, 2013 at 10:11 AM 
Oh my goodness, SO jealous!! Looks like you are having a blast. Great pictures!


January 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM OneMommy said...

If I had a view like that right now, I wouldn't be blogging much either!

Hope you link up with us this week!

January 24, 2013 at 11:51 AM 
I'm so glad to see you had a fabulous vacation :)

January 24, 2013 at 4:16 PM mleslie43 said...

This is so wonderful and I think it is just what the Dr. ordered for you and Lance! So glad it was amazing!

January 24, 2013 at 4:45 PM ThistleAshD said...

Oh my. In my mind I go to an island like that every afternoon :) Looks fabulous

January 24, 2013 at 6:55 PM 
The Ocean is my great love. I'm very happy for you to be able to live such a ocean filled life.

March 14, 2013 at 10:24 AM