Hello everyone. Back in NYC, it’s hard to believe that just several days ago Marc and I were looking at this glorious beach in Key Biscayne, Florida. We had such an amazing time catching up with old friends from college and spending some quality couples time! It did rain a fair amount, but we squeezed in some long walks along the Florida beach.

Look at this amazing rainbow that spread out over the water the day we left. I took it as a sign of good things to come!

Back at home, we hit a drop of the post vacation blues as we re-entered the world of homework, practices, piano and all the rest. On Friday, Lachlan attended a dance with a beach theme. Here’s the outfit we came up with — what do you think of the green pants?

Yesterday, we headed to JFK airport to apply for a program called Global Entry. The global entry program allows you to move more quickly through security when you travel abroad. Since we plan to head off visiting family again this summer in Spain, I’m hoping this will help me out as I fly solo with the 5 kiddos for future family adventures. Here’s our official lineup! CloudMom “baby” Marielle holds her own on the left hand side. In case you don’t remember my kids names, they are Marielle (5), Lachlan (10), Beckett (9), Annaliese (7) and Hedley (11). Can’t believe how fast they are growing.

Today on the way back from a basketball game (we lost by around 30 points), I held both big boys hands, marveling at how big their hands felt in mine. This was my little reminder to savor the moments since I don’t know for how long they’ll allow me to hold their hands like that!

Hope your week was tremendous and don’t forget to enter our weekly giveaway below.

xo Melissa

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