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I’ve lost 19.5in! Join me for round 2!!

click here to open post Oct 17, 2010 | posted in Personal | 27 comments

DISCLAIMER:  I totally know that this is going to WREAK of sales pitch, I SWEAR TO YOU IT IS NOT. I am in NO WAY affiliated with the IsaGameOn contest.  I just happen to like it, a lot. And I’m simply this legitimately obsesssssed with this program.

Remember my post on the 30 day nutritional cleanse?  Well, I’m done a week from today! (I know, what the HECK happened to October? and September. . . and August for that matter??).

So far this time around, I’ve lost 10 lbs and 19.5 inches and I feel FANTASTIC!

I haven’t measured or weighed in yet this week. . . so cross your fingers for me that my week 3 numbers are amazing too! (People: this means that I’ve lost 40 lbs this year on Isagenix. . . alllll the baby weight + a few more!  Feel free to hoot and holler. I sure am.) I have to say its all thanks to the best appetite suppressant you can also find at the link.

I’m a little (totally read: A LOT) obsessed with this program and the way it makes me look and feel! I am now looking online, where to buy sarms for better muscle mass and have also decided to keep on going just because I’m seriously starting to think that I may ACTUALLY be able to obtain that dream weight of mine (the one that has been in my back pocket since the 11th grade) . . . soooo I’ve decided to hop on board for round 2 of the IsaGameOn contest!  Remember, you can win $200 by being on the winning team!  And my team is so totally going to win!  Join me! (There is also an 11 day cleansing option if you’d rather).

Trick is, to get in on the contest, you’ve got to register by Monday night (10/18)! If you’re interested in gearing up for the holidays (in the way that doesn’t equate to your eating every single piece of Halloween candy that moves through your house next week), email Angel (angelinparadise17{at}yahoo{dot}com) simply for more information or to jump on the band wagon of awesome! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have you on my team (men and women welcome).

xx!

Me

PS-  I know that all my current teammates will attest to this: this game/team system is AMAZING. (I LOVE YOU GIRLS!!) It keeps you committed and the support alone is worth it’s weight in gold at 12am when you’re dying to raid the kitchen to snag a couple of spoons full (spoon fulls? spoons full?) of peanut butter!  If you’re SERIOUS about losing weight, I swear to you, this contest is a REMARKABLE way to get and to stay motivated and this program is simply “it” if you want to see prompt, real and lasting results!

PPS- Scoring isn’t based on weight loss, so anyone of any size or fitness level is on equal playing ground to win!

PPPS- Richie’s jumping in this round for the 11 day! So fun!

PPPPPPPPPPPPS- If you’ve got questions, I’ll do my best to pay close attention to the comments and get back to you stat, just remember that to get in on the game, you’ve got to get registered ASAP, so emailing Angel directly (again: angelinparadise17{at}yahoo{dot}com) might be the smartest way to go.

27 comments | add comment
  • liko: so, i just googled isagenix and i'm wondering what you are doing? are you on a program of just doing the cleanse? i'm curious. and go you!! that is HUGE!!! your accomplishment of the weight and inches lost!! i used to hold onto my smaller clothes and would always think that someday, SOMEday i would be able to fit into them again. i've sorta lost hope but i'm wondering about this isagenix thing. i have yet to get back to my pre-baby weight and i've only had two kids. :-( October 17, 2010 8:43 pm
  • Jennifer Tanner: I am on day 5 of my 30 day cleanse and I am down 4 pounds! WOW. I'm so excited! Not only that, but I FEEL AMAZING. I haven't had this much energy in a very long time! I love the fact that your body becomes the miracle - the isagenix just gives it the building blocks it needs. :) I am just like you... totally obsessed with this new find and CAN'T WAIT for my amazing, healthy future! (I only need to lose about 5 or 10 more pounds but LOVE the fact that my body is getting what it needs!) You are an inspiration Natalie, as always. Good luck team Natalie! :) October 18, 2010 6:07 am
  • Allison Moon: I might be on board for the 11 day cleans. I've been looking for a solution to pull me out of this weight rut! What is required to sign up and how do I know what to do and when? You're awesome and once again inspirational, thanks for sharing and giving hope! October 18, 2010 6:38 am
  • heidi: one, is it mostly about weight loss---or can you just cleanse? and two--i'm assuming you can't be nursing but can you? :) October 18, 2010 6:52 am
  • Jana Neser: Hey Natalie I tried to email Angel twice but I got a delivery notification both times. Is there another email to reach her at? Or can you have her email me? Jananeser (at) gmail (dot) (com) thanks! October 18, 2010 7:19 am
  • Natalie Norton: Liko: I'm doing their 30 day cleanse, which is the program that Isagenix is famous for. It's a shake for breakfast, a shake for dinner and a sensible lunch (600 cal or less) and then one day a week is a liquid cleanse day where you drink some witches brew that they give you and it magically cleans out your bowels. :) It doesn't taste bad at all! :) :) Let me know if you have any other questions! October 18, 2010 7:53 am
  • Cic: I want info too, but my e-mails got returned as well. Can you give me some info or another contact person? October 18, 2010 7:54 am
  • natalie: Jennifer: "the body becomes the miracle- Isagenix just gives it the building blocks it needs" LOVE that!!! GO YOU! 4 lbs!!!! I'm with you now, I'm on the final 10. . . :) Well, really I already reached my goal, but I want to go 10 more just because I actually think I can! :) High fives Jen! October 18, 2010 7:56 am
  • natalie: Allison, Email Angel, angelinparadise17{at}yahoo{dot}com. She'll give you all the ordering information as well as the game rules. Ask me if you have any questions whatsoever! You'll do awesome!!! October 18, 2010 7:57 am
  • natalie: Heidi, You can totally just cleanse. Points aren't based on weightloss, they're based on following rules: enough water, eating enough calories, exercise, sleep etc. You can earn bonus points for your team through weightloss however, there is also an athletes category in the cleanse group too where you get bonus points for reaching training goals. I think I might do that category this time around actually because I'm just about at my goal weight and am training for a marathon. October 18, 2010 7:59 am
  • natalie: Cic and Jenna! i put her dumb email address wrong! i am so idiotic. angelinparadise17{at}yahoo{dot}com. Try that! Sheesh. October 18, 2010 8:00 am
  • natalie: HEIDI! Oh yeah, there is a nursing category as well. . . forgot to mention that. :) October 18, 2010 8:01 am
  • Rachel: I just wanted to shout out to you nat and say CONGRATS! on your awesome accomplishment. To everyone else, I just wanna say that I lost 92 pounds on the Isagenix program--I lost the first 50 doing 3 30 day cleanses a row. I am pregnant now with #3 and I am STILL lighter than I was BEFORE I got pregnant with with my first child! Yea! It works! GO NAT AND HER PEEPS! October 18, 2010 1:54 pm
  • Kerri: Natalie, I've always been freaked out at stuff like this because I run a lot and am worried I won't have energy to do my long runs. Are you training for the half you were talking about a while back or are you training for a full? How do you manage calories on days you run 10 or more miles? I'm interested...I have these stupid 5-10 pounds that won't come off, but I want to keep running. Thanks! October 18, 2010 2:10 pm
  • Natalie Norton: Kerri, Yup, I'm training right now and cleansing. You just have to do the athlete's pak/program. Angel just finished the St George marathon. She's definitely the BEST one to talk to about Isagenix and running! angelinparadise17@yahoo.com October 18, 2010 3:06 pm
  • Amanda Lipscomb: Hey Natalie! I emailed Angel to register and she emailed me back asking for my # to call, but I haven't received a call yet. I just want to make sure I can get registered in time. What should I do? Thanks! October 18, 2010 3:43 pm
  • Natalie: Amanda, If Angel said she'll call, she will! I'm sure she just has quite a few calls to make tonight. But don't hesitate to email her again just to be absolutely certain she got your first message! October 18, 2010 4:15 pm
  • liko: how much is it? and you've been doing this 30 day cleanse for months now?? i am very interested. fill me in!! October 18, 2010 6:42 pm
  • natalie: Liko, email angel for price details and such, but yes, I did 2 30 day cleanses back to back earlier this year and now I'm doing 2 more back to back. I have one more week left and then the next one starts the following day (1 week from today). :) :) If you really do want to be on a team, you'll need to get in touch with angel asap. Like NOW. October 18, 2010 8:31 pm
  • Wendy: Sad! I missed the deadline by THAT much! Still planning to contact Angel about getting the products, at least. October 19, 2010 10:48 am
  • Chelsea: Oh no! Did I really miss the deadline???!? I REALLY wanted to do this. Darn, should I still contact Angel? Natalie, we still haven't gone for that lunch and it's October! October 19, 2010 11:34 am
  • Crystal: My mom and I are about to start the 30 day plan, and we're going to be in the challenge. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the motivation, Natalie! October 19, 2010 2:34 pm
  • LeeYen: See you on the lighter side ;) I'm excited :) October 19, 2010 9:14 pm
  • natalie: Yay Crystal and LeeYen! Chelsea and Wendy, I hope you got in touch with Angel! I know she extended the deadline by a day. . . hopefully you squeezed in before they closed the game!!!!! October 19, 2010 10:22 pm
  • liko: so many times now i've regretted making this my email address -- it looks like SPAM. anyways, i emailed her but she never got back to me. like i said, i think she thinks it's spam. i'll try again. October 22, 2010 11:52 am
  • Shannon: can you do this program while nursing? I've got a 6 week old but I am feeling so sluggish - I've done the cleanse before, but I'm wondering about the nursing thing. October 25, 2010 3:32 am
  • best weight loss plans for women: Howdy! This post could not be written much better! Reading through this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He constantly kept preaching about this. I am going to send this post to him. Fairly certain he will have a great read. I appreciate you for sharing! July 14, 2014 12:22 am

camping.

click here to open post Oct 06, 2010 | posted in Baby Gavin, Brother Gavin, Personal | 25 comments

Above, Harrison, Idaho. From or 2 month long road trip/camping extravaganza.
Image Credit: Raleigh (left) Yours Truly (right)  . . both shot with the instax mini 7s

I am in a FUNK.

Of the deep and the dark variety.

So clearly, camping is the only remedy.

Though admittedly it’s heart-wrenching to be here. . . where a year ago to this very week I camped on this very same beach, 9 months pregnant and blissfully unaware of the chasm ahead.

. . . . . . . . .

Ah, the loop of time for the grieving heart.

The difference was that this time after visiting campingfunzone.com we decided to rent a class b rv as it seemed fun. And it was.

A custom tailored Hell. Desolate, despondent and horrifying.

An indescribably lonely place to be.

I’ll see you when I pull myself together, because we all know that I will.

In the mean time, I’m giving myself permission to be a mess.

Because quite frankly, after all I’ve been through with gavin 1 and then gavin 2 (before the first was even cold in his grave), if I weren’t, I’d wonder what was wrong with myself.

HERE’S SOME REASONS WHY CAMPING IS FUN


Cаmрfіrе fооdѕ. Classic саmріng mеаnѕ уоu’ll gеt to еnjоу things lіkе hоt dogs, сhірѕ, S’Mоrеѕ аnd еvеn реrhарѕ ѕоmе fun dutсh оvеn оr саѕt іrоn сооkеd mеаlѕ. This саn іnсludе bacon, biscuits аnd grаvу for brеаkfаѕt, оr a уummу реасh соbblеr fоr dеѕѕеrt. Cаmрfіrе fооdѕ аrе fun to make, but аlѕо dеlісіоuѕ tо еаt. Eѕресіаllу wіth that ѕmоkу flаvоr аddеd tо thіngѕ lіkе hоt dоgѕ, сhісkеn, burgers and more. But like Camping Console asserts, without a few yet important essentials, things can totally upend.

Fewer electronic dіѕtrасtіоnѕ. Cаmріng means you leave the tеlеvіѕіоn, vіdео gаmеѕ аnd еvеn уоur phone аt home. Thіѕ gіvеѕ уоu less contact with thе оutѕіdе wоrld, аnd many mоrе hоurѕ of рlауіng gаmеѕ, tаlkіng, hunting fоr trеаѕurеѕ on nаturе walks оr even ѕіngіng сlаѕѕіс саmрfіrе ѕоngѕ together. Rеmоvе the dіѕtrасtіоnѕ аnd focus on еасh оthеr аѕ needed.

Lеаrn lіfе skills. Tаkіng уоur kids camping gіvеѕ уоu a chance to teach them hоw tо рrореrlу mаkе a саmрfіrе, gаthеr wооd and sticks аѕ needed fоr said fire or еvеn сооk оvеr open coals. Yоu саn teach them about trapping small game, trасkіng аnіmаlѕ in thе wооdѕ, hоw tо tеll directions wіth and without a соmраѕѕ, аѕ well аѕ ѕіmрlе thіngѕ lіkе hоw to fіѕh.

Slееріng bags and tents. Nееd I say more? Cаmріng out іѕ аlwауѕ fun whеn you have a tent, a fеw ѕlееріng bags and ріllоwѕ. Whеthеr you саmр under the ѕtаrѕ or іn a tеnt the kids will hаvе tоnѕ оf fun setting uр camp, рісkіng their ѕроt to sleep.

Gеt uр close аnd реrѕоnаl wіth animals. From ѕееіng mоrе bіrdѕ, to bеіng іn areas with rаbbіtѕ, rассооnѕ, роѕѕumѕ, dееr оr еvеn ѕnаkеѕ уоu саn lеаrn a lоt more about wіldlіfе whеn you gо саmріng with уоur fаmіlу.

25 comments | add comment
  • sonya: friend. sorry to hear your in a funk. when my husband says he's in a funk. i say get the funk out. become a mess. let god take over. let god take care of you. sometimes messes are too big for humans to handle. October 6, 2010 12:28 pm
  • Damaris: I'm coming to Hawaii for Christmas. Last Christmas I ran into Richie and the boys at the visitor center. I told him I wanted to come and see you and baby Gavin. He said I should come and I never did. This time I am coming to see you (if you don't mind of course) and I don't mind if you're a mess and frankly I'm glad you're allowing yourself to not mind so much either. October 6, 2010 12:46 pm
  • Mindy Schmidt: Random blog reader here, just wanted to say I love your blog, your optimistic outlook and appreciation for life despite what you've been dealt, and I think you have every right to throw your hair in a sloppy pony, sport some comfy ugly pjs, and lay in bed eating ice-cream straight from the container. God bless! October 6, 2010 1:27 pm
  • shari: funkiest of all funks friend....i'm so sorry. allow yourself to FEEL it and let it out. and enjoy mother nature. enjoy your boys. breathe lots of fresh air and cry lots of cleansing tears. xo from HB October 6, 2010 1:50 pm
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  • oneshotbeyond: Don't count on pulling yourself together...and please, please, please don't take that in a negative way. Tragedies rip out parts of us & embed other qualities we never expected deep into the core of us. You most likely will not ever fee the same as you did before both Gavin's were lost, but out of it you will be stronger, more intuitive, extra sensitive to others and more grateful for the moments you have with the people you still do have in your life. With loss comes gain. Not in the form we crave, but in the form that can heal us. You DON'T have to pull yourself together. You have every right to feel a hollowness inside that seems as endless as the open sea. I have been there and honestly am still there at any given moment I need to be. You will have better days, even good ones...but the thoughts, the what if's, the desire to have them back, the fears of what may happen in the future and your desire to feel whole again are going to be a new part of your life. One you will get used to and carry with you. It cannot be avoided. I used to wish it could be avoided myself, but all in all everything that has happened will make you a better mother, wife, friend, communicator & photographer. You know how much purpose your life has for those around you. You have every reason to share your experience by living it in whatever way feels right to you. If the pain & loneliness never cease it goes to show how special your two Gavin's were and it will serve as a reminder to cherish all the other special ones in your life. By the way, you are NOT a mess. You clearly are NOT a mess. Tell yourself "I am not a mess" everyday if you need to...a hundred times a day. For you to be on a camping trip right now and for you to be writing coherently at all is proof that you are Not as mess. You are totally appropriate in your grief. Give your boys & hubby hugs every chance you get. That is how you will heal the moments of desolation. You are loved. They were loved. You know you're loved. They knew they were loved. What more in life or death can we ask for than to be loved? I use my pain to fuel my happiness. Without some pain I would not be able to appreciate joy as strongly. I pray that you will embrace your journey and not feel compelled to heal in a certain way, to a particular degree or in a specific amount of time. “There are places in the heart that do not yet exist; suffering has to enter in for them to come to be.” Leon Bloy October 6, 2010 4:44 pm
  • Alan: I've got a little blog and I was wondering if I can I use some of the information from this post if I provide a link back to your site? If you would rather not, that's okay, but this was a good post. October 6, 2010 6:50 pm
  • Kerri: Wow. That message from oneshotbeyond was gorgeous. I have nothing more to add but words of love and support. You are amazing and you are allowed to, supposed to, grieve. October 6, 2010 7:43 pm
  • liko: have your human moments. you're entitled to. and enjoy camp with your boys! October 6, 2010 9:07 pm
  • Carrie: In grief, we are most aware that we are not alone. We are never alone. But ironically, there is no lonelier place to be. It is then that we know we must trust in HIM. for only HE knows the HOW. Prayers and Love to you and yours. October 6, 2010 11:19 pm
  • Tami: Life is hard enough when you haven't lost a son or a brother.....it is down right brutal.....you have every right!!!! Love you Nat!!! Still in my prayers. October 7, 2010 3:58 am
  • Annie Link: I'm on my way . . . and we'll muck around together in that funk until it shines like the top of the Chrysler building. October 9, 2010 8:41 am
  • Naomi: You're NOT a mess....you're a grieving mother and that's okay! And there are going to be places, things, people, situations, etc. that will take you back to that time...it is very real...and will put you "in a funk" but that's okay! God knows all of it and He knows you. He will give you what you need to pull through and stand again and move forward. He is faithful....always faithful. I will pray for you....from one mother who knows your grief and "funk" all too well. Hugs! October 9, 2010 7:03 pm
  • Erika Plummer: Dear Natalie, Thank you for opening your heart and soul to us on this blog. I am so very grateful for your honesty and candor. With a Mother's heart I cannot help to cry along with you but can't begin to know the pain you feel. i do very much admire your faith and the love you pour over your family. xo, E October 9, 2010 8:36 pm
  • Kristy Carlson: A good n proper funk is hard to shake. Thinkin of you. October 11, 2010 8:45 am
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  • Metta Prieto: You know what, Natalie? I was on my way home today and driving on the freeway in the dark evening and I thought of you and cried all over again about your baby son Gavin. Watching my own little girl grow up through these months makes me grateful every day that I have her. I don't take a day for granted anymore. Today we went in for vaccinations, and I am no longer a mom who might cry over a shot, I am a mom who hands my baby's leg to the nurse and says, "go for it" because it's worth it to me now. By the way, your new blog rocks. Honestly, the light avocado green is a little hard to read against the white, but all in all, the design is superb and reflects the quality of your work really well. Good job. October 13, 2010 5:39 pm
  • dolly: I've been thinking of you as this anniversary of life and the passing of life is approaching you. Among the best of the guardian angels above (and I personally know some great ones)... yours are carefully and watchfully and lovingly letting you make the most of it. The funky part means that you are alive, with your hands dirty, playing in the mud. The refreshing part is when your sweet mama washes them squeaky clean and feeds you some delicious and nutritious. Here's to the smell of soap and lather and a fresh, terry towel! XXOO October 14, 2010 3:22 am
  • Kim: Nat...I love you. I wish it weren't only virtually right now that I can comfort you. Let me leave it at this: I have been thinking about you and praying for you multiple times per day since Oct 1. *tears* in my eyes and in my heart for you. Thank you for always making me stronger. May you find the same strength... October 15, 2010 7:47 pm
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You.

click here to open post Oct 03, 2010 | posted in Baby Gavin, Personal | 15 comments

above first day of school shots taken on the instax mini 7s

Today I opened Baby Gavin’s closet and silently ran my hand along his clothes . . . hanging there, untouched for so many months, still adorned with tags and the smell of newness.

And my heart was so heavy.  My arms so empty.  My soul so full of sorrow.

Then I heard the howl of laughter from the living room and was reminded of YOU.  All you continue to give me every day.  All you represent.  All your very lives do to remind me of the hope and wonder of living.

You remind me that He hasn’t forgotten us.  That we are not forsaken.  He holds us still. . . even in the midst of pain and indescribable sorrow. . . in the very palm of his hand.

Thank you.

Mommy loves you with all of her.

xx,

Me

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  • stephanie robertson: very sweet and very true friend. love you! October 3, 2010 2:24 pm
  • Naomi: Natalie....its a comfort to the heart that He is ever present in all the details of our lives....the joyful....the difficult....ALL of it! I'm praying over you now. Hold onto His always faithful presence. Hugs to you my friend. October 3, 2010 4:35 pm
  • liko: ♥ October 3, 2010 7:11 pm
  • Movies Watching: My friend, you did this very very well. Thumbs up. October 4, 2010 7:46 am
  • Shari: such a personal and spiritual moment...thank you for sharing...and being that gentle reminder the He is here for me as well... xoxo from HB October 4, 2010 9:31 am
  • marie rose: I know that the year mark is here and I'm thinking of you each.and.every.day. I'm coming to Hawaii the first of november and can't wait to soak it in. Hopefully you'll feel my love even stronger once I'm there! Always sending my love! marie October 4, 2010 1:04 pm
  • Sabrina (Chicago): <3 Precious. Lots of prayers for you and your family. October 4, 2010 1:14 pm
  • angel naivalu: love you. we love your entire, beautiful, crazy boy family! October 4, 2010 8:29 pm
  • Chiara: Dear....your emotions have reached my heart... thinking of you a lot... October 5, 2010 2:16 am
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  • chelsea prince: Love you Nat! I was thinking about Baby Gavin alot today! We miss him too! October 5, 2010 1:11 pm
  • Shelly: Love you so much! My heart feels your heart.... LOVE these pics of the boys! October 6, 2010 7:20 am
  • brooke: ahhh. one of those days-huh? ugh. i am sorry. at least they let us know how great His plan really is. i haven't checked in for a while. lots of love to you.... October 6, 2010 10:30 am
  • Annie Link: And Mommy loves YOU with all of HER heart. October 7, 2010 9:29 am
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click here to open post Sep 26, 2010 | posted in Personal | 7 comments

kit kats, plus

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Just letting you know how I’d get fat if I were you. . . my 30 day cleanse starts today.  See ya on the flip side. . . 10 lbs lighter. xx! Me

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  • shelly: Mmmm. I'm sure that posting this will help get it out of your system! My fat foods of choice are cheese enchiladas, and ice cream. Well, and chocolate of course. September 27, 2010 4:45 am
  • shelly: Oh! I forgot the most important thing. Good Luck! September 27, 2010 4:46 am
  • 外遇: I am very glad to hear that you got your Supra fixed. I remember reading about some of your problems. September 27, 2010 6:29 am
  • Chung: What does your 30-day cleanse consist of? And why are you cleansing? I had some Ben & Jerry's earlier. I figure it's perfectly fine to eat whatever I want in moderation (and it is very moderate). Well, except for cyanide. Best to avoid that altogether! September 27, 2010 12:19 pm
  • oneshotbeyond: I would join you with the kit kat bars...and I love kettle chips, but not necessarily with vinegar. ;-) Good going on the cleanse! September 27, 2010 7:07 pm
  • e.b.: good luck cleansing September 28, 2010 5:25 pm
  • natalie: can we laugh at the fact that I was congratulated here in the comments on getting my spura fixed and that I had to google that to see what it was? September 28, 2010 5:32 pm

today + vacation input por favor.

click here to open post Sep 21, 2010 | posted in Baby Gavin, Personal | 23 comments

today I am not blogging.

because I just don’t feel like it.

and given the circumstances that are my life currently, I think it’s perfectly acceptable for me to choose not to do something simply because I don’t wanna. But I did recently book the best hotels in Miami florida. Tay tay and I are planning a me and tay tay trip.  to get as far away from our realities as we possibly can.  (she lost half of her heart recently as well when she lost her precious Walt late term).

and.I.don’t.wanna.

so, tonight I am saying NO to my blog, and YES to a pint of ice cream and a movie with my man.

goodnight.

xx!

me

Where oh where should we go together?

We want to relax, to heal, to recharge. . . to ESCAPE (could be read “hide” we’re totally fine with using the words interchangeably) maybe just one night we would luike to try something new, Im not sure if like my sister the time she did the same thing but ended  up at a strip club and she was bragging about the best male strip club packages in Melbourne or using a a site for finding male dancers Melbourne. You can also click here for more information.

We want to be prudent. . .  like unless one of you has a villa to lend, we won’t likely be hopping off to the south of france. . . but hey, if you DO happen to have a villa to contribute to the cause, I’m not above your charity. ;)

pipe in.  where should we go?! we’re looking at late october.

Loves, N

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  • Ann: Chapel Hill North Carolina. Fall colors, little shops, UNC campus. You and your camera would love it. Second choice: Disneyworld. I know you just went, but without the kids would be different. September 21, 2010 10:49 pm
  • Megan: Tahoe. Seriously. September 21, 2010 11:13 pm
  • Regina Eliason: This kinda made me giggle because if I were trying to get away from it all and totally relax, I would seriously consider going to Hawaii.... :-) September 22, 2010 2:38 am
  • Leslie: Come to Charleston, SC, in the fall. The rates are cheaper, the air is (a little) cooler, the pace is slower, and in this beautiful historic city, it's perfectly acceptable to take a blanket to waterfront park and waste the day with a book and some italian ice. September 22, 2010 2:41 am
  • Sabrina (Chicago): You know, I had the same thought as Regina (Commenter before me). My first thought was "Where do you go to rest and relax on vacation when you live in paradise? Hmmmm...you definitely want to be somewhere away from it all, I would not suggest Chicago ;-) Otherwise, I have no idea most of our "getaways" are camping trips and it's not very relaxing at all. September 22, 2010 3:42 am
  • Trystan: Hey Natalie - How about Hilton Head Island, SC - tourist season is over and I have a house (6 bedrooms) right on the ocean, plus I even have an account with Net Jets and can fly you here for free! Think about it? September 22, 2010 3:44 am
  • Sarah: I have been craving the Oregon Coast something fierce lately. It's my favorite place to be. Especially in the Fall.. :) September 22, 2010 3:55 am
  • Lainey: Outerbanks, NC. I got married there and it's heaven. Rent a small place on the beach. It's isolated and quiet especially now during the off season and there is so much to see or not see, depending on your mood. I think this place is just the ticket for you. September 22, 2010 4:19 am
  • Shari: my family has a gorgeous ocean front condo in San Clemente that I bet you could use...I know you just took a trip to So Cal...but seriously, San Clemente is the coolest little town...and late october it will still be warm and not overrun with tourists. let me know if you're interested! September 22, 2010 4:37 am
  • Jenn: Tofino, BC at the Wikinnish Inn Trust me. September 22, 2010 4:47 am
  • Brenda: The Florida Keys. It's relaxing when you need it to be and provides distractions galore when the quiet in your head gets to be too much. September 22, 2010 5:43 am
  • Corey Ann: Meet me in Kennebunkport Maine ;) I'll be there at the end of October and it is just TOO CUTE FOR WORDS there! September 22, 2010 5:53 am
  • Taylor: Villa in France is my vote. Anyone? September 22, 2010 6:05 am
  • Sonya Sarmiento: wanna stay close to home or go far far away? first place that come to mind is Moloka'i. there is nothing there that is distracting. you can cleanse your mind, hike, sleep, read, swim, and NOT THINK September 22, 2010 8:09 am
  • Emilie: If you want to come to France, visit Normandy (where I live), eat French cheese and drink French wine, you are welcome at home. Seriously! :) September 22, 2010 9:49 am
  • Rebecca Ames: Check out the Sleeping Lady Retreat Center in Leavenworth, Wa. It's in the Cascades. Fantastic cabins with no tv or phone and an incredible pool, hot tub, and food. I used to work there and it was the most relaxing place to work. Ever. September 22, 2010 10:39 am
  • Heather Mann: whistler, BC. it is my favorite home away from home. September 22, 2010 10:49 am
  • Naomi: Natalie & Tay Tay, I see a lot of France and east coast options but have you thought of going southwest? New Mexico has wonderful cultural things to take your mind off your worries and if not, a nice bed & breakfast in this native American Indian location will do the trick. WOW! I sound like a vacation planner....but seriously, NM is beautiful, serene, and open country. Not to mention, I can cook you up some delicious local favorites. Yes! I said FREE food! :o) Nonetheless, I hope you find the perfect getaway spot to "hide". September 22, 2010 12:35 pm
  • mer: if you can get away a little earlier (oct 16th) and it's not too far, check out the pumpkin festival in keene, nh. they give you a pumpkin to carve when you check in to your hotel! :) tahoe is wonderful too... a girlfriend and i head to squaw valley every couple of summers and enjoy dinner at plumpjack. such a nice pace of life there. have fun! September 22, 2010 1:36 pm
  • April: Come to Southern Utah! There is so much to do here and it is beautiful weather in October. Zion would be great! September 23, 2010 4:52 pm
  • Mariko: I can't believe no one said NYC. That's definitely the best place on a million levels. Food, sights, theater, and you really can get away because of all the people. September 26, 2010 9:44 am
  • Cassidy: LeGrand will be coming to Az from October 20th-24th. our newly built little place in Punulu'u will be available then. You are welcome to it. :) you dont even have tell anyone, and then it could be your own little haven. ; ) *not gonna lie, i would take up your friend, Trystan's offer, though ;) September 27, 2010 8:13 am
  • weight: i see what you did there October 5, 2010 12:08 am