Several of our colleagues have memberships at the nearby Hilton Resort. You might remember that we purchased a one week membership to this place last spring break and had a wonderful time playing on the beach. There's a beautiful playground, too, and an outdoor swimming pool fit for little ones. Throw in the Starbucks, Pizza Express, and luxurious spa and the members truly do have it made!
HOWEVER.
We just aren't into being year-round members of this club. Here's why:
1) Phil and I are not "beach" people. We can do the beach for an hour (or less...), but then we kinda look at each other and think, "now what?!" It gets boring and neither of our minds can stop for long enough to embrace that much time doing "nothing". HA!
2) Who has the energy to pack up the car with two little kids after a full day's work? (If you're one of the people that does, I'm really, really impressed!)
3) We'd rather spend our money on traveling :) (Our Finland trip is coming up soon!)
And so........in accordance with our declaration of courtyard season, THE REDNECK HILTON was born. We turned our water table into a mobile one, inspiring Emily to purchase a blow-up pool for the girls (#earlychristmasgift). With all of the facilities a family of four could possibly desire, we set up our very first "REDNECK" camp right by the courtyard's water faucet - in a place where snacks, extra towels, new toys, and diaper changes are convenient and accessible! IT IS IDEAL, my friends. And the only traffic we encounter is in the lobby of the building - waiting for the elevator!
You can tell that the R.H. is a huge hit with Nory and, although we've got some interesting looks from those walking by, we've also welcomed many other families to join in the fun! It really is a COURTYARD EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!
Jettie is also a fan of the pool and that last picture of her and her Daddy JUST KILLS ME. Check out her face! :)
This upcoming weekend we have FOUR DAYS OFF (hip, hip!) and I'm sure we'll be embracing our inner Redneck at least a couple of times. It's good stuff, you guys. EASY STUFF. SIMPLE STUFF. PRACTICALLY, FREE STUFF!!!!!
Wish you could come over and play with us too! At our Hilton, guests are ALWAYS FREE :)
We hope all of you had a fun-filled Thanksgiving weekend. Missing you and sending our love,
Your (embarrassing?) REDNECK FAMILY :)
HOWEVER.
We just aren't into being year-round members of this club. Here's why:
1) Phil and I are not "beach" people. We can do the beach for an hour (or less...), but then we kinda look at each other and think, "now what?!" It gets boring and neither of our minds can stop for long enough to embrace that much time doing "nothing". HA!
2) Who has the energy to pack up the car with two little kids after a full day's work? (If you're one of the people that does, I'm really, really impressed!)
3) We'd rather spend our money on traveling :) (Our Finland trip is coming up soon!)
And so........in accordance with our declaration of courtyard season, THE REDNECK HILTON was born. We turned our water table into a mobile one, inspiring Emily to purchase a blow-up pool for the girls (#earlychristmasgift). With all of the facilities a family of four could possibly desire, we set up our very first "REDNECK" camp right by the courtyard's water faucet - in a place where snacks, extra towels, new toys, and diaper changes are convenient and accessible! IT IS IDEAL, my friends. And the only traffic we encounter is in the lobby of the building - waiting for the elevator!
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| Obviously, the Redneck Hilton still has its challenges. But the challenges that exist in this place travel with us everywhere we go ;) |
You can tell that the R.H. is a huge hit with Nory and, although we've got some interesting looks from those walking by, we've also welcomed many other families to join in the fun! It really is a COURTYARD EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!
Jettie is also a fan of the pool and that last picture of her and her Daddy JUST KILLS ME. Check out her face! :)
This upcoming weekend we have FOUR DAYS OFF (hip, hip!) and I'm sure we'll be embracing our inner Redneck at least a couple of times. It's good stuff, you guys. EASY STUFF. SIMPLE STUFF. PRACTICALLY, FREE STUFF!!!!!
Wish you could come over and play with us too! At our Hilton, guests are ALWAYS FREE :)
We hope all of you had a fun-filled Thanksgiving weekend. Missing you and sending our love,
Your (embarrassing?) REDNECK FAMILY :)
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