Wednesday, April 22, 2009

1 YEAR TODAY!!!!


Wooohoooo!  We've made it!  

When we left for this adventure I told Wes that I would stay at least 3 months but no longer than a year!

Look at me...by tomorrow I'll have "gone the extra mile" by staying 1 year and 1 day!!!

I've got kids climbing all over me screaming for breakfast, "How rude!"

I'll continue my post after they are filling their tummies.  But, we have a contest!!!

Anyone who comments on a post from NOW until Saturday will be entered into our contest.  You can only be entered once per post.  We love comments and the well is usually dry here so of course our contest is going to be used to pull a comment or two out of you.  Hee, hee!

The prize, you are wondering???

I can't tell you.  

O.K. I'll tell you a little bit.  It will be a package sent to your home with a FAVORITE item from Costa Rica from EACH of our 7 family members.

You can bet I'll be sending over our PERFECT vanilla.  Yumm!  And of course I'm going to have to throw in the best seasoning packet I get here. Oh just delish!!

I know the boys and my honey will have something cool to send too, but you should be worried about what my sweet little girl will send.  

Be very afraid!  (I'm probably teasing here...I have no idea what she'll decide to send.)

So as we create a box for you with our favorite Costa Rican treasures...I'll also have my kids on as guest speakers to tattle more on our experience here.

We'd LOVE to have you join us!

Tootles!!!  See you later this afternoon.

What should we do to CELEBRATE!?!?!?  

14 comments:

Kristen said...

OH SWEET!!! I love contests!! How fun Shawna:)

One year, that is so crazy! I had Noah right before you left...time flies...
It was fun seeing Wes on Sunday.

Angel Youngblood-Chick said...

Oh how I ENVY you. I would love to visit Costa Rica. Sounds as if you all have enjoyed this past year. Your blog drew me in and I have envisioned being there with you, however my wheelchair just does not float. Keep enjoying your time there and letting us confined to the mainland keep dreaming. Angel

Melody said...

I can't believe it's been a year! We miss you a ton!
It was neat to see Wes on Sunday now when do we get to see you? :)

Christine said...

One year!You made it! You've endured past your limit which means your stronger than you think you are. Hee hee.

So have you booked your ticket for women's conference yet?

Mary ann said...

Glad you have made it!!! we sure miss you guys.

Jenny said...

A contest? I'm in!!
I can't believe it's been a year either! We miss you tons, it was so good to talk to you the other day.

Chubbie Chica said...

I would love to be in Costa Rica - such a laid back feeling!

Co & Larry said...

What an adventure you and your family are having. Even though you are missed, I have enjoyed reading and seeing your adventure. Some day I hope to see Costa Rica.

Shelley said...

YOU deserve a prize for living the "adventurous" life!! Kaylynn says to say hi! She's off to seminary.

Heather Anderson said...

FUNF FUN FUN contest;) I cannot believe it has been a year! You really are a wonder women! The adventures and memories your kids will have are priceless!

Lorena said...

Wow, one year in Costa Rica! :-)I have enjoyed reading your blog and all your adventures that I would love to visit Costa Rica someday!

Brenda Samford said...

I absolutely LOVE reading your blogs... and borrowing your recipes! I wish I could do a website like yours... but.... Arizona Paradise just doesn't seem to work! LOL However, I do love it here!

Lara said...

Oh no! I missed the contest!!! Waaaa...

Melissa said...

I know I'm too late to enter, but I just had to comment. I can't believe how fast that year went by. I started reading your blog right after you moved. How much longer do you think you'll stay?