One of my oldest bloggy buds recently found her version of paradise in the jungles of Costa Rica. As I found myself wishing that I too could take off on an across the world adventure to find my own paradise, I realized that I really don’t have to go jet-setting at all. My paradise exists right here at home. As long as I have the dude and the hubs by my side, everything else is gravy.
Here’s to hoping all you lovely readers find your own versions of paradise, whether they’re in your backyard or in an exotic locale. If a tropical vacation does happen to find its way toward me, I won’t turn it down. Just sayin’!
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I love this! Everyone’s version of paradise is so different, but that’s what makes it their own:)
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awww he is so cute!
xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
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He looks like a little bit o’ sunshine right there!
I’m with you girlie…make your own bliss…sometimes in your own backyard.
Best,
Tina
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Aww so true, sometimes what you need the most is right in front of you
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Such a lovely post!
xoxo ~ Courtney
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He is BEYOND cute KRistin!
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that’s soooo true….i have my own pradise here at home
xoxo from rome
K.
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That picture is adorable!!!
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I can see why you have already found your paradise. What a cute little dude you’ve got! He actually looks a little like my nephew who is also adorable and handsome.
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He is so scrumptious!
I love this post. (Although it’s tempting to dream about having my babies AND a tropical location. And Grandma to help out a little so the hubs and I can have some beach-cocktail-run on the beach time)
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Amen to that. With our cheap knee deep kiddo pool in the backyard, the little ones never want to leave.
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Yes, I have a cute little hubbykins that is my version of paradise, BUT maybe i should ask him to take me to Hawaii, no? I want a drink with coconut in it and a fancy umbrella
*kisses* HH
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awww, you know what they say, home is where the heart is!
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Funny how priorities change when you have kids!! I used to get psyched for business trips that would take me to amazing places (Russia, S. Africa, Israel to name a few), but now I absolutely dread them. I just want to stay home with my little boy!
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paradise for sure! he is so handsome!!!
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so gorgeous! I love finding new places to explore! I sense another vacation coming on…
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Oh I love this Kristin =-)
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My version of paradise is sleeping haha
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I think paradise comes in so many different shapes – as long as one is happy, that’s all that matters. Your little one is growing fast! Too cute!
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I’m with you….my paradise is at home with the hubs and having fam fam close by. Doesn’t get any better than that! And that dude of yours is edible! Xoxo
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Can’t be bad with such a cutie at your side!!! Always love hanging with my boys (even when it is tiring…) life does feel like paradise when they laugh!
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Love that your paradise is at home! I have definitely felt like I was in paradise several times here in Chicago, but I must say, I love the absolute care free spirit that comes along with travelling (at least for me). Of course, it’s always best when my loved ones come along for the ride!
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He is some dude! Too cute!
Susan
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You’re so right, but I gotta admit that am slightly jealous of Liz!! Takes a lot of guts to move to a completely different country
What an amazing adventure she’s on!
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Love Liz to pieces. She prompted my love for my fake locks.. Your little one is so precious,and you’re very right about paradise.
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How sweet
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Hear, hear! I just need a wading pool and hula hoop…
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Paradise? Oh man, that changes daily. But when it comes down to it I am so content right now I could think of no where else I want to be.
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I adore this post!! It’s true. You don’t need to leave out of town to find and enjoy a little paradise. Mine is right in my backyard reading a book, hanging out with my wuppies (that’s my version of my dogs) and the BF.
P.S. Cute little dude!
xoxo,
Mel
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Kristin, such a lovely sentiment (and of course the dude is ADORABLE)!
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Beautifully put, Kristin!! And wow, the dude looks so big already!
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Very cute and I LOVE the message.
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OMG!!!!
My heart melted looking at him.
He is sooo cute!
Great post!
xx
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Ahhh. So sweet.
I found mine in El Valle De Anton, Panama but I like you can find it at home too. A day with one of my best buds or my daughter is just as nice.
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Such a simple truth. Love it, and needed to be reminded, as I’m having a bit of a “case of the Mondays [Tuesdays].”
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I hear ya and wouldn’t turn down a tropical vacation either. I was having major envy over a few friends this weekend that were at the shore while I was home. We still made it a fun weekend though!
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That sounds wonderful. What a cutie pie
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He is adorable!! I don’t think I would turn one down either ; )
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Your Dude is looking too cute and is getting so big! Sometimes all we need is a tweak in our perspective to see all that we already have. Thanks for the reminder!!
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I completely agree about “finding your own paradise”. When I went to Hawaii, everyone had told me I would love it, but I was disappointed–I’m more of a Maine girl, truth be told.
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Such a lovely post! I so agree with you: it´s not the place that is important, it´s the people you are there with!
xx Ivana
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such a meaningful post! and such a handsome dude!
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He is so stinkin’ cute!
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This is so sweet, Kristin — what a little cutie!
xo Josie
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what a CUTIE ! you are lucky.
~laura xx
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Precious!!
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You’re such a good mama! xx.
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Aw Kristin! I saw your comment re: your hubs on my blog and it is clear that you feel the same about him and your beautiful son. I bet your son believes you are uncommonly beautiful too.
LOVE this sentiment, and your son is so gorgeous with his mop of curls.
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What a sweet picture of your little boy! And you’re absolutely right – paradise is what you make you, so for me, that would probably be the local Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shoppe! Ha!
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great post! Love the Dude!
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Beautiful post. I couldn’t agree more! I’m more of a stay-at-home-with-my-loved-ones kind of girl. Traveling is nice, and can be quite fun, but I always love coming home.
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