This word reminds me of....

breathtaking

We can hardly wait.  We keep driving by the place with big smiles on our faces.

scenery

He is looking forward to only having a yard to do.  He will still do his computer work too.  And he has to cook for me!  We also have great nieces and nephews in the area that will keep us busy and entertained.

gardener

(Pip... congrats!)  

fingernail (almost said toe nails, but that's too gross thinking out it!)

manicure

relaxing!!  (ahhhh....)

raft

Childhood books

Thanks ladies!

rhymes 

stories

babies

whine

object

Yes

certain