A Week At Florida's Forgotten Coast

The Hutchinson Castle

Now this is relaxation!

Breakfast at 8, don't be late!

30 minutes of silence, thanks to Mickey!

Aubrey & Peyton

The Florida girls and Louisiana boys



Please take one. OR TWO!!








We just got back from PARADISE! We had an awesome vacation in a 5 bedroom, 3 story beach house in St. George Island, Florida. We went with Robin, Dakota, Matt, Meredith, Andrew, Peyton, and Andrew's family, Ryan, Kellie, Aubrey, Lacy, Jean, and David. We were a houseful of misfits playing poker almost every night after all the kiddos went to sleep (no bets, of course) and just relaxing and going with the flow every day. We had the beach, pool, or boat for entertainment. We cooked at the house, saving time and money. We could see dolphins playing in the ocean from our kitchen's balcony. The guys went fishing one day and Meredith grilled the catch for dinner. Now we're back to the grind in BR with great memories to cherish.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Our Day Today

I just had to brag about Ian real quick. When he gets tired he doesn't want me to hold him. He wants me to put him in his bassinet so he can suck his thumb and soothe himself to sleep. How low maintenance is that? It makes me sad though because I like to snuggle with him. The good thing is that this frees some time for me to hang out with Ayden. I'm teaching him how to use the mouse on our computer right now. Time for "Ay's school"! See ya later.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Happy Mother's Day! I might win 135K!

I just entered a contest to win $135,ooo, which is what I would make per year if I were paid to be a mom (according to salary.com). This is the picture I used and I explained that my favorite "mom job" is teaching. I think this picture shows that I'm teaching Ayden to love his "bobby brutter". Cross your fingers for us!!!!!

Friday, May 11, 2007

Ian is 3 months old-Part Two

Tummy Time
I got my Daddy's blue eyes!

Eeee-Awww!
Where's that thumb?

Ahhh, Scrumptious!!!!!!!

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Ian is 3 months old today!!

His smile will melt your heart!
Too darling for words!

(He's staring at colorful building blocks on the wall)

Chunky monkey!
Ayden loves reading "Jane's Animal Expedition"
Today, at 33 months of age, was the first day he actually smiled for the camera!!!

I just now realized that Ayden and Ian are precisely 30 months apart, to the day. They were both born on a Thursday at exactly 38 weeks gestation. So, if you count in years, they are exactly 2 1/2 years apart give or take a couple of hours.

Friday, May 4, 2007

Summer Cut

Yes, his hair is GONE. I had to cut it because he gets aggravated when he sweats and his hair sticks to his forehead. Besides, look at those hazel eyes. Isn't it about time we let them shine?

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Save the dragonfly, save the world!

We recently set up Ayden's pool in our backyard and this poor dragonfly was about to drown in it. He (the dragonfly)was hanging on to this ball for dear life even when I grabbed his wings to get him out of the water. I then took the ball out with him and put it in the back of Ayden's car so his wings could dry out. It took about 30 minutes and he flew away happy. This is the coolest picture I've ever taken and it has a great rescue story to go along with it!