Beach Bums

Taking a siesta.

Sand Shoes

We just can't get enough of this place. It has been so great to watch the kids grow up here from itty bitty babies eating sand and sleeping on the beach, to become wave jumping and riding fools.  Okay, Casey still eats sand, and Gabe still likes to nap on the beach.  The water was so much warmer from just a month ago, even Gabe and I ventured in too cool off.

3 Moms, 12 kids

Happy Mother's Day!

My friend Shannon didn't want me to celebrate Mother's day alone, so she invited me and my crew over to her house for a BBQ.  Shannon has 4 girls of her own.   Our mutual friend, Holly, joined as well and added 3 more girls and another boy to the mix. In all 12 kids between the ages of 2 and 14.  The best part is that they all play wonderfully together, and they actually gave the grown ups a chance to sit and chat for a few hours.

Plus the kids were super sweet in the morning and presented me with some very thoughtful cards and gifts. Except Casey, he gave me his card, but he insisted that the framed photo of him was to remain on the dresser in his room.

And as my good deed for the day, I hosted brunch for my neighbor Amy, and her 4 kids, since her husband had just deployed the day before. 

All in all, a great day to celebrate mothers.

Goggle Boy

He pretty much does everything in these goggles, eat, sleep, rock climb.

Fort Bragg Fair

I think I actually got a picture of Gabe smiling. Amazing!

Casey working on his airborne training.

Lizzy, feet and knees together.

Casey was on "green," they finished their homework in record time, so the Fort Bragg Fair was a fun treat on a Monday evening.  I couldn't have asked for better kids. They stuck together, took turns, helped each other, didn't complain or beg.  It was just a fun family evening.

Ava: 1st Communion

She looked so pretty and grown up. She made me want to cry. I did a great job and was so proud of herself.  She even got to carry up the gifts.  Afterwards, we celebrated with Mellow Mango.