The Zoo

We decided to get the annual family membership to the zoo. When it's cooler, it will be a great outing for us. It only take 20 minutes (I timed it!) from our house and Wade is getting to an age where the animals are very exciting. The pass allows 2 adults and up to 4 kids so the next time anyone visits, you know where we will be going!!! I took the little girl I babysit, Caroline, with us last week. It was so hot, Sunny asked if the lions were dead.

More from FL

At Hobe Sound beach ... my favorite beach in Stuart

Fishing at Sunset

With Oma and Opa

At Blue Springs ....

Sunrise, Sunrise, Looks like Morning in Your Eyes ...

Mom and I got up extra early to get some shots of the sun welcoming a brand new day. After about 50 shots, we went for a run on the beach .... I realized once again that the ocean is good for my well being.

Puppies and Kids ....

...There really isn't anything cuter. Good thing that we know our limitations (and our level of sanity) or we would have brought home one of these little guys. Oh that and since the mom was a stray and we have no idead what the male (or males) look like, we weren't sure if we'd end up with a 30 lb. or 90 lb. dog. Luckily they are well cared for at the kennel and they will be placed in good homes!

We went on a date ... finally!

Well, it was a double date, but still ... we were out having conversations with other adults without having to spell words or censor topics. It was fun!

Sunny and Wade

Some new pictures from this week ...

Babyland General

We took a very long drive to Cleveland, GA to visit Babyland General; the birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Kids. We carpooled with a couple of Sunny and Wade's friends and although the 'mother cabbage' giving birth was somewhat disturbing to me, the kids had a blast!

Sunny graduates from the 3 year old class!

Wow, another year has flown by. next year Pre-K and then Kindergarten. I don't feel old enough (nor mature enough) to have kids this old! In the picture next to Sunny is her boyfriend Saunder. "But that just means that he is a boy that's my friend mom". Thank God.

DISNEY! For Christa and Ernie's 50th!!

We had a blast and it was hard for me to pick just a few of my favorite shots. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to spend time with the Stephan's!

Braves from Ted Turners seats ... more shots

Make sure to check out the previous post as well! This was our day Sunday ...
With the Hales .. Sunny was in Ansley's class last year

Wade relaxing ... he likes watching the pitcher throw the ball!

Doing the Tomahawk Chop!

The dug out ... the entrance to the suite

Jason Heyward interview with the Fox Sports guy

Braves from Ted Turners seats!

It's all about who, not what, you know! Our friends, The Hales, have a friend who is Ted Turner's assistant. We sat in his seats, and had his underground suite complete with air conditioning, a restroom, a giant flat screen TV and tons of plush couches. The kids especially liked this part! We had so much fun ... the game is very different from the first row - right next to the dug out!!!
The Girls

Jason Heyward wins the game!

Running the bases

Waiting for the players after the game

Getting autographs!

Easter!

Kenny (Rob's brother), Cole and Wyatt came up for the weekend. Sunny was so excited that her cousins were coming that she told EVERYONE. I'm not kidding; her teachers, her friends at school, the lady and bagger at Publix, everyone. We went to the river, to the indoor pool, to a Braves game and then had some friends over on Easter day. Since I am doing the wheat-free, sugar-free, vegetarian diet ((I know, I know, but there is actually a lot that I do eat!)) Tricia brought lamb and tiramisu, Kristin brought a honey baked ham and cupcakes, I made all the sides and everyone LOVED them! Hee hee!!

Garret learning the guitar:

Tricia and Greg:

Wade gave up on egg hunting:

Sunny and her cousins:

Sunny girl: