Friday, October 28, 2011

and the winner is.....

MARY! She correctly guessed the 20lb pumpkin weight at her pre-k class and hasn't stopped smiling since. Her lollipop reward was quite the treat!


Monday, October 24, 2011

sleep TIGHT

At some point this morning, I have three, almost 5 year old's, in my bed. Throughout the night and early morning they trickle in... one by one. And although I can say "goodbye" to sleep, I am silently smiling having all 5 of us tucked into our bed.

And even better is hearing Gabby telling the others that she is squished and that she shouldn't have the bad part of the bed (i.e., the center where there isn't a pillow) because she was the first one in! And then arguing ensues as to who claims what bed positions.

I know, I know... we won't have many more days left where they want to be in our bed, let alone in the same room as us!

Friday, October 21, 2011

Jacksonville, FL

Last week we spent time in Jacksonville, FL! We enjoyed sunshine, walks on the beach, shell hunting (which also included saving a fish) and lots of time with our dear friends!



family photo...

Gabby, america's next top model...


Abs spent a good portion of "ocean time" on Daddy's shoulders
or in Mommy's (or Miss Katie's) arms... she finally warmed up to the
idea of the water on the last day...


The trio as "action heros"

We found a 3' pit that was fun to jump into...
and then fill, as we left the beach...

some quality time with Aunt Fay & Uncle John

The girls with Miss Katie

Gabby and Mateo with Miss Katie

Our handsome boy...

Beautiful Girl

The Garcia four

Momma and Abby time

With our friends, David & Hannah Futch
(note, they are in birth order from right to left)


kayaking with Uncle John


Mary's big smile


Feel the breeze