Boca Grande 2017

This past week, we took our annual beach trip. This year we rented a house in Boca Grande. This was definitely our favorite house that we have rented. The house also came with a 6 person golf cart.

The house was across the street from the beach, but we had direct beach access.

The beach was never crowded.

 

 In the afternoon, we would ride the golf cart around the island. 

Banyan tree

 Gasparilla Island Light

 The kids were obsessed with the fire station.

Shopping

 Checking out the old railroad tracks. 

Hanging out with Buzzy.

Uncle Chris' daycare

Sand creation by Bryan.

Cousins at the beach! 

Summer Adventures!

We started our summer with a trip to Disney. Where we did the required cake decorating and eating, bus ride to Disney Springs, visit to the Lego store, and lunch at the Earl of Sandwich. 

What cake??

  Waiting on the bus.

 Cousins! 

    Lego store! 

 Waiting for lunch.

Canoeing and kayaking in Lakeland.

We have a had a good start to our summer and have lots more adventures planned.

Gardening

Building, filling, and planting the planters

Watermelons and green beans

Cucumbers

Pineapple and some pups

Muffins with Mom

The twins' preschool hosted "Muffins with Mom" today. The twins made paper fans and ate about 5 times their weight in food. I am not sure there was anything left when they were done. I tried to get some nice pictures with the twins, but they were not into it. 

 Mom's biggest fan!

Piano Recital

Devlin started playing piano in September and has been taking lessons once a week. This past weekend, he played in his first recital. For those of you who know Devlin, this was a huge step for him. He was very nervous and we weren't sure he was going to actually play, but he did! After the program, he said it was a lot of fun and he wants to do it again. 

Devlin's 7th birthday!!!

I am a little late getting to this post, but Devlin as always had a great birthday. We started our celebration at home on his actual birthday. He requested Happy Meals and chocolate cake. 

Nicknames: Dev Dev, Devonator, Devil Dog

Favorite toy: Anything Minecraft and building things from scrap wood

Favorite stuffed animal: puppy

Favorite things to eat: Turkey sandwiches, egg and cheese wraps, kiwis, apples, ice cream soup,
and pretzel chips

Favorite drink: Ice cold water

Favorite book: Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal and Stampy's Lovely Book
Favorite TV show/movie: Mythbusters, The Curse of Oak Island, Through the Wormhole

New Tricks: Loosing teeth

Presents!!!

This year Devlin wanted to have his friends over and watch a movie outside. We ordered up some pizzas, popped a million bags of popcorn, and watched Ratchet and Clank. 

Minecraft cake in progress.

Stampy!

Singing Happy Birthday.

Playing with his gifts the next morning.

He built Puppy his own desk and chair.