Instagrammin’ in August

August went from the epitome of summer—vacationing for weeks in Florida—to the start of school.  We enjoyed every moment of summer right up until the very last day, but the kids are happy to be back at school, too. 
jack’s 8! #birthdayatthebeach | celebrating with his cousins. | and the celebrations continue. #brothersbirthday | he was headed home after a weekend with us in st. augustine and we’re headed to the gulf coast. | st. augustine beach | my mom’s the club champion. #herownparkingspace | going snorkeling. | golfing with my mom. | spying on golf camp. #leftylikehernonni | nice follow through, jack. | got some inspiration from the movies this rainy afternoon. |  the chicken game in the pool. #ithinkshewon | my tennis buddies. | snuggling with papa. | i could get used to the life of a retiree. | how ella decided to hold the extra tennis balls. #nojoke | spotting some dolphins on a marine life cruise. | downtown sarasota | peacocks in the wild on longboat key. | art project with nonni. | 2-hour drive to watch the sunrise in this beautiful place. | going snorkeling and scalloping. | uncle randy and ella looking for scallops. | we met our 10-gallon boat limit. | scallops for dinner! | lego hulk smash. #downtowndisney | a store just for lefties. | uncle randy and aunt jacqui took the kids fishing. | rainbow looming with dad. #reuinitedafteraweekapart | pool time with great friends. | we are the crazy people. | date night at uptown amphitheater. | ke$ha | ella’s room update 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | soccer evaluations. | cute little soccer player. | pool time during a rainy week. | birthday celebration with his besties. | three amigos. | wrapping up a fun sleepover at the movies. | sweet card and gift from my sweet girl. | school open house—2nd grade. | school open house—4th grade. | appreciated my little helpers in changing over the sign.  #spellchecked #firstnotfrist #summerbraindrain #dontblamethesecondgrader | christening our new outdoor fireplace with s’mores and friends. | even he slept in. | hubee d’s. | enjoying a walk on the greenway. | glad to have him home. | end-of-summer tradition. | giving the summer a proper send-off. #carowinds | around and around she goes. | my little thrill seekers. #frontrow #thehurler | first day of school—2nd grade and 4th grade. | mother-daughter date night, some tennis and froyo. | another weekend, another greenway stroll. | comparing wildflower bouquets. | ella left her bouquet at the trailhead to brighten someone’s day. | donating their tiny old bikes. | ready for the cutie loop. :)




Jack's new bike                                                     Happy birthday in Florida


Surfing in St. Augustine                                          Scalloping in Crystal River


Ke$ha