Sun and Sand

Our first full day on the beach, all the kids enjoyed building in the sand.  Luke took right too it and wasn't deterred from crawling or playing in it.

A few hours in the sun and sand tired our littlest one out.....He took his first ever nap on the beach!

 

"You may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.  For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."

Deuteronomy 30:20



Marco Island (Part 1)

We arrived in Marco Island on Saturday afternoon after a stop over in Orlando to visit with Brett's parents.  After unloading the car, the kids first stop was the pool!  We rented a 3 bedroom house with pool and the kids are in heaven.

Saturday night after dinner, we loaded up the beach wagon and made our first trip over to the beach to walk.

 

Andrew and Matthew went straight for the waves!

Our first night in Marco

 

"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments."

Deuteronomy 7:9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



The Pictures Say It All

What can I say, the kids just had no fun while Dad and Mom were away!

 

 

 

 

 

 

While the little ones were swimming.....

The older kids were having a blast with Uncle Casey and Aunt Monica.

 

 

 

Bowling, going to the water park, and the beach

 

 

 

Our kids had a fabulous week and made memories that will last a lifetime.

We are so grateful!

Thanks Uncle Casey and Aunt Monica

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma

 

and thanks Great-Grandma for giving up your bedroom for a week!

 

"A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water."

Proverbs 11:25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Happy 1st Birthday Luke

Luke's first birthday was May 27th and happened to fall during our recent cruise, so we celebrated with Brett's family in Orlando.

 

At first, he wasn't too sure about all the commotion going on around him, but once his little cake was in front of him, life was GREAT!

 

Dear Luke,

It amazes me that we are celebrating your first birthday already.  Your birth was crazy and a bit traumatic for your family, but with many prayers said and answered on your behalf, we have enjoyed 11 months at home with you healthy, happy, and growing everyday.

Today you are crawling, babbling, beginning to say your first words, eating table foods, sleeping like a champ, getting into Mommy's cupboards, and trying to keep up with your siblings.

At your one year appointment

you weighed 20 pounds 12.5 ounces- 48%

you measured

 

Some firsts for you this month.....

meeting your Great-Grandma

swimming in Aunt Cathi's pool

playing in the Cozy Coop outside

Happy Birthday to our favorite one year old!  We love you more than words can express.  You have the heart of each of your siblings.  We are so grateful for every experience we have with you.  Our hope is that you will grow to love God and become a man of faith.  That you will love freely and see the best in everyone.  That you will want to serve others and put their needs before your own.  And that you will always live your life full of joy and be thankful for everything God has provided for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Day at Sea

This is how we spent our day at sea!

Relaxing, looking at the endless ocean waters, and enjoying the quiet.

Our waiter

We enjoyed wonderful food, fellowship with new friends, and the beauty of being waited on by the staff all week.  Every night after dinner, the wait staff would perform for us. 

Our last sunset.

It was an amazing four days.  Brett and I truly enjoyed our time together.  We are so grateful for the opportunity to get away, connect, enjoy each other, relax, have fun, and know that our children were being loving cared for by Grandpa and Grandma.

 

"And God said, "Let there by light," and there was light.  God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.  God called the light, "day," and the darkness he called "night."  And there was evening, and there was morning-the first day."

Genesis 1:3-5

 

 



Nassau

Our day in Nassau was a bit on the rainy side.  We arrived in port around 8:00 and were set to leave for our time at Atlantis around 9:30.  We boarded a small tour bus that took us over to the resort.

 

One of the hotels at the resort

One of the water slides we rode!  It was a bit intimidating, but super fun.  You basically went straight down, then through a tube under water with sharks floating around you.

The aquarium

The grounds around the resort

The beach

We didn't get a picture leaving the port at Nassau because it was late at night.

We had an amazing time and would love to return someday.

 

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

Psalms 19:1