Ferrara's in Florida

This pic was too cute not to post.  My big girl, Sable, walked with me back to the car from the nearby waterpark.  Joel eagerly desired to help me so he pushed the stroller while Ruby snuggled James all the way to the parking lot.

Maiden voyage of the Gina Weena (named by Daddy and unanimously agreed upon by the kids) Danny teaching us the ropes during a beautiful Friday sunset Joel learning to steer Boat Life Best Buddies

Oh yes he did...jump on my video conference when I stepped away I must say, he did a fine job engaging our consultant. She also held his attention by testing him in his A,B,Cs. Something's fishy when the room gets quiet... Lunch at Pops and Nana's after church Brothers JF & JF No fish caught by Joel on this trip. He did, however, catch his first fish at Crescent Beach with a net. Boys' Club James hanging out with the big boys

My friend, Rachel, and I have known each other since 2000, before she was married & when I was a newlywed.  Now we each have great husbands and four kids each!  Sable and Mia are 6 weeks apart in age and the others are stair-stepped. Each spring we visit the strawberry farm; however, this year our kids picked straweberries when Pops and Mimi were in town.     Rachel found a super duper blueberry farm so we brought our EIGHT kids and surprise guest, Nana Ferrara!  The blueberries were delightful and so was the company with whom we spent the morning. Aria-4, Joel-5, Cole-7, Ruby-7 1/2, James-5 mo., Mia-9, Asher-1, Sable 9 Baby Blue Eyes enjoying the blueberry fields  Brotherly babble over blueberries (yes, that's James exploring the blueberry bush) Special Guest Nana A quick visit to a nearby watermelon farm Watermelons!

on the monitor with his 2 lovies, one for each hand wrestling is as routine as his thrice-daily naps sweet yet aggressive. very physically active...no surprise there. so verbal. so smiley, looking forward to witnessing his personality unfold.  6--month well baby visit Dr. Massias' office is a favorite for my big kids SIX MONTH STATS: 27inches, 16.5pounds

We took a trip to the east coast of Florida, the same familiar location.  Joel and I went out for our morning walk which turned into a run.  Atlantic beaches are great for running and other sports.  The girls can flip and walk on their hands because the sand is so firm. Joel spotted a turtle on the way to our morning stroller run. Post morning workout inside spanish fort on a cannon near spanish fort sweet sable requested a photo with her mommy watching the soldiers simulate a cannon blastoff

Welcome to the family, Chloe Louise!  We love you so much! She almost shared a birthday with me. June 9th, 2016 2:05am

With little boys, vacation mornings are lively.  It's become tradition for Joel and me to take a walk so the rest of the family can sleep in.  We sometimes take a baseball with us.  This year we took James and forgot a ball BUT we found rocks.  Who needs a ball when rocks are plentiful? One of the loves of my life!

Neighborhood block party Mr. James likes water very much Daddy cleaning up after the party in the cul de sac May 31st: James the Scooter June 8th: James the Army Crawler! My very dear friend, Victoria, and I saying our goodbyes. We prayed for hundreds of hours together in NYC and Gainesville & have been friends since 2000 First time in a swing and LOVIN' it! Boca Grande, FL Science Experiment on Plants Notice: Joel's lentils are winning the beanstalk race Big brother often dresses this little guy in costume Our neighborhood library Ruth is a dear friend of our family.  We drove to her sheep farm to pick up chicken eggs.  Saw quite a show when the sheep were herded.  Amazing! Our Beach Boy Pops and Nana had a birthday party for me before they left for vacation.  Joel enjoyed his cake with all of the candles on his piece. Our beautiful big girl, the lovely Sable Yukari Sleeps anywhere Even sleeps on...