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Last Regular Season Game

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Next week the playoffs start. But for tonight, James ended the season with a bases-loaded home run folllowed by a triple.  His tutor, Miss Donna, spent her evening at the ballpark cheering James on. And this morning, she gave him a prize bag with a monogrammed baseball, sunscreen and a whole lot of ballpark yummies (including Cracker Jacks, peanuts and a Babe Ruth candy bar). She’s a real gem!

Chrysalis at the Ballpark

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What we thought was just a regular baseball practice became an evening of visiting with friends after practice ended, then an impromptu science walk through the parking lot with Mimi and Mommy. We stopped by a tre full of chrysalis and received firsthand glances of 3 different stages of metamorphoses!  We left them in tact.  

James’ Homeschool Update

 Springtime in FL is glorious. After we finish seat work and reading, James spends the day outdoors.  Activities include horseback (first time jumping this week!), swim class, Rock climbing class (indoors), soccer twice a week and baseball twice a week, gardening and learning basic botany, as well as his favorite hobbies of fort building, bike riding, Legos and basketball in the driveway. Legos usually stay in the playroom but a special handful travel with him in the car, to ball games and even church. He likes people and people like him, so he has a lot of friends across all ages. His buddies that he frequently sees weekly are Major, Daniel, Judah and Sherman (Judah’s dad). Sean (Major’s dad) often swings by on his golf cart and includes James for pitch and catch or playing fetch with their family’s black lab.  I love being James’ mom! We are having the best time together, and it’s extra special because our 3 teens spend more and more time away from home with their acade...

Maggie’s Wedding

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We didn’t make it to the Louisiana wedding but we just love the photos of the Gibbs crew   

Glorious Springtime

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Bulbs I planted from Page’s yard now blooming in mine James likes these clouds  Convertible ride to Chick-fil-A after Mommy’s tennis match   

New Mom Job

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The Solar Eclipse

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Fishing Trip

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Spring Break at One of Our Fave Spots!

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A Glimpse of Our Feb/Mar

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 A few photos from around the house, Joel’s 13th birthday festivities, the inside of my new convertible, and of course Leo