Little Helpers

Jim and the boys.
Helping Jim measure.

He was doing cartwheels.

There are moments when they get along and play so well together! I cherish those moments.

Final pirate cruise.

Looking good dude!

We had fun playing with all the kids today since they all leave tomorrow. The boys have had such a great week playing. This afternoon Jim came and took a few measurements in the condo for the new flooring and the boys were so excited. Ever since Baylor was a baby he has loved Jim. They look for him all day and talk to him whenever they see him. Jim is so nice to the boys and makes them feel so special.

?Nice List?

Posing with Santa in his tent.
Coop forgot his sunglasses and the sun was hurting his eye so I let him wear mine.

We have been trying to be really good this week because Santa is vacationing at the beach again this year. When the boys saw him at sunset on Sunday night they were so excited! Baylor colored Santa a picture and we brought it to him at the beach today. Santa told the boys they were still on the nice list but that they need to listen and obey. Let's just say it is hard to be good all the time when you are with your brother 24/7. It's also hard to ride in Bertha and sit so close to each other without touching, but we sure are trying hard. We're so happy that Santa is on vacation with us again this year!

Brothers and Sisters

Being pirates!
Captain Baylor.

Brothers and Sisters

Baylor likes to play with Katherine.

They were making cookies.

Baylor and Ellie.

What a precious babe.

It was a pretty night and there was a great breeze.

Cheering on the crabs.

B with his prize.

Coop was excited that he won.

Parker had his water.

Mimi and Baylor.

Baylor's arm.

Getting painted.

He thought it tickled!

This week the big brothers have been having fun playing with three sisters. We played with Ellie, Lauren, and Katherine last year and the boys have been having a great time again this year. The girls are 3, 6, and 8. They have been having fun going on pirate voyages on the rafts. Baylor has been the captain and drives the girls. Coop has been singing Yo Ho Yo Ho over and over again. Today when we were on a pirate cruise we had a little dolphin show right out in front of us. Three dolphins were playing together and were really showing off. The kids could all see great and loved watching. The dolphins stayed right out in front of us for the longest time. It was so neat. They finally got scared off when people in kayaks rowed right next to them. The brothers and sisters have also been having fun at the pool. They have been jumping in the pool and having various contests. It is so neat to see how they play differently each week with new kids. Tonight we went back to Sharky's for kid's night. Both boys got SpongeBob painted on their arms, my personal favorite:(. We had much better luck at the crab races tonight. Cooper actually won the second and third races. He picked Silly Putty first and then let Baylor pick the second time he won. Baylor picked a football. Before leaving we walked out on the pier. The boys had a fun night!

Surprise Visit

My two year old at sunset.

My sweet baby at sunset.

My handsome soon to be kindergartener at sunset.

I love the sky at sunset such a beautiful sight.

We were so happy to see Daddy!

We spent the day at the beach and pool and enjoyed our time outside. When we were coming in for nap we were greeted by a surprise visitor. Daddy came for the night and we were all so excited. He had a meeting in Orlando on Wednesday and was able to come to the beach for Tuesday night. The boys were so happy to see their Daddy. We went for dinner at Demetrio's per Tom's request and then back to the beach. Although the time went super fast we all soaked up the time with Tom. It was a perfect unexpected surprise visit!

Happy Six Months Parker

Happy Six Month Birthday Sweet Boy Of Mine!
I love you so!
Your smile makes me so happy.

You are such a happy baby.

On your 1/2 birthday your pal Eli celebrated his first birthday. We sang to him from the beach!

On your six month birthday you slept at the beach and

swam in the pool.

Parker today you are six months old! I can't believe you are half way to your first birthday. You truly bring so much JOY to our lives and we love you so! You are such a happy baby and smile at us all the time. You are babbling up a storm and have started to mimic some sounds. If you ask me it sounds like you are saying "mama" but I may be hearing things. You love it when we sing to you and your big brother does a great job of getting you to settle down. You and Mimi are big pals to and she is great at getting you to go to sleep. You have started eating cereal and love it. There have been no problems getting you to eat. You have also had applesauce, pears, and squash and love it all. You have had water in a sippy cup and bottle and think you are a big boy. You love to watch your big brothers play and are starting to reach for their toys. There are no signs of teeth in your mouth yet but you are chewing on things like crazy. You have some new teething toys that you really like. Since we have been on vacation I haven't weighed you in a few weeks but I can tell you are getting bigger. We go to Dr. Greenfield when we get home so I will know all your statistics. You are mostly wearing 12 and 18 month clothes. You can wear a few 9 month outfits but most are way too tight. You are wearing a size 4 diaper but sometimes I think Cooper's size 6 diapers fit better. You are Cooper wear the same size swim diapers. You have some really nice rolls that I love to kiss. You are really ticklish under your arms, on your neck and around your knees. You really laugh when you are tickled. You roll both ways and can scoot on your tummy to get things. I can't leave you on the floor for long because you end up rolling into furniture. You push up on your arms and can rock on your legs. It won't be too long and you will be on the move. You can sit up with support and are getting close to being able to do it by yourself. You still roll to one side or the other if I let you go right now. You rarely ever cry for very long but get the most upset when riding in your car seat for long periods of time or when it is dark outside. You are taking a long morning nap and a long afternoon nap with a few little cat naps here and there depending on where we are. Parker I feel so blessed to be your mommy and am so thankful for you. We all love you!

First Day of Summer

Such a doll.

It won't be long and he will be able to sit in a high chair.

Mimi and Baylor.

I love these three little boys.

They sure are busy bees.

Sporting the new shark goggles.

Doing some cooking.

Snoozing at the pool. I feel like I have lots of pictures of him sleeping outside but when he is awake there are not many free hands:)!

It has been so hot here and at home lately that I can't believe it is the first day of summer, but we welcome this season with open arms. While spring is a close second summer is my favorite season. I love all things summer! Today we spent the day at the pool to give Cooper one more sand free day. The boys actually wanted to only go to the pool. There was a really nice breeze at the pool today and Parker fell asleep in the shade so we ate lunch at the pool. The boys are always begging to eat at the pool but it is hot for Parker to stay out so long. Next year should be much easier to stay out longer since Parker will be a little older. In the evening we went to St. Armands and had dinner at Crab and Fin. We all love the piano player there. He always plays
"When I Fall In Love" and "The Phantom Medley" for me as soon as we sit down. He is so nice and has been there for forever. We walked around but didn't stay out shopping too long since there was lots of lightning. It was a fun night.

Happy Father's Day

He wants to be just like his Daddy.
He was worn out while shopping. The little stroller doesn't look too cozy.

He was a great little shopper.

Happy Father's Day to the best Daddy! Baylor, Cooper and Parker are so lucky to have you and love spending time with you. You are so special to us and we love you so!

Today we went to the outlet mall to keep Cooper's eye out of the sand and water for one day. It was super hot but we found some cute clothes for the boys. We stayed all afternoon and then went to dinner on the way home. Cooper's eye is feeling much better but the eye drops are still quite an ordeal.