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Monday, April 8, 2013

Random Living

On the coldest Florida winter mornings, Daddy lights a fire before the boys wake up. They love to come out, sleep still in their eyes, and warm up by the fire while I cook breakfast. It's a simple thing really, but it's the smallest memories that I want to treasure always.
Keegan is so big. He uses our headphones and ipads to watch his own movies.
I got a little girl-time with my main girl, Ella. She chose Gator colors for our nail-painting session, but I still love her. After all, she's only four and doesn't know any better yet.
Keegan makes stromboli. Italian cooking is in his blood.
Fort on a chilly, gloomy day. Another simple memory.
Gavin's crocodile diorama.
Keegan loves Mama's FSU hoody and Nutra-Grain bars.
He has his own sense of style.
One awesome Family Night we enjoyed dinner out and then went to the top of the capital It's so pretty at night. The boys were impressed, but were even more enamored by the Governor's entourage of Escalades parked downstairs by Daddy's car.

Future Gap Model

And a future MLB player.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

having fun, but it's not the same without Daddy

While Daddy was away, we busied ourselves...

Friday afternoon snacks and a movie at Nana's house.
Saturday birthday parties...

First, we headed over to Chuck E. Cheese for Ramsey's birthday party. Did you know they serve gluten-free pizza? Ramsey's mom is my hairdresser and I might have embarrassed this just-turned-9-year-old ever so slightly when I loudly announced that I remember when she was just a baby. Yeah, I'm that lady now. After being homeschooled for the past couple years, Ramsey turned up at Gilchrist and is in Logan's class. I wouldn't want to embarrass him or anything, but it appears that sparks are flying. SHHHHH! Of course, Gavin's the one who brushed his hair and carefully chose his outfit for the party, so I might be on my way to my first taste of "when brothers like the same chick".




I couldn't resist getting a picture. Love is in the air. Yes, Logan's humiliated!
We headed over to Birthday #2, our second Valentine's Baby of the day, Baby Sam Lato. Baby Sam was born on Valentine's Day last year and was welcomed into the Lato family three days later. This adoption was  such a long time coming for a dear friend of mine and it's so fitting that he's a cupid baby.

The boys coached him on the logistics of cake. It's really quite complicated. See, first you have to realize that it's food, then you have to find your mouth, and all the while lots of grown ups are standing around with video cameras in your face.


With Daddy out of town, the boys wasted no time hitting up Grandpa Litz for a friendly game of football.


Finally, a silly Sunday dinner at Nana's wrapped up the weekend and we went home to see Daddy again! We had a fun weekend, but it's not the same without him around!


Saturday, January 26, 2013

Friday Fun

Field trip the the Challenger Learning Center with Nana
 Movie time and sleepover at Nana's (Mom and Dad had a date night!)
We three swing.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Wednesday Highlights

Lunch with Nana (he loves to get out of school early because he doesn't have to take a nap!).
 Enjoying England Potatoes and making Uncle Lee proud.
 "Yes, I washed my hands, Mom"
(he lies like a rug!!!!!)


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Swimming in January

My running motivator helping me through a particularly long 5K. I am so proud of how well he can ride his bike now!
Ok, so don't be jealous but yeah, we went swimming in our pool. In January. It was 68 degrees and awesome...for 20 minutes...then it was freezing!

 Lucy wanted to come swimming with us too!
 So the boys warmed up in the hot tub!

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Sunday Funday

Today we partied like superheros at our neighbor's third birthday party. I found out that I'm not too old to bounce in a bounce house and it's quite a workout!
Keegan has traded his police uniform for this superhero cape and still won't take it off.
 Nope. Not ever.
 Cole (the birthday boy) and Keegan. Cole is usually dressed as a Power Ranger. I hardly recognized him in his normal kid clothes!
 Logan tried out his new Camelback today on his run with Dad. Welcome to the big leagues, Logan! He's a real runner now!

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Friends Rule

Saturday was full of friends and fun. After a Christmas hiatus, I finally found some time to meet up with my running partner for a quick run. The kids played with the neighbors all day long, as usual. Keegan was invited to his best friend's house for a playdate and spent most of the day indulging in chocolate covered popcorn at Chase's house from what I can gather. 

We went to an early mass at a parish located close to our new home (instead of going to Faith Presbyterian) and found ourselves stars of the show when we were chosen as the family who brings the offering to the priests. Jay was no help as he didn't know what to do any more than the rest of us! The kids were instructed to "follow the boys in the white robes" and they took their job a little far by walking right past the priests and right up on the stage! We got a good laugh. 

In the evening, we walked down to the neighbor's house for a bonfire/football-watching get together. It was a great, well-rounded day for all.

Superhero Keegan and Little Miss Fancy Pants at the bonfire
 Coal Miner Ella and Superhero Keegs
 Cool friends -- Chase, Sister Lauren, and Keegan
 Too cool for Saturday!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

iphone treasures: December

Here are some recent treasures pulled from my iphone...

Rapper Keegs
I really want to make this shirt.
Gavin drew "Mommy's Red Milkshake". Looks familiar...I don't drink milkshakes.
Best Buds
This is how Logan put his shirt on to go to a Christmas party. He was running around the house complaining that it was too small and Keegan (you know, the YOUNGEST KID IN THE FAMILY!) was the one who finally told him what the problem was. The rest of us just stood around and laughed. I swear I'll still be dressing this boy when he goes to college.
This holiday card was added to our collection this year. Gov. Rick Scott and family.
Chillin' with Mom.
Daddy got "12 days of Christmas" this year. Mom got a Keurig. Both were happy.
Keegan and the kissing ball.
Broken-thumb-double-hat-wearing-crazy-kid

This officer was patiently taking questions from the kids outside the house a couple of months ago  while he was patrolling the area. Today, he made good on his promise to bring them back some goodies and wished them a Merry Christmas.
The skink is eating my cookies!
This remote control truck thingy (a Christmas gift from the McCormick's) is spinning around with my bra. The kids thought it was hilarious. 
Camping chairs can double as video gaming seats.
Making homemade ice cream!
A rare trip to McDonalds.
Playing Beat the Parents. It's a great game...if you're a kid. If you're an adult, you will lose, lose, lose!