Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Catching up!

We've been crazy busy around here!  Here's a little about our time these last few months in pictures.

Vacation to Florida in August with the Antonetti Clan.  Much fun!

Gabe's first plane ride.
 Tampa Yankees Game!

Swimming in the Gulf of Mexico.  They were such water dogs!  Couldn't keep them out.  Will and Ella loved swimming out to the sand bar (about 75 yards out) to look for sand dollars. We also had to go out the second day to buy dive sticks and other things Will could get from the bottom of the pool.  He got some serious bravery and spent more time diving down than swimming on top. 

One of our favorite places is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where Winter the Dolphin (of the movie) lives.  We've been going there for years and the kids LOVE it.  It is like visiting an old friend when they see Winter and Panama. 

 Touching the rays.

 Beach bum.
 Yuck.
 Will spent most of the 10 day vacation digging and hanging out in this hole. 
 Off for a dip.

 Drip castle!
 E giving Dad a seaweed wig.
 Goofballs.
 Nan, Gabe, and the sea beans as we called them.

 Best pals, Will and Pap.
 Back in they go!




In late August, we had a visit from Stef and Jim.  Gabe's reaction is how we all feel when they come to visit!! Hooray!!
 Awesome Jim, building the marble tower with Will and Ella.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Fourth of July fun in CT!

We spent a great extra long Fourth of July holiday in CT.  The kiddos had an awesome time seeing their first fireworks, going to an adorable amusement park and lake, water battles (Ella sneak-attacked PopPop with the hose!!) and hanging out with family at a cookout!

In Lake Quassy. They couldn't get enough. Especially Gabe.  LOVED IT.


 Down the big sack slide!

 Riding the lion!
 Driving trucks!
 And space ships!
 And helicopters!
 Tea cups!
 Carousel.
 
Paratroopers- yes, the big ones.  Not the kiddie land kind.  They wore their brave shorts apparently.  Ella wanted to go back for more.
 The frog hop with MumMum.



 A really fun day!

 No CT trip would be complete without some fun front yard playing
 Ella really got the hang of hitting without a tee!



Aunt Jen and cousin Abby!