29 Years Old.

5 Years, 20 Weeks.


And then...add another 10 years to that number.

*Sigh*

Celebrated the start to another year of life this week!

It's daunting to watch time speed by so quickly, especially when you thought they dragged on forever.

And now, I'm that much closer to 40.

*Sigh*

But not yet.

Here was our week:

Braelyn reciting her speech about Lala for Lala.
 The grandparents came up to spend the weekend with us.

The twin sharing their numbers and colors poems with Lolo.

Best part of Friday evenings when Lala comes to visit!

All relaxed, watching VBS music videos on YouTube after their massages.

Maddy showing Lolo how she makes lemonade for Sabbath lunch.

Playing a tossing game with the older cousins, who came to visit as well!

This moved on to the backyard, and the balls switched to water balloons.

Parents' night out:  with the Clarke's to celebrate both Marlissa and my birthday.

Hamilton Kitchen at the Alfond Inn in Winter Park.  Amazing and eclectic.

We dined al fresco, and enjoy the lights, food, and company.

Early Sunday morning, the kids gather up things they wanted to sell 

for our community garage sale!  We needed to get rid of 3 cribs/toddler beds and a dresser!

Seeking shade in the garage, but the humidity was stifling.
I think we made a total of $5.  None of the big things sold.  :(

We rode our bikes to the clubhouse to take in the pool that afternoon.

The water was actually chilly at first, but then they got over it and had a blast.

Buddy making his lunch:  PB&J.

Tuxedo learning the Roll Over trick with our trainer Illeana.

Just in time for Halloween!

Monday morning, back to school.  Saying goodbye to Tux.

Tangie was in Pensacola Monday and Tuesday so I pulled double duty for drop-off and pick-up.

Ready to decorate for Fall!

Our version of "Elf on the shelf".

Blowing balloons while her siblings learn the "Whip Nae Nae" dance.

Pesto noodles for supper!

Balloon war before bedtime.

So how was school today??

Nothing an ice cream cone can't fix!

The walls at this place had chalkboard paint.  They wanted to write and draw!

Practicing her cursive.

Birthday morning, Tangie took me out for 9 holes.

Gorgeous playing weather, we had a great time.

Getting a FaceTime birthday greeting from my two boys in California.

Singing happy birthday to daddy at pick-up!

Braelyn made me a card and had her entire class sign it!

Excited to open up this jackfruit from the grandparents!
Alas, it wasn't ready and we had to wait another day for it to ripen,
but it was very tasty!!

The evening was nice and cool enough for us to enjoy supper under the pergola!

Jackfruit treat after school!

Super yummy, someone's very excited.

Showing me their breath inside the large fridge at Costco.

Randoms:

Sampling of our entrees at Hamilton's Kitchen! 

Vivid and gorgeous sunrise on our way to school in the mornings.

Blending in with their surroundings.

I guess I should check my notifications on Facebook!

Because she already is a DRAMA QUEEN!

Quotes:

• Driving to school on Monday morning, the kids were talking about what I wanted to do for my upcoming birthday:

          Brae:  "What would you like to do for your birthday Daddy?"

          Me:  "Go on a cruise?"

          Brae:  "Yeah, well that's not going to happen."

          Shoot.

• Kohlden was drinking his milk before bedtime, taking his sweet time, slurping and sipping it.  I started getting a little impatient:

          Me:  "Hey, can you please hurry up?"

          Kohl:  [looks me right in the eye and says matter-of-factly]

                     "I'm enjoying it."

Enjoying my new hammock chair, a birthday gift from Papa and Nana!

Have a great week!