People will often ask us how long we have been home with Garrett and I catch myself counting on my fingers and can't believe that I am still on one hand. To most people that know us, it seems as though we have had him forever, but there are still family and friends that are meeting him and can't believe just how well he "fits" into our family.
We have had a busy summer spending some time traveling around South Florida. We spent close to a week at Hawks Cay tagging along on one of Chris's business trips. We were all told to be "inconspicuous" while there and for those of you that know us this was no easy task. We know nothing about the pulled fire alarm in the hotel nor do we have any idea who flooded the bathroom by the kids pool.
We then spent a long weekend camping in the Keys. Nothing like a scamper camper and two kids under 3 in the blazing summer sun. Good thing we brought a very full "adult" cooler. We spent an afternoon in in Key West, but truly enjoyed the simplicity of just hanging
out. Jordan and Garrett get along so well, thankfully, as we were in very tight quarters. Jordan liked the novelty of having the "girls" side and the "boys" side. I definitely reaped the benefits of that one.
Jordan is starting school this year (PreK) and is
not sure why she isn't old enough to play on a soccer team. I have been working with her on not
touching the ball with her hands. As you can see, Garrett hasn't quiet mastered that skill either, but he too seems to have a flare with sports. Most mornings Jordan wakes up and asks us to get dressed and play with her out on the driveway. We feel so lucky to have her so energetic and eager to play... Just wish she could wait until after 6 am. Garrett tags along now and it has been a treat keeping him out of the road. I don't ever remember him walking... he went from crawling to running in a flash.
We had a wonderful long weekend at the beach with Nancy and Mike.
Garrett and Jordan kept them both very busy, yet entertained. We were thankful that the tropical storm "Chris" dissipated. Chris was a little bummed out that the storm finally named after him was so feeble. I can only imagine the damage those hurricanes will named after Jordan or Garrett. We are thankful that we have had a pretty easy hurricane season thus far.
Our little Garrett has become quite the swimmer like his big sister. They are true Florida babes. He loves this backpack for some reason and we walk the neighborhood following Jordan on her bike.
Hoping you all are enjoying your summer. We love hearing from you and all of your kind notes welcoming Garrett into our family or just checking in. Please keep in touch.
Love to you all!
smiling though and gave me a thumbs up. I am already contemplating going to the school and peeking through the window. (Don't worry, I won't) Jordan is in a pre K program at our elementary school. She loves it. I was not prepared to send her full time. She is only 3 1/2, but the program has a speech and language specialist that will help her with her pronunciation.
This week, I am going in to have lunch with her and help out the teachers. I can't wait.
