November to December 2022

Love my fur friends. This is one of my best friends Sadie. She comes over and provides us with a ton of entertainment and love.

Finally have my family home and together. No better time in life then when your household is full.

    

Family days out on the water…

   

Living in Florida does not disappoint… the sun is always out!

Suzanne’s annual Christmas exchange. Love all of these strong women!!!

One of my most favorite holiday traditions!

   

Christmas crack with Pop Pop!

   

Christmas Eve appetizer competition. Love cooking with this crew!

   

My beautiful Mother in law… holds us all together like glue!!

While Garrett’s school takes senior pictures, I wanted to get one that did not have him in a school uniform. It is wild to think that this young man is graduating this year and making decisions on next chapters.

 

YESSSS it gets cool enough to wear hats in Florida!!!! Jordan his home from her first year at The Citadel. I did not think a human could sleep as much as she has since being home. It’s nice to see her hair down and getting a break from the tight tight bun!!!

   

The big question… will these two both be attending The Citadel next year???

  

While Ayden is smiling… she is secretly adjusting from being an only child to having to share her everything with Jordan and Garrett. I think she is just a little happy to share mom and dads attention with her siblings.

 

Seriously… my happy place!

  

Got to celebrate Christmas with Ann and Mike… and Chris’s youngest brother Mitchell visiting from Medford MA.

  

We are wrapping up the 2022 year skiing in Colorado.

Truly a totally different climate. It was a wonderful break from the sunny skies of Florida. But have to admit, I do not miss all the gear! We had perfect weather and made a lot of great family memories.

   

Ayden… won best hat hair all week. She has been the influence behind most of our family vacations.

Jordan… won most likely to miss the trail we are on.

Garrett… won most likely to be found in the lodge... eating!

Happy 7th birthday to Bella Booze Bag!!!

 

Looking forward to seeing where the next year takes us…

Love my life!

September thru October 2022

Ayden’s homecoming for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Such a fun night out with her friends. Celebrating the kick off of her sophomore year.

   

Our evening out on the boat with our youngest gal.

 

Love my Bella…  My first dog and forever friend!

   

Hell week at The Citadel. I found this picture on Facebook and could IMMEDIATELY pick out our girl. I have never seen her this serious. On the learning curve in her knob year, but so proud of her walking the road less traveled.

   

Parents weekend with Jordan’s support team!

   

  

 

Finally getting some time with our knob and a much needed over night for a good meal and a lot of sleep.

  

  

Jen and Bill are Jordan’s number one support team. Taking her in on weekends for endless sleep and great food! So grateful for my family!

   

Downtown Girl fun!!!  Jordan has to be in uniform within 10 miles of the school.   

   

Fun afternoon watching rugby.

   

   

House would be empty if it weren’t for these two.

  

Weekend leave for Jordan at Aunt Jen’s and first Sergeant Scout!

Jordan has to be in uniform in a 10 mile radius from the school.  Thankfully, my sister is a mile outside the radius.  It is nice to be able to have a place to go to to decompress. 

Some rare footage of Garrett walking to class…

Camden Military Academy has been great for him. Figuring out next steps as he is a senior this year!

   

Homecoming weekend with my entire crew! So glad to have gotten everyone together in Charleston.

 

Think she is pretty happy with her school choice!!! Ya think!

June through August 2022

Family celebration for Jordan getting into The Citadel. After attending FAU for a year, Jordan decided to switch schools and head to Charleston, SC.

   

Can’t beat lazy days on the water with Garrett.

   

 

This is Sadie… Bella had a sleep over with one of her favorite friends.

   

Abbie is another fur friend that comes and spends some snuggle time with us.

Not spoiled at all!

   

Best part of owning a pool is having a water dog that enjoys it as much as you do.

Plus she is the only kid not out working and is always up for fun.

   

Playdates with one of her besties… Abby

   

   

My sweet Bella!

   

Some family time on boat @ Lake Boca!

   

Butterflies always remind me of my mom…

   

We got to spend some time at my sisters house… home away from home. Love Charleston, SC and what a bonus having Jordan going to school there!

   

Shem Creek, South Carolina

A great night out in Charleston

Chris and I were able to take an amazing trip to Alaska. We spent three days fly fishing… and as luck would have it, I dropped my phone in the river and the cruise was never recorded. LOVED Alaska. Peaceful nature and the disconnect was exactly what we needed. 

   

  

   

    

The joys of going to school in my sisters home town! 

Cousins rock!

Bella and her “sister” Scout