Saturday, October 22, 2011

FELIX the cat

Daddy brought home a surprise in September...a kitty! We adopted him from some friends who were trying to get rid of him. Poor cat had never been taken to the vet, so I immediately made an appointment for him. The doctor said he was about 8 months old. His stool sample and all of his blood work came back clean. However, his ears were horribly infected and needed serious treatment. He is a sweet soul...he loves to cuddle and be cuddled. He is also very playful and enjoys watching the gerbils roll around in their balls. Ryan, though, has learned the hard way what happens when you tease a cat...ouch! We named him Felix and he is a wonderful addition to our family. The kids want to give him his own stocking at Christmas full of cat toys and treats. =)





September 2011

Playing in the rain


fun cousin time


Saints Day at school



he's special =)



MES (Madisonville Elementary School) hosts a Grandparent Bingo every year to honor Grandparents Day. This picture was sent home to us...what a special time! Natalie even won a round of Bingo and received a Homework Pass that allows her to skip a night of homework.


Sunday, October 2, 2011

Family Vacation 2011

This year we as a whole family ventured to Navarre Beach, FL, for our first real family vacation. Daniel isn't one to take off of work so this was a magical time for us. He loved it and plans on taking a vacation every year from now on. =) There was so much to do and the kids had the time of our lives. Such a blessing to be able to spend this time together. I took a ton of photos, but here are some highlights.


the Fishing Pier at Navarre Village




playing in the waves

early morning swim

Natalie and Sophia loved playing in the crashing waves

buddies!

Ryan learned to swim on his own in these waters

drawing maps in the sand

Naval Air and Space Museum ~ Pensacola, FL

On our next visit, we plan on seeing an air show

future pilot

pilot pose

swimming with daddy

the kids could not get enough of the beach

I joined Luke for some shell searching. The best shells are farther out where people haven't stepped on them and left them broken. The floor of the ocean is a blanket of shells!

Gulfarium

Sharks, daddy!

beautiful marine life

petting the rays in the touch pool