Naples, FL

We had multiple delays on our flight down. The kids actually fell asleep. Patrick is laying on my lap and Mary is laying on Patrick's lap-so sweet.

We went hunting for sea turtles one night. The turtles lay their eggs on Clam Beach which is where our hotel was located. We didn't find any:(

This nest is safe from beach combers. Did you know only 1 out of 1,000 baby turtles survive?

I'm in HEAVEN!! We woke Patrick up from his nap but he wasn't ready to be awake. I asked if he wanted some lovin' while he woke up. He ended up falling back to asleep for 20 minutes.

Giraffe neck.

We found a yummy cupcake shop.

The men.

The ladies.

We had a great time together.

Digging.

Searching for shells.

Our goof balls

We have a lot of fun together as you can see from the pictures. The kids have been getting along quite well for some time, it is fun to watch them. They are both protective of each other. Mary is very encouraging and supportive and Patrick is caring and a great at sharing.

Mary is helping Patrick wash his hands.

Now they are playing barber shop.

At St. Cecila Festival.

Mary used to get so upset if her clothes got wet, lately she doesn't mind at all. Mike is pouring water on her from our rain barrel.

Mary ate this entire strawberry shortcake at Nana's birthday dinner.

Patrick did NOT want us to cut the corn off the cob.

Ball Game

Patrick won one of the raffle prizes from the Cincinnati Library's Summer Reading Program. He won 4 tickets to the game and was asked to participate in an on-field parade. He loved waving to everyone. He keeps asking to go back to the ball game and "wave to body" (everybody).

 

We are right behind the library's banner.

Happy 4th (a little late)

We spent the 4th of July sweating with friends! We watched the Montgomery parade and had fun collecting candy and waving to parade participants. 

Great friends-Reilly and Tia.

Hakuna Matata Aunt Katie

                                                                                        

Lakeside

After the Wildlife Park we headed to meet our dear friends, Amy, Dan and Elise. We spent the weekend on the beach of Lake Erie, in the baby pool and at the park. We had an incredible time.

They are both saying cheese but they don't know where to look.

Lounging as they wait for their hot dogs.

Good friends:)