November 2011

This month was a little more laid back.  Mimi came to visit again which as always was a good time.  We took her to the Botanical Gardens which turned out to be a beautiful day.  Alex had a Thanksgiving show at school.  In true Alex fashion he walked straight across the stage without even a whisper.  But he did sing in the group number!  We found out that baby #3 is a girl and we are just thrilled.  No progress on a name yet.  And Finally I hit the big 3-0!

Entering the “jungle”

labyrinth

All dressed up – so adorable!

Mr. Turkey

October 2011

We are finding lots of things to do here in Gainesville to keep busy.  Especially in the fall, there are a lot festivals and fairs that are great for families.  We have discovered some are better than others.  We also visited the Botanical Gardens here in town which was a big hit.  There is tons to explore and over a mile of trails through the different gardens.  Alex also tested and passed for his first junior karate belt, we couldn’t be more proud.  For Columbus Weekend we decided to check out Sea World.  The kids had a fabulous time and were super excited to try out their first ‘rollercoaster.’  Then at the end of the month we were lucky enough to get a visit from Pop.  We took him to the bat festival (which was so/so) but then he took the kids bowling for the first time.  Its an entire month later and the kids are still talking about how great bowling is!

#3

 

Botanical Gardens – Giant Lily Pads

 

 

 

Belt #1 Award

Sea World

Alex loved to hold the map and tell us ‘where to go’

all tuckered out

Butterfly Festival #2 at the UF History Museum – this was a big hit, we will definitely go again next year

Pop got to see ballet

…then the Bat Festival

One more time mommy!

BOWLING!

someone was in the mood for pictures…

…and someone was not

Halloween – Our fairy princess and pterodactyl