Our 9 month vacation has come to an end ...

Before we left Florida, we went to Dania Beach one last time. We really wanted to get professional pictures taken on the beach, but didn't want to spend the $! So, we just took our own. It was fun, and didn't have the silly santa hats this time. It was very bright and windy, but were able to get a few good shots. We will miss the beach SO much. I guess we'll just have to take a beach vacation every year! :o)

Tree Hugger

This was one of the parks that we frequently rode our bikes to. Look how green and beautiful it is! We sure do miss the palm trees! The kids loved to climb this tree. Weston sure was a beautiful town, but we are happy to be back in good ol' Texas!

Sawgrass Recreational Park

We were busy this weekend trying to get all the things in we wanted to do before leaving. We've been talking about going on an airboat ride, so we did! It was pretty cool. Kind of loud, but we did get to see an alligator! You really can't see it very well, but he's in there hiding in the grass. The guide said there was approx 11 inches between the eyes, so he was approx 11 feet! That was the first alligator that we have seen down here!!

After the boat ride, there were some animals, like a zoo. Calvin got to hold a baby alligator.

Last Day of School...

I can't believe it! Today is the kids' last day of school. Tomorrow is a teacher's inservice day and next week is Spring Break! (well, it's the last day of school in Florida!) April 7th they will be starting over in a new school and new teachers and new friends! Rylee is excited, but not sure about Colby. Today was 'crazy hat' day. We didn't have any 'crazy' hats, so they just wore our hats. Rylee's classmates made cards for her and had their pictures on them so she will remember them. It was so sweet, they had me in tears! Her friend Fallon, said PS I miss you alretty. (already) :o(

The LONESTAR state ...

As most of you know, we are moving back to TEXAS! We are very excited, but I will really miss Florida! I love the weather and being so close to the beach! I will also miss how green it is!! THe palm trees and foilage are just beautiful! Weston is just a gorgeous town! We are moving into an apartment on a short term lease, and we'll figure everything else out as time goes on!

We'll be there in less than 2 weeks... can't wait to see everyone!

Clearwater...

Last weekend we had friends in town for Spring Break. They were visiting family near Clearwater, so we took a roadtrip to go see them. It was the Hornbergers ,originally from the Chicago area, now living in Dyersburg, TN. We have not seen them in over a year so it was very cool to meet up w/ them. Marc had to stay home and work, but we caught up w/ Kelly and the 4 kids and her mom and dad. We just hung out on the beach most of the day. It was very windy and cloudy, so we didn't really have sunscreen on our minds... mistake!! Everyone got fried!! except me, as I was covered up in a sweatshirt and towels because I was freezing ( with a fever).. nice!!

Easter tradition ...

decorating eggs!