First Boat Ride

Jacob got to go on his first boat ride this weekend. He thought it was great. Of course he wanted to be "driving" the boat most of the time. Papa was happy to oblige him.

Trip to Florida

Jacob and I made a flying surprise trip to Florida this past weekend...Happy Birthday Mimi! It was a very fast and furious weekend but we had a great time. Daniel, Cindy, and the kids came down to meet us there too. Jacob and Noah had a wonderful time together. Jacob was Noah's little shadow...everywhere Noah went Jacob was right behind him. We all got to the house abut 2:00 AM...the adults were tried and ready to go to bed but Jacob and Noah had other plans. They played and ate blueberries (Jacob's favorite food) until 3:30. Great Grandpa and Grandma came over Saturday morning for breakfast and were very surprised to see all of us. Saturday was full of mostly just playing at the house then on to G'pa and G'ma's for some GREAT Cuban food. You always leave their house about 10 pounds heaver than when you went. Sunday was meeting in the morning, a trip to an Urgent Care facility - Jacob is allergic to Penicillin we found out - then a trip down to our house in St. Augustine. It kind of made me want to move back...just wish we could pick up the house and move it here to Texas...sounds good to me! (For any of you in FL, NO we don't have plans to come back!) But we really need to sell that house...anyone have friends that want to move to Saint Augustine?? It's beautiful there! Monday Jacob got his first haircut. It was a little traumatic at first then it wasn't so bad. Grandpa did a good job. Where did my baby go?? He left and a cute little boy took his place. Off to Great G'pa and G'ma's to say "see ya later" then back to the airport. Our trip went by way to fast...but they say time flies when you're having fun so we must have had a ball.

The Weekend

We spent this past weekend at my parent's house. Jacob got a new wagon, which he loved, and the rest of us enjoyed our time in the pool. It was scorching hot outside so the water felt great.

Wild Hog sitting

Brad is "wild hog sitting" for some of our friends here. We joined him at feeding time yesterday and Jacob thought it was pretty cool getting to play in their food.

(Note to Mimi & Abuela Torres: the hogs stayed far, far away and the food was just dry corn.)

Bergfield Park

Jacob loves to swing so I take him to the park to play on pretty days. Lately, however, that’s been a rarity here in Texas…seems like it rains every day. He has FINALLY started walking now. He was pretty upset though at the park when I put him down for him to walk without holding on to one of my fingers. Hence the crying in a couple of the pictures. Once he got over the initial frustration he had a great time. He wants to walk everywhere now, including doing laps in our house! He also loves keys and wants them in his hands at all times. And he wants the car keys thank you very much, the house keys just will not do. (the car noises are super cool to make too)

Random July Pictures

Tool Time

We thought this set of sockets, wrenches, and “stuff” was securely shut…but no. Jacob found a way to get it open and had a grand time taking everything out. Of course then I got to have a grand time putting everything back in.

The Children's Park

Jacob and I enjoyed a beautiful day at The Children's Park.

Texas Bound: June 30 - July 1

These are a few pictures taken on our move from Florida to Texas. David had already moved, therefore, my parents flew to Florida to help drive Jacob and I to Texas. During our trip we went through some horrible rainstorms that forced us to pull off the road a few times. During those times Jacob LOVED to pretend like he was driving!

It was harder to leave FL than I thought it would be. During my 5 years there I made some great friends that will forever have a special place in my heart. Thanks for the great friendships and memories!

As they say in Florida..."be careful, you'll get some sand in your shoes" - I will forever have a little sand in my shoes.