Octopus Encounter

Porch Soccer with Friends

Salty, Sweaty, Dirty, Happy Kids

Conor spotted this awesome guy on the rocks in front of the house

Tohi was so excited! She immediately wanted to hold it

He wanted to stay with Tohi haha

Octopus Holding is Very Serious Business

Friday Afternoon Chocolate Ice Cream Face

Rainy Morning Sloth Spotting

My new diaper changers. It's about time. 

We are getting ready for our trip back to the USA.  We essentially "move out" every 6 months in order for our house/pet sitters to stay in our home comfortably.  Frances is helping me sort and put some toys away.  I am sooo fortunate to have so many helpers assist me with my to-do list. 

Tohi's last swim lesson with Elena until we get back.  She is "snorkeling"
 on Elena's back to practice putting her face under when Elena tells her there is something cool to look at.  There is no better motivation to hold your breath and put your face under than to see some fish or coral.   

Chalk Art by Woody

new organic microgreens! 

Our First Tomato Harvest.  We were so excited to see some little red tomatoes! Checking for tomatoes is a several times a day, self assigned task Woody has given to himself.  It's adorable, and helpful. 

Home School

A Water Tank Incident and More Beach Days

We've had a few windy and rainy mornings lately.  These two cuties are so cold, they need blankets during breakfast. 

That belly looks a little tight, Frank.  Have you been drinking the bath water?

"That cute belly? No, no that's regular size."

Sometimes it's a little sunny at dinner

Hello there, Boa in the Tree

Our big kids walking to Wizards.  Tohi walks by herself and Woody carries his own water and towel.  Big Kids! 

Confidently Arriving at Wizards.
Big Girl!

Happy Mother's Day
I am the happiest Mom with these 3

Tohi in Action

Frankie's little face is the best.
"I'm having SO.MUCH.FUN!"

Exit Pictures Are Always Hilarious

She can walk there but can't quite make it back home yet. 

Woody stops and says, "Mom, you might want to get your phone.  This would be a good picture." Sure buddy! 

Mother's Day Snuggles

Woody made this awesome candlestick holder in art class.  We have been having some lovely candle lit meals lately.  

For undisclosed jungle reasons, we needed to drain our water tank and clean it.  Our tank is our only source of water.  It, unfortunately, did not rain for almost a week after we had to drain it.  We went back to old school style of when we first moved into the house and all the washing was done in buckets on the porch.  The kids loved it.  On a related note, our water tank is so clean, you could serve a meal in it.  

To end on the happiest note EVER.  Two of my favorite people in the Universe just had two beautiful, healthy, amazing little girls.  My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude.  

The hand holding!