January

This is normal play, right??
(*I recently read them a sleeping beauty book)

Found this sweet note on the wall above my bed.  I'm so happy this thoughtful gesture is on a sticky note and not on the actual wall. 

This hilarious kid and that adorable belly

Woody helping Frances learn to pedal her bike

Hiking the beautiful Timucuan Preserve

And just a few days later, Frances feels the wind in her hair as she picks up speed! All she wants to do now is ride! 

Garden Harvest

two early morning gal pals

two hide-and-seek friends

Elwood participated in his first Jiujitsu tournament.  He did fabulous! It was intense and really fun to watch! We were so proud of him for even signing up! He was nervous but held his composure through out the tournament.  He had four fights total, 3 wins and 1 loss, giving him 3rd place.  I'm not sure I even took a breath while watching each of his fights. 

Elwood and his sensei, John. 

the morning after. haha!

Woody earned a stripe on his belt!

Tohi working hard practicing her cartwheels. 


The bars are Tohi's favorite exercise in gymnastics

Home School in Action

dissecting a flower for homeschool! 

Conor and some friends ran a 5K 

Go Dad! Go Jimmy!
The kids were so confused and a little disappointed when Dad wasn't in first place as the runners began to pass us. haha!

these beautiful sandhill cranes came to visit us at Oma's house for a few days.  They were so calm, they let the kids and I get pretty close before they got spooked.  Sandhill cranes mate for life and I just loved seeing these life long partners hunt for fish in Oma's ponds. 

She LOVES her new bike!

helping Dad with some farm chores

Woody enjoying his new Tashi series

staying warm, and adorable, after a bath