Thursday, June 3, 2021

Amelia Island Day 1-2

 When school got out we headed on a 3 night trip to Amelia Island, Florida. We stayed in a townhome just off the beach and enjoyed the peaceful area. On the way there we stopped by the Okefenokee Swamp in south Georgia. We took a scenic drive around and stopped for a couple quick hikes. Amelia and I ended up waiting in the car during one hike because even with bug spray Amelia was getting attacked. I was psyched that there is a Whataburger in Yulee, Florida on the way to Amelia Island. We hit that up on the way into town and the way out. I had forgotten how good diet coke is made with Florida tap water - so good! My favorite part of the trip was the scenic boat ride along Cumberland Island, GA. So cool to see all the trees/plants and wild horses. The beach there had tons of shells and the kids loved it. 










Amelia was pretty bored on the boat ride until she heard the captain say that the namesake of Amelia Island was Princess Amelia from Spain. That perked her up and she spent the next month telling everyone she was named after a princess. 


































Monday, May 31, 2021

May 2021

 




Neighborhood pot painting/flower planting activity:
While Amelia and I painted Gavin hung out with the mama duck:


First swim of the season:
Neighbors had their big trees cut down - we lost our shade but less chance of a tree falling on our house during a storm.
Love when all the art comes home from school:
We've attended a local Methodist church a few times now. The kids love the youth programs there. 













Friday, April 30, 2021

April 2021

Easter!






Jake got a new car - a 2020 Ford Escape. Its super fun to drive.

Selfies!