Open House

School? Already? I'm not so sure about this.

Let's Go!

Daddy, grab our stuff!

Thanks Daddy!

Big 2nd Grader

My Boys

Trevor's New Playground

Cool Trev

Awesome!

Checkin' it all out

Trevor's new classroom. Only 16 kids!

Let's go to my school

Follow Me!

This way!

Trevor: I like your school too Darren!

Let the year  begin!

Here's What We Have Been Up To!

Lots of swimming!

Having the pool across the street is a big hit!

Our first game at Roger Dean Stadium to see the Jupiter Hammerheads!

Trevor's swing still looks good

Just another day at the ballpark

Wait...what's that?

SHARK!

 I am happy to say that we are loving Florida.  Believe it or not, the boys start school in 3 weeks! They will both be wearing uniforms this year, which I think will be very nice.  We have been to both schools and feel really good about where they will be. The times that we have visited Darren's school, the staff has been so nice and accommodating to our random visits. Darren was able to see his classroom and meet his new teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and the principal.  He will receive double the speech and language time that he formerly received. We are so hopeful that his language will continue to increase, we love hearing his voice:) It's hard to imagine not having our former team around us...we were so blessed at Willow Springs...but we really feel that he could reach new heights here.

Trevor is growing up fast. He is a mature little boy who is just full of personality.  He is meeting new friends at the pool, and of course, continues to be an amazing brother.  He's been playing some tennis with Daddy along with throwing and hitting the baseball around a bit.  I haven't looked into Sports Leagues yet, but I am sure that once schools starts he'll be playing...something.

It's almost like we have all forgotten that we lived the two state life for as long as we did.  I know that must sound strange, but its true. There is no price tag that you can put on being together.

I was lucky enough to land a job at Saks 5th Avenue! I started last week and I really enjoy it. We keep reminding ourselves that we have only been here a little over a month, but we truly feel that things are falling into place.

Much love to all!

Another Beautiful Day at the Beach

I'm Open!



Back, back, back, back...



Got it!

Jupiter

We Love FLorida!

Our pool! We are averaging 2X a day!

Hangin' out in FLA

Not happy that a storm is coming...pool is closed:(

Surf's Up

Cheese!

It has been an adventure, but we are here. We are getting settled and so happy to be in beautiful Florida.  The boys are loving life! Yesterday we drove to check out the boys' schools and then headed to the beach . It is gorgeous. Yes, it is hot, but we love it! More updates and pictures to come!

CHAMPS! Down by 2 in the 5th...Rattlers Rally and Win 6-5!

Unity



Friendship

Determination

Pride



CHAMPS!





Team



Junie Bream

How do describe a man that lived over 105 years? Remarkable seems to fit just fine. This picture represents him well. I remember many a Thanksgiving at the farm. Now, I had raked leaves before, but I had NEVER experience this kind of labor. I recall the first time I took part in this process. Junie would have his clip board ready with his list as he waited for the worker bees to gather. All knew their jobs and responsibilities. The tarps were pulled and spread out so that the leaves could be raked and then taken to the burn pit. There were so many leaves! All were delirious at days end but greeted with a wonderful meal of true Thanksgiving.

Some of my favorite memories:
At the age of 90 this remarkable man had brain surgery. We were all amazed when soon after surgery... he waved to us...giving us the A OK thumbs up. Astonishing.

Not being able to drive after the surgery was heart breaking for him. He struggle with it tremendously and hated the thought of relying on others to take him where he needed to go. He still had the T-Bird and one day family members were in the garage trying to start it up just to let it run a bit. No one could get it going. Junie came out, sat in that car, and started it on the first go round. His smile was priceless...he still had it.

At mass when Silent Night was sung, a deep cry emerged from his soul. It was so real and raw and something that I will never forget.

I had a dream when the boys were 4..before Darren could talk. A very vivid dream in which Darren was standing in front of the family and he was speaking clearly. I was on my knees sobbing and Darren was comforting me and telling me not to cry. Junie looked at me and said "See, I told you he would talk...it's going to be ok". I believed him...and so it is.

Lastly, at times watching Trevor play sports...I wonder "where did he learn that?" I will forever remind myself, and him, that he's got a lot of Junie in him.

Mark has many other wonderful memories of his grandfather...and at the service many shared touching stories...they all share one common thread: He was truly a remarkable man. God bless Junie.

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Memorial Day Weekend

These boys LOVE the ocean. Even though the water was still quite cold in Bethany, it didn't stop them from getting in and catchin' some waves.

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