Here we all are!

It's always tricky to get everyone together and smiling, but now and then it happens. Even little Ryan is cooperating! Another one for the memory book.

Big blue eyes!

Ryan has this amazing ability to make you smile by simply looking your way and spouting out some baby jibberish. Cute!

Head's up for a great meal!

Ryan and Daddy at Pop's Sunset Grill on the water in Nokomis. This place has amazing food and a great view. The way they have the place set up with outdoor seating and courtyard tiki bar, it seems like it might have some kickin' night events too.

Birth of Ryan Andrew (53 photos), by Elizabeth Engelbrecht

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Salt Life...

Here are some examples of why we could hardly imagine a scenario that would involve moving away from Florida's Gulf Coast. We love the salty Southwest Florida Life!

More Daisy 'n' Duke!

Duke enjoying a hug from his mommy (Betsy)

Daisy enjoying the morning sun on our new vanity

"Dad's first day of school"

Well, today was the kids first day of school (with their Dad taking them there). With the kids swapping back and forth between our house and their mom's house, I only get to drive them to school every other Friday.

So, even though their first day was actually August 10th, a day where I enjoyed lunch with both of my girls, and Jake's first day at St. Francis was August 13th, this was the first day that I got to bring them all.

Anyhow, to remember the occasion, we went ahead and lined up for a photo in the front yard. Then, when we got to school, I walked Jake in and took a few shots of his new Pre-K room.

Jake's teacher, Mrs. Goldbach says he needs to learn to keep his hands at his side during nap and his legs crossed during story time. Uh-oh! Dad's gonna have to have a talk with him later.


But on a good note, his teacher also said he would win the class air-guitar award. I guess all our Guitar Hero is paying off. Too bad this skill has no redeemable value in a school environment.